Experience Level: Advanced Beginner
An awesome poolside or beach project, Breezy is an easy-to-knit summer layering piece. A simple lace panel stretches across the shoulders and neck and adds a little flair to the bottom edge, too. This top looks perfect layered over a tank dress or on top of a shell/tank with jeans.
Construction Details
The top is made with two identical pieces. The body is worked from side-to-side and then stitches are picked up along the bottom to create the bottom lace border.
Techniques Necessary
- Cast on/bind off
- Knit
- Purl
- Lace (k2tog and YO)
- Picking up stitches
- Mattress Stitch seaming
Sizes: Adult sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished Bust Measurements: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)(56, 60, 64, 68)”/91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132)(142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5)cm This top is meant to be worn with 4”-6” of positive ease.
Finished Length: 22 (23, 24, 25, 26)(27, 28, 29, 30)”/56 (58.5, 61, 63.5, 66)(68.5, 71, 73.5, 76)cm
A schematic is provided on the pattern with finished measurements.
Yarn: 500 (575, 650, 750, 825)(925, 1025, 1150, 1250) yards of DK/light worsted weight yarn (CYCA #3) yarn.
Sample made with Berroco Liana (81% linen, 19% nylon, 140 yds /50 g).
Gauge:
13 stitches and 20 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch using gauge needle.
12 stitches and 22 rows = 4.5” in Lace Stitch using gauge needle.
Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) needle or size needed for gauge. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Other materials: 2 locking stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Please note: This listing is for a downloadable PDF pattern to knit your own Breezy top.
