{"id":104281,"date":"2026-07-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhgshop.it\/?p=104281"},"modified":"2026-07-08T09:15:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T07:15:19","slug":"how-to-knit-a-cross-back-top-with-shaded-tape-yarn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/en\/how-to-knit-a-cross-back-top-with-shaded-tape-yarn\/","title":{"rendered":"How to knit a cross\u2011back top with shaded tape yarn"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is a sunny day, you feel like showing some skin and letting the warm breeze touch you. You look in your wardrobe for something fresh, colourful and a little daring, because your heart is full of joy and you want the world to see it. This is where this pattern comes in: a cross\u2011back top with straps that cross over the shoulders and a generous neckline. It is worked with Estate, a wide, stretchy tape yarn with a shaded, delicately iridescent effect that glides beautifully on the needles and adds a wow factor to any garment or accessory.<\/span><\/p>\n

You will find all the gorgeous Estate colourways on our shop; choose your favourite and cast on.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tutorial: how to knit a cross\u2011back top<\/h2>\n

MATERIALS
\n<\/b><\/span>Estate yarn<\/span><\/a><\/b> col. Capri 200 g \/ 7 oz (for size M)<\/span>
\nKnitting needles n\u00b0 5 EU \/ 8 US<\/span>
\nStitch holders<\/span>
\nTapestry needle<\/span><\/p>\n

GAUGE – WIDE RIB STITCH
\n<\/span><\/b>10 cm x 10 cm \/ 4″ x 4″<\/span>
\n10 stitches and 24 rows<\/span><\/p>\n

KNITTING STITCHES USED
\n<\/b><\/span>Knit<\/span>
\nPurl<\/span>
\nKnit one below<\/span><\/u>:<\/span>
\ninsert the right needle into the stitch in the row below, directly under the next stitch on the left needle, and knit 1 stitch.<\/span>
\nTubular cast\u2011on<\/span><\/u>:<\/span>
\nwith a contrasting provisional yarn, cast on half the required number of stitches + 1, then with the working yarn knit 1 stitch into each cast\u2011on stitch, making 1 yarn over between each stitch.<\/span>
\nTubular stitch<\/span><\/u>:<\/span>
\nrow 1: repeat (1 knit stitch, bring the yarn to the front and slip the next stitch purlwise) to the last stitch, knit the last stitch<\/span>
\nrow 2: knit the slipped (i.e. unworked) stitches from the previous row and slip purlwise the stitches that were knit in the previous row.<\/span>
\nRepeat rows 1 and 2.\u200b<\/span>
\nTubular selvedge<\/span><\/u>:<\/span>
\nat the beginning of every row, slip the first stitch purlwise with yarn in front and knit the second stitch; at the end of every row, slip the second\u2011to\u2011last stitch purlwise with yarn in front and knit the last stitch.<\/span>
\nWide rib stitch<\/span><\/u>:<\/span>
\n(worked over a multiple of 4 + 3 stitches)<\/span>
\nrow 1: knit the first 3 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) to the end of the row<\/span>
\nrow 2: knit the first 3 stitches, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) to the end of the row.<\/span>
\nRepeat rows 1 and 2.<\/span>
\nSingle decrease<\/span><\/u>:<\/span>
\nslip 1 stitch knitwise onto the right needle, knit the next stitch on the left needle and with the tip of the left needle pass the slipped stitch over the knit stitch, i.e. the unworked stitch.\u200b<\/span>
\nDouble decrease<\/span><\/u>:<\/span>
\nslip 1 stitch knitwise onto the right needle, knit the next 2 stitches together, then with the tip of the left needle pass the slipped stitch over the stitch just worked, i.e. the unworked stitch.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200bSIZES<\/span><\/b>
\nInstructions are given for size S (M, L)<\/span><\/p>\n

