This top is worked bottom up in the round in stockinette stitch. Increases are made on the sides of the body to shape the waist in even intervals, and equals 3.25” increased from cast-on to bind-off. Straps are worked in rib stitch after placing the stitches on hold while binding off in a stretchy bind off, then seamed at the back of the piece. Embroidered flowers are stitched with a tapestry needle and scrap yarn.

19 sts x 30 rows = 4”/10cm
Please check your stitch/row gauge before beginning, otherwise your top will end up larger or smaller than intended. Change needle size if needed.
The piece is intended to have 2” of negative ease.

(100) 100 (110) 110 (120) 120 (120) 125 (130) 135 (140) 145 (150) 155 grams Lion Brand “Pound of Love” (112yd=50g)
24” 4mm & 4.5mm Circular needles
Three yards of flower petal color
One yard of flower center color
Yarn needle
Stitch markers (5)
Measuring tape

Choose the size that best matches your bust size in inches. The sizes will be referenced in this format throughout the pattern:

(30) 32 (34) 36 (38) 40 (42) 44 (46) 48 (50) 52 (54) 56