Charming

This pretty little top combines eyelet lace and twisted ribbing for a gently shaped, feminine look. Wear it over jeans or dress it up—either way you'll look fresh and charming!

Front and back are knit separately from the bottom up. Sleeves are worked, then all seams are sewn before the simple, garter stitch neckline is completed. Three small buttons add a pretty detail to the front. Charts make it easier to work garment shaping in lace. Recommended for Advanced Intermediate knitters.

Recommended yarn:

Fiddlesticks Knitting Silk Sensation
(100% silk raw) each ball 50 g / 115 m

Knitted measurements at bust and yarn requirements:

Size 1: 34 inches – 6 balls

Size 2: 36 inches – 7 balls

Size 3: 38 inches – 7 balls

Size 4: 40 inches – 8 balls

Size 5: 42 inches – 8 balls

Size 6: 44 inches – 9 balls

Size 7: 46 inches – 9 balls

Needles:

3.5 mm (US 4)

3 mm (US 3) 24-inch circular needle

or sizes needed to obtain gauge

Other supplies:

three 15 mm (5/8-inch) buttons, stitch markers, 4 stitch holders, cable needle or short double-pointed needle, crochet hook

Gauge in lace pattern:

4 inches = 20 stitches and 31 rows