Ride the Waves by Beth MacDonald Stone

Ride the Waves

Knitting
November 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
1031 - 1789 yards (943 - 1636 m)
• To fit your bust measurements with 6 to 12” or 15 to 30 cm of positive ease. 37 (44, 52, 59, 66)” or 92.5 (110, 130, 147.5, 165) cm for finished bust measurement of garment.
English
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A light, airy knit that blends movement, texture, and effortless style.
Ride the Waves Top is a breezy, top-down design featuring wave-inspired lace and a modern silhouette. With its relaxed body, slim sleeves, and flattering neckline, this piece is perfect for tonal pairings, soft gradients, and two-color play. Whether you prefer subtle texture or bold contrast, this top invites you to make the design your own.

✨ *Design Features*
• Top-down, seamless construction
• Contiguous shoulders for a clean, tailored upper body
• Wave-patterned lace motif that adds visual movement
• Boxy, relaxed body balanced by slim, fitted sleeves
• Crew neckline for a classic, easy-to-wear finish
• Works beautifully with tonal, gradient, or contrasting color combinations
• Fingering-weight gauge: approx. 26 sts per 4” / 10 cm

❤️ Skill Level – Intermediate
If you’re comfortable with basic lace, knitting in the round, and following top-down shaping, you’ll enjoy this rhythmic, engaging project.

Sizes
Designed to be worn with 6–12” / 15–30 cm of positive ease.
Finished bust measurements:
37 (44, 52, 59, 66)” / 92.5 (110, 130, 147.5, 165) cm
Sample shown in Size 3 on a 38” / 97 cm bust.
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Suggested Yarns
Version 1 – Pink & Blue (Two Solid Yarns)
MC: The Wandering Flock Fingering Singles, color Alexandrite
• 100% Superwash Merino Wool
• 400 yd / 366 m per 100 g
• Required: 607 (721, 853, 967, 1082) yd, 555 (660, 780, 885, 990) m

CC: The Wandering Flock Fingering Singles, color Neon Lilac
• 100% Superwash Merino Wool
• 400 yd / 366 m per 100 g
• Required: 424 (505, 596, 677, 757) yd, 388 (461, 545, 619, 692) m
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Version 2 – Coral with Gradient Yarn
MC: Laneras Secretos, color Hanalei Sunset
• 100% Merino Wool
• 438 yd / 401 m per 100 g
• Required: 857 (992, 1128, 1263, 1534) yd, 784 (907, 1031, 1155, 1402) m

CC: Spincycle Yarns – Dyed in the Wool, color Rosy Maple
• 100% Wool
• 200 yd / 183 m per 50 g
• Required: 270 (313, 355, 398, 483) yd, 247 (286, 325, 364, 442) m