Top Foliage by Olga Lotas

Top Foliage

Knitting
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
164 - 328 yards (150 - 300 m)
XS 80-84 сm/S 84-91 cm/M 92-99 cm/L 100-109 cm/XL110-117 cm/XXL118-122 cm
English Russian
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Summer Leaf Lace Top
Knitting Pattern | Sleeveless Cotton Top | Bottom-Up Construction with Video Support

This lightweight and breathable summer top is worked bottom-up using soft cotton yarn and features a delicate central leaf lace panel. The sleeveless design and airy fabric make it perfect for warm weather.

The pattern includes step-by-step written instructions and video tutorials to guide you through all challenging parts — from working the lace to shaping the shoulders with German short rows.

Techniques used:
• Lace knitting (leaf motif)
• Bottom-up garment construction
• German short rows for shoulder shaping
• Basic seaming or joining (if applicable)

Pattern includes:
• Written instructions
• Charted lace motif
• Video links for support
• Yarn recommendations and gauge info

Yarn: 100% cotton suggested (details inside pattern)
Sizes: Add size range here if available
Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate

This is a quick, satisfying summer knit that feels great on the skin and looks effortlessly elegant. Perfect for knitters looking to expand their skills while making a wearable seasonal piece.The Top is worked from the bottom up, in the round in stockinette stitch with a lace panel.

Sizes: XS/S/M /L/XL/XXL

Bust circumference: 80-84 сm/84-91 cm/92-99
cm/100-109 cm/110-117 cm/118-122 cm

Yarn: Drops Cotton Light (50 g/105 m) or
Drops Belle (50 g/ 120 m), Fibranatura Cottonwood (50 g/105 m)

Yarn amounts: 150/200/200/200/250/300 g

Knitting needles :
5 mm (US8) circular needles 60 mm оr 80 mm

Gauge: 16 stitches х 19 rows = 10 х 10 cm

Pattern Language: English, Russian

Happy knitting!