This top is inspired by the waves of the Atlantic where they meet the Coast of Connemara.

The top is worked in the round in one piece to arms, then the front and back are worked flat and joined with a 3 needle bindoff. The neck and arm edgings are then picked up and worked. There is an opening at the back of the neck, closed with a button.

There are both charted and written instructions for the lace pattern.

Size
1 year (2 years, 4 years, 6 years, 8 years, 10 years), to fit chest 48 (53.5, 58.5, 63.5, 67, 71)cm (19 (21, 23, 25, 26.5, 28)in). The finished chest measurements, including positive ease, are 51 (56.5, 62, 67.5, 71, 76.5)cm (20.25 (22.5, 24.75, 27, 28.25, 30.5)in)

Materials
DK yarn. A cotton/bamboo or other cotton blend is preferable.
MC 200 (240, 290, 350, 400, 460)m (219 (262, 317, 383, 437, 503)yds)
CC 90 (110, 130, 150, 180, 210)m (98 (120, 142, 164, 197, 230)yds)
1 button, 1.5cm (0.5in) diameter

Equipment
4.5mm (US7) circular needle 60 cm (24 in) long for 6 years, 8 years,
10 years sizes, or size needed to match gauge
4.5mm (US7) circular needle 40 cm (16 in) long for 1 year, 2 years, 4 years sizes, or size needed to match gauge
Set of 4 4.5mm (US7) dpns or size needed to match gauge
2 stitch holders
1 stitch marker
Yarn needle

Gauge
22sts and 25rnds = 10cm(4in) square on 4.5mm (US7) needles, worked in stocking stitch in the round and blocked.
26sts and 24rnds = 10cm(4in) square on 4.5mm (US7) needles, worked in lace pattern in the round and blocked.

Skills
You will need to be able to work in the round on circular needles and double pointed needles (magic loop may be used instead)
Stitches used include knit, purl, k2tog, skp, p2tog, p2togtbl, and yo.

If you purchase this pattern you may personally produce hand knitted finished items to use, sell or gift as you wish. I request that you do not use my name on any adverts or labels for finished items that you sell. The written pattern is for personal use only, do not reproduce or distribute this pattern without permission.