The Lace Bell Top is worked from the top down. The back and front pieces are worked separately back and forth, beginning with a folded hem at the upper edge. After the lace pattern and armhole shaping are completed, the pieces are joined at the underarms using the backward loop cast-on method, and the body is then worked as one piece.

The body features a delicate lace panel and cable-style details, followed by a softly flared frill section that creates the bell-shaped silhouette. The hem is finished with ribbing so the frill can drape naturally.

The front edges are finished with a 3-stitch i-cord edging, with button loops worked along one side and buttons sewn onto the opposite side. The armholes are also finished with i-cord edging, which continues seamlessly into the shoulder straps.

This is a cropped top. The length can be adjusted by changing the number of stockinette rows in the body and the number of rows in the frill section.

Please knit a swatch before beginning your project to determine which needle size gives you the correct gauge.

Size Guide

Choose a size with approx. 1–2 cm of positive ease at the bust.

You may also measure a well-fitting top in your wardrobe and choose the size in the pattern that is closest to it.

Sizes
S (M) L (XL) 2XL

Finished Measurements
Upper edge width:
25 (26) 28 (28) 31 cm

Chest circumference:
79 (86) 92 (98) 105 cm

Armhole depth:
11 (11) 12 (12.5) 13 cm

Length:
35 (36) 40 (42) 43.5 cm
Excluding straps.

Gauge
25 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm
in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles

Needles
Circular needles:
4 mm / 80 cm
3 mm / 80 cm
3.5 mm / 60 cm

Materials
Yarn:
Oat Cotton by Ancalls
50 g = 160 m

Yarn quantity:
S: 3 balls / 136 g
M: 4 balls / 169 g
L: 4 balls / 185 g
XL: 5 balls / 236 g
2XL: 5 balls / 250 g

Other materials:
Tapestry needle, scissors, 5–6 ivory half-round shank buttons
Button size: Ø 10 mm

Difficulty
★★★☆☆ (3 out of 5)

Recommended for knitters who are comfortable with lace patterns, cables, picking up stitches, i-cord edging, button loops, and working garment pieces back and forth.

Techniques Used
This pattern includes the following techniques:

Top-down construction
Folded hem
Lace pattern
Cable-style stitch pattern
Armhole increases
Backward loop cast-on
Working the body as one piece
Frill section
Ribbing
3-stitch i-cord edging
Button loops
Shoulder strap construction

Construction Order
Back → Right Front → Left Front → Body → Button Closure and I-cord Edging → Shoulder Straps

This pattern is available in English.

Pattern Support
For pattern support or commercial use inquiries, please contact:
ANCALLS
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