Selma Top (EN)

Selma Top is a modern and feminine summer top with fine stripes and elegant details, worked top-down in stockinette stitch. It has a flattering, close fit with 0–5 cm of positive ease, making it suitable to wear on its own or layered under a cardigan. The top begins with four triangular sections that are joined together on a circular needle. The body is knitted straight down and finished with a rib hem. Finally, i-cord edges and straps are added for a neat and refined finish.

The top is worked in Blackhill Soft Melange Ecologic Wool, a 100% organic wool yarn with a yardage of 175 m per 50 g. Two colours are used — a light and a dark — creating the characteristic striped look. Depending on size, the dark colour uses 60–122 g and the light colour 51–105 g, with a total yarn requirement ranging from approx. 111 g in XS to 227 g in 3XL.

Gauge is 21 sts × 31 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette on 4 mm needles, which are used for the entire project, including rib and i-cord. Both circular needles (40–100 cm) and DPNs may be used depending on preference for different sections.

Selma Top is available in sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL, with a bust circumference from 84 to 144 cm and a length from 52 to 70 cm. The length can be adjusted before working the rib hem, allowing a customized fit for your body and style. The design makes it both comfortable and stylish — perfect for warm days or as a layering piece in your wardrobe. The organic wool ensures excellent comfort and breathability.

With its sustainable yarn, adjustable length, and beautiful i-cord details, Selma Top is an ideal project for knitters who want to combine style, comfort, and craftsmanship in one garment.