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Jaufrine Top is an effortlessly elegant, lace‐adorned top, designed to turn heads from every angle.
At first glance, the delicate lace panel down the front sets a romantic tone—then you notice that stunning back detail, with teardrop openings fastened by small buttons for a truly eye‐catching finish.
Gently oversized sleeves and a boxy silhouette keep the fit comfortable and relaxed, while the soft yarn provides a flattering drape.
With options for wearing it as a top or a lightweight cardigan, it offers a unique blend of style and ease that will make it a standout piece in any handmade wardrobe.

Sizes
Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL), {3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL}: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50), {52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66}”/70-75 (80-85, 90-95, 100-105, 110-115, 120-125), {130-135, 140-145, 150-155, 160-165} cm.

Finished Measurements
36 (40½, 44, 48, 52, 56), {60, 64½, 68, 72}”/ 90 (101.5, 110, 120, 130, 140), {150, 161.5, 170, 180} cm bust circumference, buttoned.
The top shown measures 44”/110 cm; modeled with 6”/15 cm of positive ease.

Yarn
Fingering weight yarn (approximate amount): 930 (1030, 1140, 1260, 1350, 1430), {1510, 1640, 1770, 1850} yards/846 (937, 1037, 1147, 1229, 1301), {1374, 1492, 1611, 1684} m.

Miss Babs Caroline (70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 400 yards/365 m in 95 g): Magnolia – 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4), {4, 5, 5, 5} skeins.

Needles
Size US 4/3.5 mm: 32”/80 cm circular.
Size US 3/3.25 mm: 24”/60 cm circular and set of double-pointed needles.
Optional: one more Size US 3/3.25 mm 24”/60 circular needle.
Circular needle is used for large number of stitches.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle, waste yarn, 5 or 6 buttons 7/16”/11 mm in diameter (preferably shank buttons).

Gauge
26 stitches and 34 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch or charted patterns on US 4/3.5 mm needle.

Notes
The upper front along with sleeves is worked back and forth, starting at the shoulder line. Shoulders are shaped, using short-rows. After front/sleeves completion, shoulder live stitches are used for each Right and Left back/sleeves. The pieces then joined and the lower body is worked in one piece to the lower edge.

Difficulty: Intermediate. The stitch pattern is charted and written.