Siwatl Top

Siwatl [ˈsiwaːtɬ] means “woman” in Nahuatl, the ancient language of the Aztec people who populated a lot of Latin America, including Mexico. As a Mexican artist, my cultural heritage always calls me with inspiration, and as a woman and mother, I see the power in this word. Besides, is there anything more flattering than a peplum cut on a woman? The Siwatl top will elevate the female form while keeping you entertained as you make it. Siwatl sports a fitted bodice with a stretchy ribbing and a lace-like peplum skirt, a deep V-neck at the front and a higher neckline at the back with thin straps. It is worked in vertical rows in two panels that are joined at the center of the front and back.

The pattern includes a full step-by-step video tutorial.

El patrón está disponible en Inglés y en Español.

Pattern Information

SIZES + MEASUREMENTS

This pattern comes in 9 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color coded in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9).

The finished garment measurements are provided below.
a.Around Bust: 69 (80, 87.5, 98, 107.5) (116.5, 125.5, 134.5, 149) cm / 27¼ (31½, 34½, 38¾, 42¼) (45¾, 49½, 53, 58¾)” to be worn with 2.5 – 10 cm (1-4”) of negative ease.
b.Neck Depth (front): 21 (21, 22, 23, 23) (23, 24, 25, 26) cm / 8½ (8¼, 8¾, 9, 9) (9, 9½, 9¾, 10¼)”.
c.Shoulder Width from Strap to Strap: 27 (28.5, 32.5, 34, 34) (36, 36, 37.5, 37.5) cm / 10½ (11¼, 12¾, 13½, 13½) (14, 14, 14¾, 14¾)“
d.Body length from Shoulders: 59.5 (60.5, 61, 63, 63) (63.5, 64.5, 64.5, 64.5) cm / 23½ (23¾, 24, 24¾, 24¾) (25, 25¼, 25½, 25½)”
Body length is adjustable

Sample is size 4 and model measures approx 100 cm / 39¼ in around bust.

MATERIALS

YARN: Approximately 570 (670, 730, 820, 900) (990, 1050, 1130, 1250) m / 620 (735, 795, 895, 985) (1080, 1140, 1235, 1370) yds of sport yarn (size 2).
Amounts are approximate and include some extra for swatching and margin of error. When choosing yarn, always make sure to meet gauge with chosen fiber and weight.
Sample used Malabrigo, Susurro, (50% Mulberry Silk, 25% Merino Wool, 25% Linen; 297m/100g) in the colorway Teal Heather (412).
HOOKS: 3.5mm / E – Always use a hook size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
NOTIONS: 3 loose strands of yarn to be used as markers + multiple lock markers, a tapestry needle

Alternative Yarns

Any Sport weight yarn will work, but here are some I would recommend:

Knit Picks, Galileo (50% Merino Wool, 50% Viscose from Bamboo)
MillaMia, Naturally Baby Soft (50% Cotton, 50% Soy)
Knit Picks, Heatherly Sport (80% Acrylic, 20% Merino Wool)
Lion Brand Yarn, LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo Linen Yarn (40% Cotton, 35% Bamboo, 25% Linen)

GAUGE

Bodice ribbing gauge: 20 sts x 22 rows of slBLO with 3.5 mm hook = 10 x 10 cm / 4”x4”
Make sure ribbing swatch is blocked while still retaining some elasticity before measuring.

Peplum lace gauge: 9 hdc-V sts x 12 rows with 3.5 mm hook = 10 x 10 cm / 4”x4”
pattern for gauge: Ch multiples of 3. Row 1: sk first ch, hdc in next ch, sk 1 ch, (hdc-V st) in next ch, sk 2 chs, rep from to last 3 chs, hdc-V st in next ch, sk 1 ch, hdc in last st, turn. Row 2: ch1, hdc in first st, (hdc-V st) in next ch sp, rep from to last chsp, hdc in last st, turn.