In music, triple time can set a graceful rhythm full of movement. This design takes that idea both literally and figuratively: it’s knit with lace-weight yarn triple-stranded on a large needle, creating a soft, airy fabric that feels effortless to wear. Like its companion design, The Downbeat, it embodies simplicity and creative possibility - a steady rhythm you can make your own, whether you keep it classic or improvise your own variations.

This piece features top-down, seamless raglan construction with short rows to shape the neckline. There is also the option to either add A-line body shaping or have no shaping.

Here are just a few of the yarn combo options you could consider:

• Triple-strand one color of lace-weight (as I’ve done in the photos here)
• Triple-strand 2 or 3 different colors of lace-weight together (check out this version from one of my testers)
• Double-strand a DK/Worsted with a lace-weight (check out these swatches).
• Use a single-strand of aran or bulky-weight yarn (as I did in this version).

PATTERN INFORMATION:

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)

Finished Bust Circumference:
34.75 (37.25, 41.25, 45.25) (49.25, 53.25, 56) (60, 64, 68)”/
88 (95, 105, 115) (125, 135, 142) (152, 163, 173) cm

Picking Your Size: I suggest picking a size that is approx 4-8”/10-20 cm larger than your actual chest measurement, depending on your desired fit.

Shown in size 3 (no body shaping), being worn with approx 7.5”/19 cm of positive ease at the bust.

Gauge: 12 sts & 18 rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st in the rnd after blocking, holding suggested yarn triple-stranded.

Yarn: 3 strands of lace-weight yarn held together, shown in Aerial by Berroco (60% Mohair, 25% Silk; 25g = 284 yds), color Birch 3416. Yardage and number of skeins broken down below:

• NO BODY SHAPING VERSION: Approx 1325 (1450, 1575, 1725) (1850, 2050, 2175) (2375, 2550, 2725) yds of lace-weight yarn; 6 (6, 6, 9) (9, 9, 9) (9, 9, 12) balls of Berroco Aerial if you want to use 1 strand from each ball (see note below).

• A-LINE SHAPING VERSION: Approx 1425 (1550, 1675, 1830) (1955, 2155, 2280) (2485, 2665, 2840) yds of lace-weight yarn; 6 (6, 6, 9) (9, 9, 9) (9, 12, 12) balls of Berroco Aerial if you want to use 1 strand from each ball (see note below).

Note: For some sizes, less balls may be required if you divide a ball into 3 equal parts. See my tips page for more info about this. If you would like to do this, here are the number of balls needed: No Body Shaping: 5 (6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8) (9, 9, 10) balls; A-line Shaping: 6 (6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 9), (9, 10, 10) balls

Needles & Other Supplies:

• For body/gauge: US 11/8 mm 24”/60 cm and 32”/80 cm circs, or size needed to obtain gauge (note: sizes 7-10 may also want to consider a 40”/100 cm long circ for the body sections).

• For neck ribbing & neck short rows: US 10.5/6.5 mm 16”/40 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.

• For hem ribbing: US 10.5/6.5 mm 32”/80 cm circ, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge.

• For sleeves: US 11/8 mm DPNs, or same size as used to obtain gauge (or you can use 32”/80 cm circ if working magic loop method).

• For sleeve cuffs: US 10.5/6.5 mm DPNs, or 1 needle size smaller than that used for sleeve (or a 32”/80 cm circ if working magic loop method).

• 4 stitch markers (one a different style than others).

• 1 locking stitch marker.

• Stitch holder cords or scrap yarn.

• Tapestry needle.