The Fragaria Top is a revamp of my previous Summer of Strawberries Top. This fun and frilly design is perfect for warm weather. It features a mild flared peplum waist and ruffled strap sleeves, with an option for classic straps without ruffles.

The construction of the top is unique; it is built from the middle out, meaning the top is created from the bottom up, while the waist is formed from the top down. This design does not have traditional ruffles, but instead features edgy, pointy flares for a sharper look. It’s an excellent choice for fandom knits or for achieving an edgier style.

Sizes
XS ~ 28-31 (26)” / 71-79 (66) cm
S ~ 32-35 (30)” / 80-89 (76) cm
M ~ 36-39 (34)” / 90-99 (86) cm
L ~ 40-43 (38)” / 100-109 (97) cm
XL ~ 44-47 (42)” / 110-119 (107) cm
2XL ~ 48-51 (46)” / 120-130 (117) cm
3XL ~ 52-55 (50)” / 131-140 (127) cm
4XL ~ 56-60 (55)” / 141-152 (138) cm
5XL ~ 61-64 (59)” / 153-163 (150) cm
6XL ~ 65-68 (63)” / 164-173 (160) cm
Fits bust sizes _-_” with 2-5”/ 5-13 cm negative ease (actual flat bust measurement)

Gauge
~ 17 sts x 27 rows = 4”/10cm in Stockinette Stitch in the round - BLOCKED

Materials

• 580 (600, 680, 780)900, 1060, 1200{1340, 1500, 1670} yards / 530(549, 622, 713)823, 969, 1098{1225, 1372, 1527} meters of worsted weight yarn in a viscose wool blend (cat. 4)
• US 7/4.5 mm 24-32” circular needles
• US 5/3.75 mm 24-32” circular needles
• US 9/5.5 mm 24-32” circular needles
• Measuring Tape
• Large eye blunt needle
• 3 Stitch Markers
• BOR Marker
• Removable place markers
• 2 Stitch holders or scrap yarn Or size needed to obtain gauge.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

Skills Needed: Knit in the Round, Knit Flat, Single Rib Stitch, Increasing (M1L, M1R), Decreasing (K2tog, SSK), Knit, Purl, Seaming, Picking Up Stitches

Pattern includes material list, abbreviation key, schematic, stitch explanation, tips, alternatives.

There are 3 versions of this pattern: color-coded (size directions are in contrasting colors), colorblind accessible (black and white with parenthesis for pattern placement and written row directions for the color-flow chart, and high contrast grayscale photos with underlined links), and low-vision format (single column, large font, Arial font, double-spacing, consistent font/size of directions, black and white text).

©Lovely by Lee - Pattern may not be shared, sold or copied. Makings of this top may be made, but please tag @lovelybylee on social media and provide a listing to the pattern (Lovelybylee.etsy.com).