This lavender summer top starts at the back with slim straps, then flows seamlessly into a lace-shaped front before joining to knit in the round for an easy, flattering fit. Finished with clean neckline detailing and soft I-cord arm edges, it’s a light, polished piece you’ll love wearing all summer long.

Time: Week Project.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes written as 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9): Finished Bust Size 32.75 (36.5, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5) (52.25, 56.25, 60.25, 64.25)” to fit bust 28.75 (32.5, 36.5, 40.5, 44.5) (48.25, 52.25, 56.25, 60.25)”.

4” positive ease recommended.

Shown in size 40.5”

Gauge: 17 sts and 27 rows = 4” 10 cm in St st in the round after wet blocking

Materials
Yarn: Pascuali Nepal (60% organic Cotton, 40% Linen; 197 yards 180 meters / 3,53 ounces 100 grams): Color 23 Lavendel (2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) balls)

Needles: US size 2.5 3.0 mm and US size 3 3.25 mm, 24” circular needles

Notions: Markers, removable markers, stitch holders, cable needle, tapestry needle

Pattern Notes
The top is worked starting at the back. Begin by knitting the back straps, working down toward the armholes. The stitches from the straps are then picked up to knit the front from the top-down. The neckline is shaped while working the lace chart to the armholes. Once front and back are joined, the piece is worked in the round to the desired length. The neck opening is finished, and the arm edges develop a gradual i-cord finish as you knit.

The pattern is divided into the following sections:

Back
1.1 Right strap (wearing side)
1.2 Left strap
1.3 Join back pieces
1.4 Armhole increases to reach back bust width
Front
2.1 Left front shoulder
2.2 Right front shoulder
2.3 Join front pieces
2.4 Armhole increases to match back bust width
Join back and front, work in the round
Finishing

This pattern features a unique top-down construction combined with in-round finishing, with i-cord edges forming naturally as you knit.