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A super simple oversized slightly cropped top that’s perfect for relaxed summer wear. The lace pattern looks complicated but it’s actually just a clever combination of easy to work stitches. The linen yarn is super crisp and looks fantastic as detailed lace edging.

We work from the top down using a simple construction. We cast on stitches at the shoulder and work down the back to the underarm with a little short row shaping. Stitches are picked up at each shoulder and worked down the front to the underarm while shaping the neckline. All stitches are joined in the round and worked straight down to the hem, working the lace pattern as we go. There is a choice of body lengths for a shorter crop or longer length. We pick up stitches around each armhole to finish with lace edging. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neckline and we work the last lace edge.

Invermoriston is a beautiful village in the Scottish Highlands next to a stunning forest with dramatic river views. We visit it often and this top happened to be on the needles during our last stay.

 
Suggested Yarn: Tribe Yarns Lithuanian Linen (100% Lithuanian Linen) Heavy Lace/Light Fingering 450 m/
492 yds per 100 g skein:
Colourway - Uptown

Meterage Shorter Length (505, 605, 660) [760, 840, 940] {1025, 1150, 1230} m
Yardage Shorter Length (555, 665, 720) [830, 920, 1025] {1120, 1260, 1345} yds

Meterage Longer Length (575, 685, 750) [855, 945, 1055] {1145, 1275, 1365} m
Yardage Longer Length (635, 760, 820) [934, 1035, 1245] {1255, 1400, 1495} yds

Dimensions (Metric):
Suggested Ease: 12.5-25 cm depending on preferred fit.
Garment Chest Circumference: (89, 100, 108) [116, 127, 135] {144, 155, 164} cm
Armhole Depth (16, 16.5, 17.5) [18.5, 19.5, 20] {21.5, 22, 22.5} cm
Length Underarm to Hem Shorter Length: (27.5, 30, 30) [32.5, 32.5, 35] {35, 37.5, 37.5} cm
Length Underarm to Hem Longer Length: (35, 37.5, 37.5) [40, 40, 42.5] {42.5, 50, 50} cm

Dimensions (Imperial):
Suggested Ease: 5-10” depending on preferred fit
Garment Chest Circumference: (35½, 40, 43) [47, 51, 54] {58, 62, 65}”
Armhole depth: (6½, 6¾, 7) [7½, 7¾, 8] {8½, 8¾, 9]”
Length Underarm to Hem Shorter Length (11, 12, 12) [13, 13, 14] {14, 15, 15}”
Length Underarm to Hem Longer Length (14, 15, 15) [16, 16, 17] {17, 18, 18}”

Needles: 3.5 mm/US 4 100 cm/40” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge

Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm/4” with 3.5 mm/US 4 needle in stocking stitch after blocking

Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, one stitch marker, waste yarn or spare circular needle for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful

Many thanks to my tech editor Alittlebitsheepish and to fabulous test knitters WoolyMcFluff, Danitz, Anemone68, lifen, mamma5, rainey01 and torchandhammer.