Center Of The You-Niverse is a fun and playful crop top designed to make you feel like the star of your own show! It features a construction style that knitters love: top-down, seamless, and with a few short rows to shape that beautiful neckline.

The body is cropped, making it perfect to pair with a dress, a skirt, or your favorite high-waisted pants. Subtle decreases in the back help create a flattering, body-hugging fit, and if you prefer a longer length, it’s easy to customize.

The instructions are for everyone: fully written out and accompanied by a helpful chart for the lace yoke.

Short rows are optional in this pattern, so feel free to skip them if you prefer a simpler version.

I hope you enjoy knitting this top as much as I loved creating it!

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SIZES
Finished bust circumference
32 (36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56)“
81 (91, 102, 112) (122, 132, 142) cm
Recommended ease: choose a size with approx. 0-2” (0-5 cm) of negative ease. See schematics with all finished measurements at the end of the pattern.

YARN
Worsted weight yarn, approximate amount:
370 (400, 480, 560) (670, 780, 850) yards
412 (458, 503, 567) (640, 714, 778) meters
Shown in Knit Picks Comfy (75% Cotton, 25% Acrylic; 109 yds / 100 m - 50 g): 4 (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9) skeins in colorway 7.

NEEDLES
US 8 – 5.0 mm
16” (41 cm) and 32” (81 cm) circulars.
a set of double pointed or long circular for magic loop in small circumferences.
US 6 – 4.0 mm
16” (41 cm) and 32” (81 cm) circulars.
a set of double pointed or long circular for magic loop in small circumferences.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, and tapestry needle.

GAUGE
15 sts and 21 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette stitch on US 8 (5 mm) needles.
Before you measure, please take the time to wash and block your swatch in the same manner that you will wash and block your sweater.