Worked on larger than normal needles to open up the lace, this boatneck topper goes beautifully over a tank or cami. The pattern offers two options; tunic length with A-line shaping, as well as a waist-length boxy version for versatility that will appeal to both older and younger knitters. Goshen’s cotton, Modal, and silk blend lends extra breathability and drape to this pieced design. Antares is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed. The cable lace patterns are charted and written out.

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Cropped
Tunic

Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: Shown in size S with suggested 2–4” positive ease
Bust (Both Versions) – 32 (36½, 40, 44½, 48) (52½, 56, 60½)“
Hip (Tunic Version) – 37½ (42, 45½, 50, 53½) (58, 61½, 66)”
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Goshen (48% Peruvian Cotton/ 46% Modal/ 6% Silk; 50g/92yds)
Cropped Version – 8 (9, 11, 13, 14) (16, 18, 20) skeins shown in 12 Lake
Tunic Version – 10 (11, 13, 15, 16) (19, 20, 22) skeins shown in 12 Lake
Needles:
US 7 (4.50mm) 16” and 24” circulars
US 8 (5.00mm) 16” & 32–40” circulars and DPNs to get gauge
Gauge: 18 sts and 26 rnds = 4” in cable lace stitch pattern on US 8 (5.00mm), blocked