As a child I would watch the clematis vines climb a trellis and flower. Their blossoms were a sure sign that the summer was truly here and they always filled my heart right up. While I may not be the best gardener, I love flowers in a way that I think we all do deep inside. I hope you enjoy knitting yourself a summer garden top as much as I did. The lace pattern is simple and easy to memorise. You will fly through the repeats as you watch your vines climb up your pullover!

Where specific technical instruction is not provided please use your preferred methods, needle styles, lengths, and other assorted notions.

The pattern uses provisional tubular cast-ons throughout and the instructions are located in the pattern under the beginning of the body section labelled cast on. If you do not wish to use this cast on method simply cast on the number of stitches stated for the body and the number of stitches you calculate for the sleeves. I recommend seaming in a coordinating sock yarn for best results. All short rows in the pattern are worked as German Short Rows the instructions are written out not abbreviated. A garter stitch selvedge noted as GSS will be maintained at all side edges throughout the pattern, knit this stitch on every row.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8
90 (100, 110, 120, 130) 140, 150, 160 cm finished circumference

Needles
3.25mm Tubular Cast-On only
3.5mm Ribbing
4mm Main Fabric

Gauge
20 stitches / 34 rows in lace pattern on main fabric needle

Yarn
Robinson by De Rerum Natura in Eau de Rose

Other Yarn Suggestions
Sami by Amano Yarns, Burnt Hills Vespers 8 Ply, Night Shades by Harrisville Designs

Meterage needed:
500 (625, 700, 825, 900) 1025, 1200, 1325m DK weight held or the same meterage in fingering weight plus lace weight held double