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS SIZE S (M, L)<\/span><\/b>
\nBust circumference 80 (88, 96) cm \/ 31.5″ (34.6″, 37.8″)<\/span>
\nTotal length 34 (36, 38) cm \/ 13.4″ (14.2″, 15″)<\/span>
\nLength from underarm 13 (14, 15) cm \/ 5.1″ (5.5″, 6″)<\/span>
\nNeck opening 25 (27, 29) cm \/ 9.8″ (10.6″, 11.4″)<\/span><\/p>\n

DIFFICULTY<\/span><\/b>
\nIntermediate<\/span><\/p>\n

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INSTRUCTIONS<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The top is worked flat in a single piece forming the front; once the straps are complete, you continue knitting to create the back-crossing straps.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to work the front and straps<\/h3>\n

With needles size 5 EU \/ 8 US cast on 41 (45, 49) stitches using the tubular cast\u2011on and work 2 rows in tubular stitch. Begin working in wide rib stitch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Row 3<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 2 (4, 2) knit stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) to the last 5 (7, 5) stitches, knit one below, 2 (4, 2) knit stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 4<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 2 (4, 2) knit stitches, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) to the last 5 (7, 5) stitches, 1 purl stitch, 2 (4, 2) knit stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrows 5 to 28 (5 to 22, 5 to 20)<\/span><\/b>: repeat rows 3 and 4 another 12 (9, 8) times<\/span>
\nrow 29 (23, 21)<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, 0 (2, 0) knit stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) to the last 5 (7, 5) stitches, knit one below, 0 (2, 0) knit stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 30 (24, 22)<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 (3, 1) knit stitch(es), repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) to the last 4 (6, 4) stitches, knit one below, 1 (3, 1) knit stitch(es), 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 31 (25, 23)<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 (3, 1) knit stitch(es), repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) to the last 4 (6, 4) stitches, knit one below, 1 (3, 1) knit stitch(es), 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 32 (26, 24)<\/span><\/b>: work as row 30 (24, 22)<\/span>
\nrows 33 and 34 (27 to 36, 25 to 38)<\/span><\/b>: repeat rows 31 and 32 (25 and 26, 23 and 24) 1 (5, 7) more time(s).<\/span><\/p>\n

