In this pattern, I have combined my love for knitting top-down garments with my love for incorporating lace into garments. This summer top is a relatively fast knit with a lace pattern that is simple to knit, yet beautiful.

This top is named after a dear knitting friend who has supported my design efforts from the start.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) to fit chest sizes 34 (36, 38, 40, 44, 48, 52)”

Yarn:
Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy (DK weight yarn) - 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins, approx - 750 (800, 850, 900, 1050, 1150, 1200, 1300) yards

Gauge: 22 sts & 30 rows = 4x4”

Needles: U.S. 4 (3.5 mm) 32” circular needle U.S. 4 (3.5 mm) 16” circular needle or DPN if not using magic loop. Use the size needle that gives correct gauge!

U.S. 3 (3.25 mm) - 16” circular needle or DPN if not using magic loop U.S. 2 (3 mm) - 16” circular needle or DPN if not using magic loop

DPN U.S. 3 (3.25 mm) – for I-cord bind off

Notions:
Stitch markers (2 different colors), scrap yarn to hold stitches, tapestry needle

Here is a great link for I-Cord Bind-Off.