As the days grow warmer and longer, our hands begin to long for lighter, cooler fibers on our needles. We yearn for the warm summer days when we can wear breezy cool tops in the myriad of colors of a spring bouquet. Lattice and Rails summer top sprang from just such anticipation. May you enjoy the making as much as you will the wearing of this beautiful top.

Lattice and Rails is constructed from the bottom up with sleeve edges picked up and added at the end.

Finished Size: 35 (37, 41, 45, 49, 53)

Yarn: Approximately 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins Fidalgo Artisan Yarn Company Summer Glow (51% silk, 49% cotton, 276 yds./100g)

Recommended Needle Sizes: Body—size 6 US, 24” circular or size to obtain gauge. Adjust needle size to obtain gauge. One size smaller 24” circular for bottom lattice and 16” circular for sleeve trim.

Gauge: 20.5 stitches = 4 inches on larger needles in modified stockinette stitch.