Selma Top is an elegant and lightweight summer top, worked top-down in stockinette stitch with fine stripes and beautiful i-cord edges and straps. The design begins with four triangular sections that are joined to form the body. The top is knitted in two colours of Blackhill Soft Melange Ecologic Wool, which has a yardage of 175 m per 50 g.
Choose from sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL with a bust circumference from 84 to 144 cm. The entire project is worked on 4 mm needles. Gauge: 21 sts × 31 rows = 10 × 10 cm. Yarn consumption varies from approx. 111 to 227 g, depending on size and colour distribution.
The top has a close fit, and the length can easily be adjusted. The perfect combination of sustainability and modern design.
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.
My name is Anna, and I began my yarn journey with Axelknit as a way to find calm and create something tangible. I draw inspiration from Nordic nature and simplicity, and my focus is always on functional, timeless designs that feel personal and easy to love.
