This lovely summer top is the featured design for the Ancient Arts Yarns Spring 2026 sweater KAL!

Skill Level: Intermediate

Important Dates:

February 17: Pattern will update to include the full sweater pattern.

February 20: Cast On Party and techniques and tips Zoom session.

April 10: Second Zoom session where we answer questions and show off our work!

April 17: KAL ends and the winners of two $50 gift certificates for participants will be drawn! To enter the draw, you will need to post your progress on any of the following: social media using the hashtag #MintheKAL (or tagging Ancient Arts Yarns), email progress photos to us (you can do this to info@ancientartsfibre.com), or post your work in the Ancient Arts Facebook group or Ravelry group. Enter as often as you wish!*

Reminiscent of an evening stroll through the garden, with the hint of flowering herbs in the air, this short-sleeved top is breezy and light. A simple lace pattern adorns the front and back of the top, and a snug fit at the bust line with a loose fit at waist makes it easy to wear and style. This top can be dressed up or down, ideal for a moment of quiet after a full day with those you love, evoking the freedom of summer nights.

Sizes
XS (S, M) (L, XL, 2X) (3X, 4X, 5X).
Sample shown in Size L, 105 cm / 41 ¼“ Finished Circumference at widest point of bust.
Modelled with 34 cm / 13 ¼” ease by model A, and with 5 cm / 2 ¼“ negative ease by model B.

Finished Measurements
Strap Width: 7.5 (8.5, 9) (8.5, 9, 9.5) (9.5, 10, 11) cm / 3 (3 ¼, 3 ½) (3 ¼, 3 ½, 3 ¾) (3 ¾, 4, 4 ¼)“
Neckline depth: 12 (12, 12) (13.5, 13.5, 13.5) (12.5, 12.5, 12.5) cm / 4 ¾ (4 ¾, 4 ¾) (5 ¼, 5 ¼, 5 ¼) (5, 5, 5)”
Cross-back width: 28 (29.5, 30.5) (33, 34.5, 35.5) (39, 39.5, 41.5)cm / 11 (11.5, 12) (13, 13.5, 14) (15.25, 15.5, 16.25)11 (11 ½, 12) (13, 13 ½, 14) (15 ¼, 15 ½, 16 ¼)“
Armhole depth: 19 (19.5, 21) (22.5, 23.5, 25) (26, 27.5, 29) cm /7½ (7 ¾, 8 ¼) (8 ¾, 9 ¼, 9 ¾) (10 ¼, 10 ¾, 11 ½)”
Bust circumference: 76.5 (85, 95) (105, 116.5, 125) (135, 146.5, 156.5) cm / 30 (33 ½, 37½) (41 ¼, 45 ¾, 49 ¼) (53 ¼, 57 ¾,
61 ½)“
Hip circumference: 86.5 (95, 105) (115, 126.5, 135) (145, 156.5, 166.5) cm /34(37 ½, 41¼) (45 ¼, 49 ¾, 53 ¼) (57, 61 ½, 65 ½)”

Gauge
24 sts / 34 rnds and rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stocking Stitch, blocked
24 sts / 32 rnds and rows = 10 cm / 4” in Lace Stitch, blocked

Materials

Yarn: Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Socknado
80% SW Merino / 20% Nylon, 100g / 3.5oz, 350m / 385yd
Sample shown in Heart

Yardage: 3 (3, 3) (4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6) skeins of Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Socknado
80% SW Merino/20% Nylon, 100g/3.5oz, 350m/385yd.

Yardage Estimate: Approximately 727 (813, 924) (1088, 1219, 1338) (1522, 1669, 1826) meters / 795 (889, 1010) (1190, 1333, 1463) (1664, 1825, 1997) yards

Needle Sizes: One set size 3.25 mm / US 3 circular needles, or size needed to achieve gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers (6), scrap yarn or stitch holders.

Notes
This loosely-fitted, sleeveless top is worked in Stocking Stitch with central lace panels on the front and back. The garment is worked from the top down flat, in pieces (front and back), to the appropriate armhole depth and then joined to work in the round to the hem. The garment sits at mid hip. Subtle A-line shaping is added to the body, and the final hem worked in 1x1 ribbing.
The armhole and neckline edges are picked up and worked as simple, short, rolled edges.