Genova Basil Top by Celinette Knits

Genova Basil Top

Knitting
July 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches
in Lace and ribbing
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
481 - 1203 yards (440 - 1100 m)
XS / S / M / L / XL / XXL / XXXL
English French
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The Genova Basil Top is a simple bottom-up project that blends delicate lace with clean ribbing for a look that’s both modern and effortlessly elegant. It’s the perfect pattern for knitters looking to explore lacework, with a design inspired by summers on the Italian coast — the lace motifs evoke the graceful shape of basil leaves swaying in the warm breeze.

The Genova Basil Top is designed to be worn with either a close or slightly relaxed fit. For a snugger fit, choose the size that most closely matches your bust circumference. For a looser fit, select a size 5 to 10 cm larger.

Size: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Bust Circumference: 80cm (88cm) 98cm (106cm) 114cm (122cm) 132cm
Gauge: In page 7 with 3mm needles.
Needles: 3mm circular needles (US2.5) circular needles 80-100cm.
Material: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needles.
Yarn & weight: 100 (150) 150 (150) 200 (200) 250 (50 g = approx 220m) of Tynn Line by Sandness Garn