Knitted from the top down, this feminine T- shirt has a lace collar, cap sleeves, and a pretty border. The garment’s flared shaping is achieved by working Japanese short rows. Shihui Knits‘ mohair-blend Silk Cloud is used for the yoke, paired with the alpaca-merino Cima for the main body. “The tension is very loose to give maximum stretch when the garment is blocked,“ says Mary Henderson. “This top can be Worn with negative or positive ease, depending on personal preference.”

Sizes

• 6 - 8: to fit bust 76 - 81cm (30 - 32”); actual bust 81.5cm (32”); actual length 50cm (19.75”)
• 10 - 12: to fit bust 86 -981cm (34 - 36”); actual bust 92cm (36.25”); actual length 51.5cm (20.25”)
• 14 - 16: to fit bust 97 - 102cm (38 - 40”); actual bust 103cm (40.5”); actual length 52.5cm (20.75”)
• 18 - 20: to fit bust 107 - 112cm (42 - 44”); actual bust 112.5cm (44.25”); actual length 54cm (21.25”)
• 22 - 24: to fit bust 117 - 122cm (46 - 48”); actual bust 123cm (48.5”); actual length 55cm (21.75”)

Tension

• 13 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st using 4.5mm needles and yarn A.
• 9 sts and 13 rows to 5cm over Sleeve and Collar Edging using 5mm needles and yarn A.
• 15 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over st st using 5mm needles and yarn B.
• 18 sts and 28 rows to 10cm in Lace Border pattern using 5mm needles and yarn B.

Yarn Requirements

• A: Shibui Silk Cloud, 25g
• B: Shibui Cima, 50g

Size 6 - 8: 1 ball of each of A and B.
All other sizes: 2 balls each of A and B.

Needles and Accessories

• 1 set 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needles
• 1 set 5mm (UK 6/US 8) circular needles
• 1 set 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) double-pointed needles
• 1 set 5mm (UK 6/US 8) double-pointed needles
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders
• 4mm (UK 8/U5 G/6) crochet hook
• Waste yarn