Sizes: Women’s 1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6, 7; for a bust of 81-85, 91-96 (105-112, 122-127) 132-137, 142-147, 152-157 cm 32-34, 36-38 (41-44, 48-50) 52-54, 56-58, 60-62”.

Finished measurements after blocking:
Where to measure cm inch
A - Length hem - underarm 29, 34 (34, 36) 36, 38, 38 cm 11¼, 13¼ (13¼, 14¼) 14¼, 15, 15”
B – Armhole/Chest length 21, 24 (24, 26) 26, 26, 29 cm 8½, 9½ (9½, 10½) 10½, 10½, 11½“
C – Front neck depth 7, 7 (7, 7) 8, 8, 8 cm 2¾, 2¾ (2¾, 2¾) 3, 3, 3”
D - Chest circumference 91, 105 (119, 132) 146, 146, 160 cm incl 5 - 9 cm ease 36, 41½ (46¾, 52¼) 57¾, 57¾, 63” incl 2 – 3½” ease

Yarn: 2 strands of BC Garn “Summer in Kashmir” (165 m 175 yd per 50 gr 1.75 oz), fingering-weight yarn (90% Cotton, 10% Cashmere) held together; 850, 1122 (1266, 1529) 1691, 1755, 1991 m 927, 1224 (1381, 1668) 1844, 1915, 2172 yd = 6, 7 (8, 10) 11, 11, 12 balls
Sample is knit in “Summer in Kashmir” size M in colourway “white”.

Needles: 4.5 mm/US7 for your preferred method of working body in the round or needle size to obtain gauge

Blocked gauge: 19 sts and 25 rows = 10 cm 4” in Lovelace Pattern

Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder/waste yarn

Construction notes: The Lovelace Top is an elegant strappy top, which is knit seamlessly bottom-up. It features a split hem, a structural rib pattern at the sides, which separates into armhole edges and the shoulder straps. A romantic all-over lace pattern creates an interesting visual effect and fun knitting experience. The shoulders are joined with a Three-Needle bind-off and the neck edge is finished with a modified i-cord to reflect the side rib.

Inspiration: This pattern was inspired by Ada Lovelace. “That brain of mine is something more than merely mortal, as time will show.”