An American Girl in Paris is a breezy, floaty poncho top. Something to layer over a simple tank or tee to add romance to an outfit. This top is knit in one piece from the bottom front to the back, splitting at the neck to create arm slits for ease of movement. A simple lace detail at the borders and neckline highlight the delicate yarn.

Yarn: Approx 750 yards of light fingering weight yarn. Sample shown in Apple Trees Knits Silklin, Sex and the City gradient, 65% silk / 35% linen.

Dimensions: (AFTER BLOCKING) 16 inch length, 56 inch width.

Needles: US size 7.

Notions: Tapestry needle.

Gauge: 16 stitches by 36 rows is 4 inches in garter stitch on US size 7 needles.