“This top, with its short semi-dolman sleeves, will be ideal for cooler summer evenings,” says designer Pat Menchini. “The pretty V-shaped lace panels with a small centre cable are straightforward to work. The cable on the centre panel frames the deep V neck.” Pat’s project has been knitted here in a cobalt shade of Yarn Stories Fine Merino DK, which has a wonderful softness.

Sizes

• Size 8-10:To fit bust 81-86cm (32-34”); Actual Bust 91cm (36”); Actual Length 53cm (21”); Sleeve Seam 37cm (14.5”)
• Size 12-14:To fit bust 91-97cm (36-38”); Actual Bust 102cm (40”); Actual Length 54cm (21.5”); Sleeve Seam 40cm (15.5”)
• Size 16-18:To fit bust 102-107cm (40-42”); Actual Bust 112cm (44”); Actual Length 55cm (21.75”); Sleeve Seam 42.5cm (16.75”)
• Size 20-22:To fit bust 112-117cm (44-46”); Actual Bust 122cm (48”); Actual Length 56cm (22”); Sleeve Seam 45cm (17.5”)
• Size 24-26:To fit bust 122-127cm (48-50”); Actual Bust 132cm (52”); Actual Length 57cm (22.5”); Sleeve Seam 47.5cm (18.75”)
• Size 28-30:To fit bust 132-137cm (52-54”); Actual Bust 142cm (56”); Actual Length 58cm (23”); Sleeve Seam 50cm (19.75”)

Yarn Requirements
Yarn Stories Fine Merino DK (DK weight; 100% merino, 120m/131yds per 50g ball)

• Sizes 8-10, 12-14 - 7 balls
• Size 16-18 - 8 balls
• Size 20-22 - 9 balls
• Sizes 24-26, 28-30 - 10 balls

Needles and Accessories

• 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles
• 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles
• 1 set 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) doublepointed needles for neckband
• Cable needle
• Stitch holder