Lima Top
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Detail
Lima Top is a light summer top featuring a simple graphic two-colored pattern. The top is worked from the bottom up, both in the round and back and forth, using 1 strand of either Cotton Merino, Merino or Pure Silk in two different colorways.
You start working the body in the round up to the underarms. Here, work is divided into front and back, and each piece is then shaped and finished separately while working back and forth. Stitches are picked up around the neckline and both armholes before the edges are finished with an i-cord bind-off. The colorwork pattern is charted only.
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: approx. 74 (80, 86, 94, 102, 112, 122, 136, 150) cm [29¼ (31½, 33¾, 37, 40¼, 44, 48, 53½, 59)]” to fit chest circumference: approx. 76-83 (84-91, 92-99, 100-107, 108-117, 118-127, 128-138, 139-149, 150-160) cm [30-32¾ (33-35¾, 36¼-39, 39¼-42¼, 42½-46, 46½-50, 50½-54¼, 54¾-58¾, 59-63)]”; Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 46 (49, 51, 54, 56, 59, 61, 63, 64) cm
[18 (19¼, 20, 21¼, 22, 23¼, 24, 24¾, 25¼)]”
Yarn: MC: 1 strand Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino, Merino or Pure Silk (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls. CC: 1 strand Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino, Merino or Pure Silk, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s). Sample is in Cotton Merino in Wheat (MC) and Elephant Blue (CC) colorways and the model is wearing the top in Pure Silk in Putty (MC) and Bark (CC) colorways
Needles: 2.5 mm / US1.5 and 3 mm / US2.5 circular needles, or in size to obtain gauge
Gauge (after blocking): 28 sts and 38 rows = 10 cm [4”] in Fair Isle pattern with 3 mm / US2.5 needles
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn, stitch holders, tapestry needle -
Customer Reviews
Este*********acek
Wore it to my first post-baby photoshoot and felt genuinely seen—the cut lifted and smoothed without compression the fabric flowed beautifully in motion and the color matched my mood: calm grounded radiant shipped overnight with eco-packaging and a note saying ‘you’ve got this’ —tears included
Ms.*******Bode
Perfect layering piece under blazers—the neckline doesn’t gape and the sleeves hit just right at the wrist no bunching no slipping the charcoal gray is richer than expected and the fabric softened even more after washing super responsive support team when I asked about matching bottoms
Mar*******ones
As someone who hates tags and scratchy seams this was a revelation flatlock stitching zero irritation the fabric breathes like cotton but holds shape like performance knit shipped fast and the tracking updates were spot-on every step
Clau*********las I
This top solved my ‘work-from-home-to-school-pickup’ dilemma—it looks professional on Zoom but feels like loungewear I threw it on with joggers and got three compliments before lunch the stitching held up after two machine washes and the order arrived with a surprise reusable tote
Tri*******ite
This top solved my ‘what to wear to hybrid meetings’ stress the polished front looks camera-ready while the relaxed back feels lounge-worthy washed beautifully no fading or shrinking and the tracking updates were accurate down to the hour
Bill********wski
Great fit and feel for daily wear the fabric is buttery soft and moves with me whether I’m teaching or walking my dog only wish the length were 1 inch longer in the back for full coverage when bending over shipping was prompt and packaging felt thoughtful
Cori********y II
Wore it to my sister’s baby shower and felt effortlessly chic the ruching flattered my postpartum shape and I didn’t overheat like with other tops the team answered my sizing question within an hour and included a free hair tie in my package such a lovely human touch
Vel******ner
Wore it to my sister’s outdoor wedding—lightweight enough for 85° heat but polished enough with linen pants the color stayed vibrant in direct sun and the fit flattered my petite frame no awkward bunching or gaping at the shoulders love that it arrived folded neatly with tissue and a lavender sachet
Nona********III
Cute fit and great quality but the size ran slightly small I ordered my usual and had to exchange for one up the texture is dreamy though and the color matched my screen exactly shipping was prompt and the return label was pre-printed and easy
Miss ***********ing IV
Finally a top that doesn’t ride up during my afternoon walks the hem hits at the perfect spot and the breathable fabric kept me cool even in 85-degree humidity unboxing felt special with a handwritten note and reusable cotton bag