Ophelia Cable and Lace Top by Tracy Birch

Ophelia Cable and Lace Top

Knitting
September 2019
Sport (12 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Cable and Lace Pattern
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
886 - 1181 yards (810 - 1080 m)
Extra Small to Medium: To fit between 71 – 100 cm/28 – 39″ chest (3 skeins) Large to XX Large: To fit between 101 – 132 cm/40 – 52″ chest (4 skeins)
English
This pattern is available from purlalpacadesigns.com for £5.00.

A highly versatile top which can be worn as a loose tunic, cropped top with sleeves, wrap, scarf, or short buttoned dress. It’s made in one piece, so little sewing required and can be worn over practically anything from a swimsuit to evening dress. Made in our gorgeous 100%, worsted spun, alpaca yarn and available in two sizes.

Knitting techniques required to make this are cabling, making stitches and a really easy lace.

Photographed in Champagne
Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs, 100% pure alpaca Worsted spun yarn (from Tracy’s Herd of alpacas).
Skill level: confident novice to intermediate
Womenswear UK Sizes:
Extra Small to Medium: To fit between 71 – 100 cm/28 – 39″ chest (3 skeins)
Large to XX Large: To fit between 101 – 132 cm/40 – 52″ chest (4 skeins)

Needle size: 5.5 mm and 6 mm straight needles, 6mm circular needles (not supplied)