Summer by the Lake Top
Introducing the Summer by the Lake Top, a beautifully crafted knitted garment designed for summer elegance. This stylish top is knitted from the top down seamlessly in one continuous piece, ensuring a flawless finish that enhances your knitting experience. The design incorporates thoughtful increases in the lower body portion, allowing for a comfortable fit that accommodates various hip circumferences.
This top features a fitted design with negative ease of 8-9 inches (20.5-23 cm). For those who prefer to wear it without a bra, we recommend choosing a size smaller than your regular bust measurement for the best fit. The sizing guide accommodates various bust circumferences: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) inches or 71 (81.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5) cm.
YARN SPECIFICATIONS: This exquisite design utilizes fingering weight yarn, requiring 190 yards (174 m) per 50g skein. For the Summer by the Lake Top, you will need 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins of Battenkill Fibers Shushan, a lovely blend of 50/50 linen and fine wool. The total yardage needed for this project is 570 (760, 760, 950, 950, 1140, 1140, 1330, 1330) yards or 522 (696, 696, 870, 870, 1044, 1044, 1218, 1218) meters, making it an ideal project for both beginner and experienced knitters.
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES: The Summer by the Lake Top involves a variety of knitting techniques, including cable knitting, bind off (bo), and cast on (both backward loop and provisional methods). Other techniques you'll master include decreases (dec), increases (inc), knit (k), knit two together (k2tog), make one (m1), purl (p), purl two together (p2tog), slip stitch (s2kp2), and more. You'll also learn how to create a bobble stitch and incorporate Japanese knitting techniques into your work. Comprehensive instructions for the bobble stitch and detailed guidance on Japanese techniques are included in the pattern, ensuring you can tackle these stitches with confidence.
Whether you're enjoying a sunny day by the lake or heading to a summer gathering, the Summer by the Lake Top is the perfect addition to your wardrobe. Get ready to turn heads with your chic, handmade creation – download your pattern now and start your knitting journey today!
