The Virginia top is a delicate, seamless, top-down knit summer garment, which sits fitted around the bust and flares easily around the hips. The back is formed through a triangular lace panel which supports the two shoulder straps and can be finished with a lace trim. Small I-cord edges flow along the neck line to the side seam, which is slightly pulled towards the front to emphasize a slim body front. The body is shaped in an A-line to allow for a comfortable fit around the hip and is finished with a small I-cord or delicate crochet lace at the hem.

Yarn: Quince&Co Willet (146 m 160 yd per 50 gr 1.76 oz), Sport/DK weight yarn (100% Cotton); 3, 3 (4, 4, 5) 6, 7 balls.
Optional: Some leftover lace yarn (eg Knitting for Olive Silk Mohair)
Sample is knit in colorway “Bowsprit” in size M.

Where to measure your top
Bust circumference: 68, 78 (87, 97, 106) 116, 125 cm incl. 5 - 8 cm negative ease; 26¾, 30¾ (34¼, 38¼, 41¾) 45¾, 49¼“ including 2 – 3½” negative ease.
Hem circumference: 80, 89 (100, 111, 134) 146, 158 cm incl. 8 – 15 cm positive ease; 31½, 35 (39¼, 43¾, 52¾) 57½, 62¼“ including 3½ – 6” positive ease

Needles: 3.0 mm/US2 needles of your choice, 3.5 mm/US4 needles for your preferred method of working in the round or needle size to obtain gauge; optional: 1.25 mm crochet hook (for crochet lace)

Blocked gauge: 22,5 sts and 31 rows = 10 cm 4” in Stockinette stitch

Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder/waste yarn, crochet hook