A versatile garment made with easy lace, simple construction, and optional sleeves, Delani is a loose fitting top that can be worn on its own or layered. Recommended yarn choices include a light wool, as shown in sample, or a cotton blend which lends itself nicely to warmer temperatures.

Garment begins with a lace panel knit shoulder-to-shoulder and featuring an integrated i-cord neck edge. Stitches are then picked up along the edge of the lace panel and worked back and forth to shape armholes. Lower body and optional three-quarter length sleeves can be worked flat or in rounds; instructions for both methods are included.

Pattern heavily edited in June 2024 to include additional sizes and update to current formatting standards.

Finished Measurements
36(40,44,48,52,56,60,64,68,72)“ finished chest circumference. Best worn with 6-10” of positive ease; select a finished circumference that provides this amount of ease.

Yarn
Approx 747(810,908,1003,1115,1216,1313,1421,1487,1601) yards DK.
Sample shown in Berroco Ultra Wool DK in ‘Lavender’ (100% superwash wool; 292yds/100g)

Needles
US 6 (4 mm) 32” or longer circular ndl for body, and small circumference circular ndl or DPNs for sleeves
US 7 (4.5 mm) 32” or longer circular ndl for body, and small circumference circular ndl or DPNs for sleeves

Gauge
18 sts & 28 rows = 4” in Lace Pattern on US 6 (4 mm), blocked
20 sts & 26 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.5 mm), blocked

Notions
Yarn Needle
Scrap Yarn or Stitch Holders