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CONSTRUCTION
This top is worked from the bottom-up. The bottom colorwork is worked flat in two separate pieces, then the pieces are joined to be worked in the round for the lace middle. At the underarm, the top is divided into front and back, each is worked back and forth, then joined at the shoulders. Stitches are picked up along the neck and armholes edge for the ribbing.

FINISHED SIZES
Women’s 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished bust: 28.25 (33, 37.75, 42.5, 47) (52, 56.5, 61.5, 66)“ / 72 (84, 96, 108, 120) (132, 144, 156, 168) cm.

Recommended ease: 0.75-4.75” (2-12 cm) of positive ease, depending on your personal fit preference.

Shown in the photo: size 3 top on 34.25” (87 cm) bust circumference - 3.5” (9 cm) of positive ease.

YARN
Yarnarts Day Dream, 100% Japanese Silk, 400 yds (365 m), 3 oz (90 g);

MC #220 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4) hanks; 535 (625, 710, 800, 890) (980, 1065, 1155, 1245) yds / 490 (570, 650, 730, 815) (895, 975, 1060, 1140) m

CC #922 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2) hank(s); 210 (240, 275, 310, 345) (380, 415, 450, 480) yds / 190 (220, 250, 280, 315) (345, 375, 405, 440) m

NEEDLES & HOOKS

Lace Needle: Size US 2.5 (3.0 mm) circular needles, 32” (80 cm) cable for smaller sizes / 40” (100 cm) cable for larger sizes.

Colorwork Needle: Size US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, 32” (80 cm) cable for smaller sizes / 40” (100 cm) cable for larger sizes.

Ribbing Needle: Size US 1.5 (2.5 mm) circular needles, 24” (60 cm) cable for collar AND 16” (40 cm) cable for armholes.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS

St markers; waste yarn/st holder; tapestry needle.

GAUGE (after blocking):

Stockinette St with Size US 2.5 (3.0 mm):
26 sts and 36 rows = 4” (10 cm)

Colorwork pattern with Size US 4 (3.5 mm):
30 sts and 60 rows = 4” (10 cm)

Lace chart with Size US 2.5 (3.0 mm):
30 sts and 36 rnds = 4” (10 cm)

There are tutorials for special techniques, and a step-by-step tutorial for making the swatch, including how to work the COLORWORK and the lace patterns and how to block it to get the perfect fit.

A full workshop where I will knit the whole top with you will be available for purchase soon.