Now divide the work in half for the neckline and continue each side separately; instructions follow for each size.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SIZE S<\/span><\/b>
\nRow 35<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 4 times, bind off the next stitch for the neckline, knit 3 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 3 times, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 36<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) 3 times, 1 purl stitch, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches. From now on continue only on this second side, leaving the stitches of the first side on a stitch holder<\/span>
\nrow 37<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 3 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 38<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, 1 purl stitch, knit 4 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 39<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 4 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 40<\/span><\/b>: work as row 38<\/span>
\nrows 41 and 42<\/span><\/b>: repeat rows 39 and 40<\/span>
\nrow 43<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 44<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) 3 times, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 45<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 3 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 46<\/span><\/b>: work as row 44<\/span>
\nrows 47 and 48<\/span><\/b>: repeat rows 45 and 46<\/span>
\nrow 49<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 1 stitch, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 50<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, 1 purl stitch, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 51<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 52<\/span><\/b>: work as row 50<\/span>
\nrow 53<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 54<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, 1 purl stitch, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 55<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 56<\/span><\/b>: work as row 54<\/span>
\nrow 57<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 3 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 58<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch, knit 2 stitches, 1 purl stitch, knit 4 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 59<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 4 stitches, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 60<\/span><\/b>: work as row 58<\/span>
\nrow 61<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 62<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch, knit 2 stitches, 1 purl stitch, knit 3 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 63<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 3 stitches, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 64<\/span><\/b>: work as row 62<\/span>
\nrow 65<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, 1 knit stitch, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 66<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch, knit 2 stitches, 1 purl stitch, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 67<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 68<\/span><\/b>: work as row 66<\/span>
\nrow 69<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 70<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch, knit 2 stitches, 1 purl stitch, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 71<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 72<\/span><\/b>: work as row 70<\/span>
\nrow 73<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 74<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch, knit 3 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 75<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 3 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 76<\/span><\/b>: work as row 74<\/span>
\nrow 77<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, 1 knit stitch, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 78<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 79<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 80<\/span><\/b>: work as row 78<\/span>
\nrow 81<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 82<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 83<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 84<\/span><\/b>: work as row 82<\/span>
\nrow 85<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 2 stitches (including 1 for the neckline) by working 1 double decrease over the next 3 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 86<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 purl stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Place these 5 stitches on a stitch holder.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SIZE M<\/span><\/b>
\nRow 37<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 3 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 4 times, bind off the next stitch for the neckline, knit 3 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 4 times, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 38<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 3 stitches, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) 3 times, 1 purl stitch, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches. From now on continue only on this second side, leaving the stitches of the first side on a stitch holder<\/span>
\nrow 39<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 3 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 3 times, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 40<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 3 stitches, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, 1 purl stitch, knit 4 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 41<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 4 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 3 times, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 42<\/span><\/b>: work as row 40<\/span>
\nrows 43 and 44<\/span><\/b>: repeat rows 41 and 42<\/span>
\nrow 45<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 46<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) 3 times, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 47<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 3 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 48<\/span><\/b>: work as row 46<\/span>
\nrow 49<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 1 stitch, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 50<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, 1 purl stitch, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 51<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 52<\/span><\/b>: work as row 50<\/span>
\nrow 53<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 54<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, 1 purl stitch, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 55<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 1 stitch, repeat (knit one below, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 56<\/span><\/b>: work as row 54<\/span>
\nrow 57<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 3 stitches, knit one below, knit 3 stitches, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 58<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, 1 purl stitch, knit 3 stitches, 1 purl stitch, knit 4 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 59<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 4 stitches, knit one below, knit 3 stitches, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 60<\/span><\/b>: work as row 58<\/span>
\nrow 61<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches, knit one below, knit 3 stitches, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 62<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 63<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 3 stitches, knit one below, knit 3 stitches, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 64<\/span><\/b>: work as row 62<\/span>
\nrow 65<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 1 stitch, knit one below, knit 3 stitches, knit one below, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 66<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, 1 purl stitch, knit 3 stitches, 1 purl stitch, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 67<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, knit one below, knit 3 stitches, knit one below, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 68<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch, knit 3 stitches, 1 purl stitch, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 69<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit one below, knit 3 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 70<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch, knit 3 stitches, 1 purl stitch, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 71<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, knit one below, knit 3 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 72<\/span><\/b>: work as row 70<\/span>
\nrow 73<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 3 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 74<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch, knit 4 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 75<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 4 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 76<\/span><\/b>: work as row 74<\/span>
\nrow 77<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 78<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch, knit 3 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 79<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 3 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 80<\/span><\/b>: work as row 78<\/span>
\nrow 81<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 1 stitch, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 82<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 83<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 84<\/span><\/b>: work as row 82<\/span>
\nrow 85<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 86<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 87<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 knit stitch, knit one below, 1 knit stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 88<\/span><\/b>: work as row 86<\/span>
\nrow 89<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 2 stitches (including 1 for the neckline) by working 1 double decrease over the next 3 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 90<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, 1 purl stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Place these 5 stitches on a stitch holder.<\/span><\/p>\n

