{"product_id":"ginkgo-biloba-top","title":"Ginkgo Biloba Top – Knitting pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is hardly any plant that has been flourishing on this planet for as long as the ginkgo. The fascinating tree species (Lat.: \u003cem\u003eGinkgo biloba\u003c\/em\u003e) with its unique bifurcated leaf shape has inspired this design. A delicate panel in “ginkgo leaf rib” runs along the centre front and the straps of this summery garment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with a provisional cast-on, a folded hem is worked first. The \u003cstrong\u003eGinkgo Biloba Top\u003c\/strong\u003e is knitted bottom-up, for the most part in the round, while the pattern panel and a faux seam on both sides make for an interesting and varied knit. Once you reach the underarm, you continue to work the front and back flat and create a neat I-cord edge. The two halves of each strap are joined almost invisibly with three-needle bind-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern invites you to adapt it to your style: choose between a hip-length and a waist-length version and decide if you would like to incorporate waist shaping. (The two samples in the photos both have waist shaping.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 sizes, finished bust circumference:\u003cbr\u003e73 (80; 87; 93; 100) (107; 113; 120; 127) (133; 140; 147; 153) 160 cm\u003cbr\u003e28.75 (31.5; 34.25; 36.5; 39.5) (42; 44.5; 47.25; 50) (52.25; 55; 57.75; 60.25) 63”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEase: 2 cm (0.75”) of negative to 5 cm (2”) of positive ease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended yarn:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingering-weight yarn, e.g. BC Garn Bio Balance GOTS or Knitting for Olive Pure Silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn estimates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLong version:\u003c\/span\u003e approx. \u003cbr\u003e530 (600; 660; 720; 780) (830; 950; 1,100; 1,170) (1,230; 1,290; 1,420; 1,480) 1,530 m\u003cbr\u003e580 (660; 720; 790; 850) (910; 1,040; 1,200; 1,280) (1,350; 1,410; 1,550; 1,620) 1,680 yds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCropped version:\u003c\/span\u003e approx. \u003cbr\u003e400 (430; 460; 490; 550) (600; 640; 670; 700) (730; 760; 860; 890) 930 m\u003cbr\u003e440 (470; 500; 540; 600) (660; 700; 730; 770) (800; 830; 940; 970) 1,020 yds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeedles and notions needed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eneedle A: circular needles to meet gauge (suggestion for Bio Balance: 3.25 mm (US 3); for Pure Silk: 3 mm (US 2.5)), length: 60–100 cm (24–40”), depending on garment size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eneedle B: circular needles to knit the hem, 0.25 mm smaller than the needle size you get gauge with, length: 60–100 cm (24–40”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eneedle C: circular needles or DPNs to knit straps and for three-needle bind-off, 0.5 mm smaller than the needle size you get gauge with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estitch markers, leftover yarn, tapestry needle, crochet hook (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGauge:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStockinette: 24 stitches x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm \/ 4 x 4” on needle A in the round, blocked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLevel of difficulty:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eintermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechniques (explanation\/tutorial included):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovisional cast-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eknitting below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edecreases\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethree-needle bind-off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"greenermakes","offers":[{"title":"German","offer_id":56425859907915,"sku":"g-7343195","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"English","offer_id":56425859940683,"sku":"g-7343195","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7994\/3499\/files\/IMG_6797.heic?v=1770321663","url":"https:\/\/greenermakes.com\/en\/products\/ginkgo-biloba-top","provider":"greenermakes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}