About The Fleurie Top is worked from the bottom up, beginning with the hem and working to the underarms. The fronts and back are separated and worked separately to form the back yoke and front shaping and straps. The straps are seamed using a mattress stitch, giving it a clean and finished look. The lace pattern is worked throughout in pattern for a fun and flowy summer knit. Skill Level Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Video tutorial https://youtu.be/2S7C3UyyrAQ?si=EJkSLjmGgHRgMKi- Techniques This pattern uses the following techniques: knit, purl, increases and decreases, lace stitches, working buttonholes, seaming mattress stitch, binding off. Gauge 19 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm [US 7] needles Materials Suggested Needles 4.5 mm US 7 circular needles 32/40 inches / 80/100 cm or size to obtain gauge. 4.5 mm crochet hook to work the crochet chain. Suggested Yarn Yarn required is Worsted/Aran weight yarn. Please note the meterage given will make the measurements outlined in this pattern. If you wish to add length, you will need more meterage. We Are Knitters The Cotton in Canyon Rose (or Copper), (100% pima cotton, 212 metres/ 232 yards, 100g) . If you decide to use this yarn, 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins are required. orWorsted/Aran weight yarn approximately 406, (506, 540, 604, 670) (711, 779, 834, 895) metres, 444 (553, 590, 661, 733) (778, 852, 912, 978) yards. Yarn Alternatives Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran WAK The Pima Cotton Yarn and Colors Epic Rico Creative Cotton Scheepjes Cahlista Notions Yarn needle to weave in ends and work hem. Stitch markers Scissors to cut yarn. Measuring Tape 4-10 button, 15/18mm (this can be adjusted depending on how you place your buttonholes), links here to similar
