Bluets Top by Ame De Laine

Bluets Top

Knitting
March 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Lace patt
US 7 - 4.5 mm
720 - 1440 yards (658 - 1317 m)
44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72)" circumference at underarm
English
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The stunning Bluets Top takes lace knitting to the next level. This simple rectangular top is worked from side to side and seamed at the shoulders and sides. The delightful wool/cotton-blend yarn combined with the lace pattern makes this an ideal summer piece.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72)“ circumference at underarm. Top shown measures 44”; modeled with 5” of positive ease.

Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort (80% fine wool, 20% organic cotton; 180 yd 165 m/2 oz 57 g): Bluet, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16” and 24” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); removable m; tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4” in Lace patt.

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NOTES

  • This tee is worked back and forth from side to side. The pieces are joined at the shoulder and side seams.

  • For size 68”, there are no stitches on Rows 17–32 of the Edge chart.

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