I’m all aflutter top A light, airy and perfectly balanced top. The bottom lace knits up first and sets the stage with a slit on one side. A bit of everything is going on here, from knitting flat to knitting in the round. The sleeves are picked up and knitted flat in garter stitch. They are left un-seamed for even more comfort and flair that adds another lovely detail. This top feels and looks great in a yarn that drapes beautifully~ For bust sizes 36”/40”/42”/46”/50”/54”. NOTE: If you are between sizes as posted, go with the larger one of the two, to be safe. The test knitted pattern is fully written, has a chart and schematic for your knitting pleasure. Knit kit includes: Yarn: Linen, a fingering weight yarn in a 50% Linen and 50% Viscose, C1: 1/1/1/1/2/2 skeins Bottom Lace C2: 3/4/4/4/4/4 skeins Body The printed and emailed pattern Notions: US size 7 (4.5 mm) straights or 16” (40 cm) circular needles for the lace border US size 10 (6 mm) circular needle 36” (90 cm) in length 2 stitch markers Darning needle for finishing Gauge For lace border: 1 repeat measures 5.75” 14.6 cm x 3.5” 8.9 cm blocked. For body: 13 sts and 22 rows in 4” (10 cm) unblocked, 14 sts and 17 rows in 4” (10 cm) of Stockinette stitch (with larger needle size), blocked Techniques: Lace knitting, picking up and knitting stitches, knitting in the round, knitting flat, stockinette stitch, garter stitch, seaming shoulders, stretchy bind off. Level of Expertise: Intermediate Enjoy! If you just want the pattern, get the immediate Ravelry download HERE or get the emailed (may take a little longer depending on what time zone you are in) PDF via Yarnz2go HERE
