The Ariel top is knitted seamlessly in the round starting at the hem. The body is worked in a beautiful lace pattern that looks like mermaid tails. Straps are worked separately and then attached to the top. Lengths are given for two versions: cropped or normal length. But the length of the top is adjustable, and you can easily match the top for your own body measurements.

The top can also be knitted and worn without the straps. In that case I suggest you add a piece of elastic band inside the folded rib band.

The lace pattern is modified from a lace chart found in the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible by Hitomi Shida.

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

To be worn with some negative ease at the bust. Choose the size that is about 5-7.5 cm / 2-3 inches smaller than your actual bust circumference.

Finished bust circumference at top: 70 (77, 91, 98, 112, 119, 133, 140, 147) cm / 27.5 (30.25, 35.75, 38.5, 44, 46.75, 52.25, 55, 57.75) inches
Finished circumference at hem: 80 (88, 104, 112, 128, 136, 152, 160, 168) cm / 31.5 (34.75, 41, 44, 50.5, 53.5, 59.75, 63, 66.25) inches
Length from hem to top (adjustable): 30-40 cm / 11.75-15.75 inches
Note: Please be aware that adjusting the lengths of the garment will also affect the amount of yarn needed to finish the project.

Yarn
4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) skeins of Sandnes Garn Duo (55 % merino, 45% cotton; 115 m / 126 yards per 50 g) or 370 (410, 450, 490, 540, 600, 660, 720, 800) m / 410 (450, 490, 540, 600, 660, 720, 790, 870) yards of similar DK weight yarn.

Needles
3.00 mm / US2.5 circular needle with a cable length of 80 cm / 32 inches for smaller sizes and 100 cm / 40 inches for larger sizes for the main part
Note: Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge!

Gauge
1 pattern repeat of the lace pattern (16 sts) = 8 cm / 3.25 inches in the round
20 sts and 30 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of the lace pattern in the round, after blocking

Notions
1 stitch marker
4 coilless safety pins or removable stitch markers
sewing needle
blocking tools