Lassen Summer Top by Julee Mackessy

Lassen Summer Top

Knitting
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in with US 8 [5mm] in lace pattern, blocked
US 8 - 5.0 mm
330 - 755 yards (302 - 690 m)
1 (2, 3)(4, 5, 6)
English
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The Lassen Summer Top is a perfect top for going to the beach, pool or layering over a top paired with some high-waisted pants.
This top features an easy to memorize all-over lace. It’s scoop neck shaping and underarms are completed with an i-cord edging. The length of the top and upper arm depth can be easily modified. It’s worked up in a dk weight yarn.

PATTERN INFORMATION:

  • Bottom-up construction.
  • Worked in one piece with stitches being held on waste yarn or spare needle.
  • I-cord edging on neckline and underarm.
  • Sample shown in size 2 on 36” chest with 0” ease.

Materials: NEEDLES
Main Body: US 8 5mm in 24”/61cm or length preferred.

Notions:
Scrap yarn or stitch holder
2 - Stitch markers
1 - Unique stitch marker for BORM
Darning needle

Finished size: 30 (36, 42)(48, 54, 60)“ / 75 (90, 105)(120, 135, 150)cm bust circumference
To be worn with 0 - 2” /0 - 5cm of positive ease

Gauge: 20 sts x 24 rows = 4”/10cm with US 8 5mm in lace pattern, blocked

Yarn:
For sizes: 1 (2, 3)(4, 5, 6)
329 (377, 495)(550, 697, 753)yards
300 (172, 226)(251, 318, 344)m

Yarn used:
Rowan Cotton Cashmere. DK Weight; 85% Cotton / 15% Cashmere; 50g; 137 yards/ 125 meters. 3 (3, 4)(5, 6, 6) skeins required. Color used: Dark Olive.

Skills to explore: ribbing, bottom-up top shaping, lace knitting, working in the round, i-cord edging