Bride Top by Nazanin S. Fard

Bride Top

Knitting
January 2007
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1005 yards (919 m)
S, M, L, see notes
English
This pattern is available for $8.50 USD
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This is a beautiful yet easy top to knit. The bottom, armhole and neck edges are decorated with beads knitted into them. The body pattern is a very simple lacy pattern that is easily memorized. The top is open in the back and pearl buttons are used for closure. After finishing the top a wonderful piece of bead knitted ruffle adds to the beauty of the design and makes it perfect for the bride to be.

Sizes: Small, Medium, Large

Finished Measurements:
Bust: 36” (92 cm), 40” (101 cm), 44” (112 cm)
Total length: 19½“ (50 cm)
Armhole depth: 8½” (22 cm)

Materials:
Fine (sport) weight yarn, 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic, approx. 750 yd (686 m), 800 yd (732 m), 850 yd (778 m) in white
Knitting needles size US 3 (3.25 mm), US 5 (3.75 mm), or size to obtain gauge
1005 (1037, 1059) 3 mm pearl beads
Stitch holders
Twelve ½“ (1 cm) pearl buttons
Beading needle
Sewing needle and matching thread

This design is part of the first issue of Lace ‘n More magazine and is available at the back issue price of $10.00. You will also receive the “Mother of the bride” and “Bridesmaid Sweater” designs.