During an annular eclipse a few summers ago, my son happened to stand in front of the window in such a way that the pattern of little eclipses created by the window blinds fell right on the middle of his shirt. I thought this sort of pattern would make a lovely embellishment for a knitted top, and, after playing around with some yarn, was able to achieve the effect using a very simple lace pattern based on Feather and Fan. The rest of the top is quite flattering, with a soft v-neck, empire waist, and subtle pleat. The use of fingering weight yarn makes for a light and airy piece. Originally published as the Eclipse Top in Knitscene, Annulaire now includes a wider range of sizes as well as streamlined pattern instructions.

Additional measurements:
Length from collar to hem: 23.5 (24.25, 24.75, 25.25, 25.5, 25.75, 26.25, 27)”/ 59.5 (61.5, 63, 64, 64.5, 65.5, 66.5, 68.5) cm
Sample shown in size 30”/ 75 cm with 2”/ 5 cm of negative ease.

Specific yarn requirements:
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% Merino; 420 yds/ 384 m per 100g); 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins in Pop Rocks
Or, 860 (940, 1055, 1145, 1260, 1355, 1470, 1570) yds/ 785 (860, 965, 1045, 1150, 1240, 1345, 1435) m of a fingering weight yarn

Needles:
US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, 29-47”/ 75-120 cm long (depending on size made), or size needed to obtain gauge
Same size needles preferred for working a small circumference in the round (e.g. circular needle long enough for Magic Loop, dpns)

Gauge:
24 sts & 30 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in Stockinette st

Technical editing by Tana Pageler.

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