Inspired by the moody skies I saw when crossing the Kintyre peninsula to the isle of Islay, “Moody Skies” is a loosely draped camisole vest top with a plain stockinette stitch front, which beautifully highlights the self-variegating Portland Lace yarn from The Yarn Collective, and a contrasting Chinese lace stitch back with a deep scoop neck. I-cord detailing at cast on and bind off provides a neat edging. Special techniques include I-cord cast on and bind off, picking up stitches along the neck edge, and Chinese lace stitch.

Yarn: 2 x 100g skeins of The Yarn Collective Portland Lace
(100% Merino wool; 860m per 100g ball) in Peruvian Skies
(colour 203)
Needles: US size 2/2.75mm circular, 80cm/ 32” long
Sizes: UK 8-10/S 12-14/M, 16-18/L
Gauge: 36 sts x 48 rows to 10cm/4” square in st st;
32 sts x 40 rows to 10cm/4” square in Chinese lace stitch
Notions: yarn needle, stitch holder
Level: Intermediate

To fit sizes:
• UK 8-10/S = bust size 81-86cm/32-34”
• UK 12-14/M = bust size 91-97cm/36-38”
• UK 16-18/L = bust size 101-107cm/40-43”

Notes
Top is designed to be worn with minimal ease and is very stretchy due to the
lace Back. Waist shaping is on Front piece only as Back will stretch to fit.
Front and Back are worked separately. Special techniques include: I-cord cast
on and bind off; picking up stitches along neck edge; Chinese lace stitch.