A summer garment with a twist.
I like the contrast between the fine knitted fabric and the beautiful lace pattern with the roughness of a leather drawstring. I think it gets an intriguing look when you combine different materials.
Why don´t use a satin ribbon an have the top on a new years eve party.

Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
Finished Bust Circumference: 85 (95) 105 (115) 125 (135) 145 (155) cm / 33,25 (37,25) 41,25 (45,25) 49,25 (53,25) 57,25 (61,25)“.
Rek. ease: 2-10 cm / 1,5-4”.
Suggested yarn: Merino-Linen from Imagine Wool (50g = 200m)
Yarn: 154 (168) 181 (196) 211 (225) 238 (256) g
Suggested needles: 3 mm (US2,5) circular needle 55/75 cm (22/30”)
Gauge: 28 sts x 32 rows in stockinette sts in the round, blocked.
Notions: Stitch holder or waste yarn, 3 sts markers, scissors and a tapestry needle.

~ This top is worked top down. You knit the front and the back first then joined in the round to knit the body.

~ The lace pattern that tace the spine you read from a chart.

Techniques in this pattern
Cast on
knit
purl
knit together with cast on edge
increases
read lacepattern from chart
Bind off
Sew dubble folded hem