The Vilde Top / Rowdyknit

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The Vilde Top is a versatile, top-down design that’s both fun and easy to knit. Starting with two simple straps, the top is worked seamlessly with minimal finishing and a neat folded hem. The pattern is beginner-friendly yet satisfying, and the adjustable fit and straps makes it easy to customize for the perfect fit for any child. Create a unique, comfortable top they’ll love to wear – and you’ll love to knit!

Yarn

1 strand of Norma from Lang Yarns (135m /50g)
(Amount: 50g (50g) 100g (150g) 150g (150g) 150g (200g))

or

1 strand of Pima Cotton, Laines du nord (125m/50g)
(Amount: 50g (50g) 100g (150g) 150g (150g) 150g (200g))

Gauge on needle size 3.5mm
The Vilde Top is knitted in stockinette stitch using 3.5 mm needles.
The gauge is 24 sts x 37 rows = 10 x 10 cm

Sizes and yarn quantities

The top can be knitted to fit the child’s own measurements, so it can be made as loose or as long as you or the child prefer. However, when sizes are mentioned in the pattern, they follow this order:
0–6 months (6–12 months) 1–2 years (2–4 years) 4–6 years (6–8 years) 8–10 years (12–14 years)

Needles and Accessories

• 1 circular needle size 3.5 mm, 40 cm

• 1 circular needle size 3 mm, 40 cm

• Double-pointed needles size 3.5 mm

• 1 stitch marker (or an extra safety pin)

• 1 long stitch holder cord / extra wire from your circular needle

• 1 blunt needle for weaving in ends

Construction of The Vilde Top 

The Vilde Top is knitted from the top down - starting with two straps, from which stitches for the neckline are cast on. From there, the front piece is worked back and forth, with increases at the sides. Once the front reaches around the child’s stomach – i.e., when it reaches from armpit to armpit - stitches are cast on for the back, and the body is then knitted in the round from this point down. Finally, the body is finished with a folded hem, and the back straps are knitted and attached to the back piece so they can be tied together with the front straps.