The Lolita Strap Top is worked top down. It begins with one front strap and a little neckline shaping, stitches are then placed on hold and a second strap is worked for the other side. The two pieces are then joined at the front with additional cast-on stitches to complete the front neckline. The bodice is continued with bust and underarm shaping then stitches are placed on hold. Stitches are cast on for one back strap and shaped before putting on hold and working the second strap. The front and back pieces are then joined and worked in the round for the rest of the bodice. Strap lengths are adjusted to your size accordingly before being bound together. The lower body is then worked in contrasting yarn in an open-honeycomb lace stitch.

Recommended Yarn / Yardage
MC: QF Teddy
(100% Merino Boucle 220m / 240 yrd - 100g skein)
CC: QF Veranita
(79% Supreme Fluffy Cashmere, 21% Silk, 300m per 25g skein)

For size M sample; total weight 46g
1 skein of teddy - A - (38g used)
1 skeins of veranita tea - B - (8g used)

Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Needles
5.5mm (US 9) circular needles
8mm (US 11) circular needles

Notions

• 2x markers
• scrap yarn or stitch holder
• scrap yarn for provisional cast on

To Fit Bust
69-78 (79-88) 89-96 (101-106) 111-117 (122-127) 132-137 (142-147) 152-158 cm, 28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 (56-58) 60-62 inches

Gauge
11.5 sts x 17 rows for 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) swatch with stockinette stitch 5.5mm (US 9) needles 1 strand of QF Teddy

12 sts x 13 rounds in open-honeycomb 4-round repeat pattern (as seen below) on 8mm (US 11) needle with QF Veranita

Row 1 (WS): k all sts
Row 2 (RS): yo, k2tog to end
Row 3 (WS): k all sts
Row 4 (RS): p all sts

Adjust needle sizes as necessary to match gauge.