Inspired by the essence of Art Deco Woman’s fashion “Geraldine top” is the perfect project for lace lovers. The simple shape and plain front with the gentle scoop neckline are based on a flapper dress and it’s an opener for the ornate back which meant to evoke lace, fringe, and feathers.

The oversized shape makes this pattern really comfy and ideal for spring and summer or layering in the colder seasons.

The garment is a fabulous knit for adventurous beginners - it’s worked from the top-down, seamlessly. Front and back shoulders are knitted flat and joined with 3 needle bind off method, then the body is made in the round. The twisted rib is another elegant touch to this top and it complements the lace pattern on the back. The Fleurvile 4 ply yarn gives it a nice drape and is soft to the skin.

Sizes
XS (S, M1, M2) L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Finished bust measurements - 98 (107.5, 117, 125) 142, 151, 159, 176 cm/ 38 ½ (42 ½ , 46, 49) 56, 59 ½ , 62 ½ , 69 inches.
Recommended ease: 20-25 cm/ 8-10 inches of positive ease.
Sample - size M1 on 90 cm/ 35 inches bust with 26 cm ease.

Yarn
Fleurvile 4 ply (100% Merino, 100 grams = 350 m/ 382 yds)
Sample made in “Hibiscus”
Yardage: 2 (2, 2, 3) 3, 4, 4, 5 skeins.

Needles
100 cm/40” circular knitting needle:
4.5 mm/US 7 for the body
4 mm/US 6 for the bottom hem ribbing
3.75 mm/US 5 for the neckline and sleeve ribbing
or size to obtain the gauge
one extra 4.5 mm/ US 7 needle for 3-needle BO

Gauge
21 sts and 30 rnds/4” (10 cm) in St st with the largest needles after blocking.

Others
2 removable stitch markers
crochet hook for provisional CO
blocking pins
waste yarn
tapestry needle

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