Worked seamlessly from the top down, an empire waist adds femininity and sophitication to this peasent-style top. The pattern includes two options for the bust shaping to flatter a variety of body types and sizes. Detailed instructions are given on measuring your body and choosing the correct size.

Size 30” underbust shown with Bust B circumference of 53½“.

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To Fit
Underbust: 26 (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40)“

Finished Measurements:
Underbust circumference: 27¾ (30, 32, 34, 36¼, 38¼, 40½, 42¾)“
Bust option A circumference: 42 (45¼, 48½, 51¼, 54½, 57¾, 61, 64¼)”
Bust option B circumference: 46½ (50¼, 53½, 56¾, 60½, 63¾, 67½, 71¼)“
Hip circumference: 34¾ (37½, 40, 42½, 45¼, 47¾, 50¾, 53½)”
Length (from center back): 17 (17¾, 18¼, 19, 19½, 20¼, 20¾, 21½)“

Note: Garment is meant to fit with a large amount of ease in the bust to create the gathers at the neckline and empire waist. Choose your size based on the underbust rather than the bust (more details on measuring yourself given in pattern).

Yarn: 1630 (1840, 2015, 2220, 2405, 2635, 2855, 3120) yds lace weight

Shown in Sweet Paprika Arietta, 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins Sugar Plum.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, smooth waste yarn, yarn needle, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1½, 1½, 1½) yds 1”-wide elastic, 1 yd ½“-wide elastic, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2½, 2½, 2½, 2½) yds ¼”-wide ribbon, sewing needle and thread

Gauge
32 sts and 36 rows = 4” (10cm) in St st, after wet blocking