Claude Monet’s gardens at his home in Giverny, France, were the setting for some of his most well-known works. Imagine wisteria climbing the trellises there as you work a beautiful vining lace up the center back of the Giverny Top. The lacing at the back hem gives a subtle nod to the corsets worn in Monet’s era.

Skill Level Intermediate

Yarn Weight 2

Finished Measurements 29.75 (33.5, 37.5, 40.75, 44.5, 48.5, 52.25, 56.5, 60.5)“/74.5 (84, 94, 102, 111, 121, 130.5, 141, 151) cm circumference at underarm. Top shown measures 33.5”/84cm modeled with 1.5”/4cm of negative ease.

Yarn BC Garn Bio Balance (55% organic wool, 45% organic cotton; 246 yd 225 m/13/4 oz 50 g): #11 Skylight, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.

Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 24–40”/60-100 cm circular depending on size you are making. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle.

Gauge 29 sts and 41 rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st.

NOTES
This top is worked back and forth in one piece from the lower edge to the waist, then the piece is joined and worked in the round to the underarm. The upper backs and front are worked separately back and forth.

Photos by Molly Stevenson