The Dianthus Top is inspired by one of my favorite flowers, the carnation. It is frilly and sweet, much like the flower. Knitted from the bottom-up, this design features a scalloped lace hem and cuffs and a keyhole neckline that is adjusted and tied with a drawstring ribbon. Cropped with a high-low hem with long sleeves, the height of both the body and sleeves may be altered to longer or shorter lengths using the alternatives provided in the the pattern.

Sizes
XS - 28-30” (34”)
S - 32-34” (39”)
M - 36-38” (44”)
L - 40-42” (48”)
XL - 44-46” (51”)
2XL - 48-50” (54”)
3XL - 52 - 54” (59”)
4XL - 56-59” (61”)
5XL - 60-62” (65”)

Skill Level - Intermediate

Materials
798 836, 960, 1076, 1196, 1284, 1346, 1402, 1504 yards worsted weight yarn (cat. 4)
US 8/5mm 24-32” circular needles
US 8/5mm 16” circular needles
US 7/4.5mm 24-32” circular needles
US 7/4.5 16” circular needles
US 6/4mm 16-24” circular needles
Measuring Tape
Large eye blunt needle
14 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28 Stitch Markers
BOR Marker
Removable place markers
~ 4 feet of ⅜ ” wide ribbon
Or size needed to obtain gauge.

This pattern includes 2 versions (color-coded and black and white for color-blindness accessibility), abbreviation key, stitch explanation, tips, alternatives, written directions, lace charts and schematic.

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