The top is knitted seamlessly from the top down, first in flat panels and then joined to knit in the round. First, you cast on stitches for the back and work the back panel. Then, you pick up stitches for the shoulders, join the front and work the front panel. After some increases, you join the two panels in the round and work the body with optional waist shaping. You will finish the top with i–cord edges and optional short row cap sleeves.

Sizes (1, 2, 3)(4, 5, 6)(7, 8, 9)
Measurements The sizes are designed to fit a natural bust measurement of (75, 85, 95)(105, 115, 125)(135, 145, 155) cm with approximately 6-11 cm of negative ease
Materials
2.75 mm circular needles (60 or 80 cm cable) for the body
2.5 mm circular needles (60 cm cable) for the cap sleeves, i-cord and bind off
Removable stitch markers
Yarn needle to weave in the ends
Scrap yarn or barber cords to hold the stitches for try-ons
Gauge 33 stitches x 48 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm in lace pattern on 2.75 mm needle after blocking
Yarn
Without sleeves: You will need approx. (150, 150, 200)(200, 250, 250)(300,
350, 400) g of Knitting for Olive Merino (250m / 50g)
With cap sleeves: You will need approx. (150, 150, 200)(200, 250, 250)(350, 400, 400) g of Knitting for Olive Merino (250m / 50g)
Any light fingering-weight yarn would work. I prefer merino, as it makes the top more stretchy and durable.