Kenno means honeycomb in Finnish, making it an appropriate name for this merino-cotton top. The top is worked from bottom up, starting with honeycomb lace - a lateral braid that separates the lace from the stockinette body. The front and back are worked separately from the armholes upward; then the neckline and armholes are finished with a sleep bind-off. Wear the Kenno Top alone or as a layering piece when the weather turns chillier.

Sizes

34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44) inches / 85 (90, 95, 100, 105, 110) cm at bust, meant to be worn with approximately 2” (5 cm) of positive ease

Yarn

3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) The Plucky Knitter Crew (75% merino wool, 25% cotton); 300 yds (274 m)/ 4 oz (113 g); sample is knitted in colourway Dirty Blonde.

Needles

Size U.S. 6 (4 mm) circular or size to meet the gauge
Size U.S. 4 (3 mm) circular for lateral braid

Gauge

24 sts and 29 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st on size U.S. 6 (4 mm) needles

Notions

4 stitch markers
size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook
waste yarn or stitch holders
an extra needle for 3-needle bind-off
tapestry needle