SIZE L<\/span><\/b>
\nRow 39<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 1 stitch, knit into front and back, decrease 1 stitch by working 1 slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over on the next 2 stitches, knit 1 stitch, repeat (knit into front and back, knit 3 stitches) 4 times, bind off the next stitch for the neckline, knit 3 stitches, repeat (knit into front and back, knit 3 stitches) 3 times, knit into front and back, knit 1 stitch, decrease 1 stitch by knitting together the next 2 stitches, knit into front and back, knit 1 stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 40<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 1 stitch, purl 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) 3 times, purl 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches. Now continue only on this second side, leaving the stitches of the first side on a stitch holder<\/span>
\nrow 41<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over on the next 2 stitches, knit 3 stitches, repeat (knit into front and back, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit into front and back, knit 2 stitches, knit into front and back, knit 1 stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 42<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 1 stitch, purl 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, purl 1 stitch, knit 4 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 43<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 4 stitches, repeat (knit into front and back, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit into front and back, knit 2 stitches, knit into front and back, knit 1 stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 44<\/span><\/b>: work as row 42<\/span>
\nrow 45<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over on the next 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches, repeat (knit into front and back, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit into front and back, knit 2 stitches, knit into front and back, knit 1 stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 46<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 1 stitch, purl 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) 3 times, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 47<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 3 stitches, repeat (knit into front and back, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit into front and back, knit 2 stitches, knit into front and back, knit 1 stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 48<\/span><\/b>: work as row 46<\/span>
\nrow 49<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over on the next 2 stitches, knit 1 stitch, repeat (knit into front and back, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit into front and back, knit 2 stitches, knit into front and back, knit 1 stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 50<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 1 stitch, purl 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches, repeat (purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, purl 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 51<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, repeat (knit into front and back, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, knit into front and back, knit 2 stitches, knit into front and back, knit 1 stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 52<\/span><\/b>: work as row 50<\/span>
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\nrow 63<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 3 stitches, repeat (knit into front and back, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 64<\/span><\/b>: work as row 62<\/span>
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\nrow 66<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 3 stitches, purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches, purl 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 67<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, repeat (knit into front and back, knit 3 stitches) 2 times, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 68<\/span><\/b>: work as row 66<\/span>
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\nrow 70<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 3 stitches, purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches, purl 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 71<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 1 stitch, knit into front and back, knit 3 stitches, knit into front and back, knit 3 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 72<\/span><\/b>: work as row 70<\/span>
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\nrow 74<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 3 stitches, purl 1 stitch, knit 4 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 75<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 4 stitches, knit into front and back, knit 1 stitch, decrease 1 stitch by knitting together the next 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 76<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, purl 1 stitch, knit 4 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 77<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over on the next 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches, knit into front and back, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 78<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, purl 1 stitch, knit 3 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 79<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 3 stitches, knit into front and back, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 80<\/span><\/b>: work as row 78<\/span>
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\nrow 83<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, knit into front and back, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 84<\/span><\/b>: work as row 82<\/span>
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\nrow 86<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 2 stitches, purl 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 87<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 1 stitch, knit into front and back, knit 2 stitches, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 88<\/span><\/b>: work as row 86<\/span>
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\nrow 91<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, knit 1 stitch, knit into front and back, knit 1 stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches<\/span>
\nrow 92<\/span><\/b>: work as row 90<\/span>
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\nRow 94<\/span><\/b>: 2 tubular selvedge stitches, purl 1 stitch, 2 tubular selvedge stitches. Leave the 5 stitches on a stitch holder.<\/span><\/p>\n

Resume working on the stitches of the first side and work as the second side but reversed. At the end, do not leave the 5 stitches on the stitch holder, but continue for the first strap to cross at the back, working in tubular stitch for about 50 (54, 58) cm \/ 19.7″ (21.2″, 22.8″), then leave the stitches on a stitch holder. Take up the 5 stitches of the second side and work the second strap to cross at the back in the same way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Finishing<\/h4>\n

Cross the straps at the back so that the right strap is on top of the left strap, then join them to the front along the sides, starting the seam 5 cm \/ 2″ from the bottom. Before sewing, make sure the length of the straps is sufficient, then pin them in place, try on the garment and check the fit; if the length does not match, work a few additional rows or unravel a few rows as needed; once the lengths are confirmed, close the stitches with grafting stitch using a tapestry needle and sew the seam.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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