This top is worked sideways, starting from the Provisional Cast On. First, the Center Front and Center Back are worked separately, then joined and Right Front and Back, followed by Left Front and Back are worked to the sides and the stitches for armhole and side seam are put on hold. Side seams are joined using the 3-Needle Bind Off.
Sleeve cuffs are worked in the round, starting from live stitches on armholes.
Stitches for bottom hem are picked up along the bottom edge of the top and worked in the round.
Sizes
Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL): to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56- 58)”/71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142 147) cm.
Finished Measurements
42 (46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70)”/105 (115, 125, 135, 145, 155, 165, 175) cm bust circumference.
Intended ease: +10-12”/25-30 cm
Shown in size M (50”/125 cm) on 38”/96.5 cm bust with 12”/30 cm of positive ease.
Yarn
Sport weight yarn (approximate amounts): 800 (870, 950, 1020, 1100, 1170, 1250, 1320) yds/732 (796, 867, 933, 1006, 1070, 1143, 1207) m.
Miss Babs Yummy 3-Ply Sport (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 335 yards/306 m in 150 g), Beryl: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins.
Needles
Sizes US 4/3.5 mm: 24-32”/60-80 cm circular.
Size US 3/3.25 mm: 24-32”/60-80 cm circular, 16”/40 cm circular and set of double-pointed.
(Optional: spare needles of same size).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.
Notions
Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, crochet hook E/3.5 mm for Crochet Chain Provisional cast on.
Gauge
22 stitches and 32 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Lace pattern or Stockinette stitch on size US 4/3.5 mm needle, after blocking.
Please don’t modify ANY part of the pattern without consulting me. Thank you!
