A drapey, cropped top with kimono sleeves and lace accents. Bauteous is nearly seamless. There is about 1” of rib at the bottom edge and that needs to be sewn (front/back) on each side. The remainder is seamless.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
XS/S (M/L, XL/2XL) – see Notes. Shown in size XS/S.

Finished Measurements
Bust: 44 (53, 62½)“; Length: 14¾”

Yarn
Villa by Classic Elite Yarns
(70% baby alpaca, 30% bamboo; 50 g = 236 yards)
5 (6, 7) hanks 2731 Periwinkle

Needles
Circular knitting needle (24”) in size US 4 (3.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Other Materials
Removable marker
Stitch markers (optional)

Gauge
23 sts and 35 rows = 4” in St st. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Notes
Body is worked in one piece starting from the lower front edge, up the front, over the shoulders, and down to the lower back edge. The sleeves are worked separately and sewn to body during finishing.

The garment has a relaxed fit and is intended for bust measurements of 32–36 (40–44, 48–52)“. Choose a size with bust circumference approximately 8 (9, 10)” to 12 (13, 14)“ larger than your actual bust.

You may find it helpful to mark the beginning and end of each lace panel using stitch markers.