Pay what works

Knitting is not only a creative and relaxing occupation, in times as these it also is invaluable as a sort of therapy, an opportunity to make enriching encounters and come together with other knitters. Last but not least, it’s a wonderful way to make your own sustainable wardrobe.

In order to make my knitting patterns accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation, I now offer a “Pay What Works” scheme. This way, you choose the amount that you feel is accessible for you and use the corresponding coupon code at checkout. The price indicated above is the full price and no coupon code is needed to purchase the pattern at this price. Below are listed two coupon codes with their corresponding final price.

Coupon codes:

Lillelarsen5 => 5 €

Lillelarsen3 => 3 €

Description

The Marigold top is a light cotton-wool top, which makes for a quick and easy summer project. It is knit in the round from the bottom up until the armholes, where front and back are split and worked separately. The top half of the upper body has a delicate diagonal lace pattern, which gives it an airy and light look. The lace pattern is mirrored on the lower border with a small eyelet pattern.

The shape of the lower body is straight without waist shaping, allowing thus for a comfortable ease for the upper body. Edges of both sleeves and neckline are made neat by picking up stitches and knitting two purled rounds.

This pattern is suited for newer knitters that are looking for a new challenging with knitting lace, since it gives detailed description and a chart to guide you through the upper part of the body.  

Needle size:

3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles, 60 - 80 cm (24-32”) in length
3 mm (US 2.5) circular needles, 60 – 80 cm (24-32”) in length

SIZE GUIDE - to fit :

BUST CIRC.: 81 (86, 91, 96) 101, 106, 111 {116, 121, 127} // 32 (34, 36, 38) 40, 42, 44 {46, 48, 50}”*

SIZE GUIDE - finished measurements :

BUST CIRC.: 99 (104, 109, 114) 119, 124, 129 {134, 139, 143} cm // 39 (41, 43, 45) 46.75, 48.75, 50.75 {52.75, 54.75, 56.25}“

TENSION/ GAUGE:

10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) = 22 sts x 31 rows in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm (US 4) needle

YARN:

1 thread 4-ply or sport yarn

Yarn usage:

Onion Knit Fino (50 g / 155 m // 170 yds): 5 (5, 6, 6) 6, 7, 7 {7, 7, 8} skeins

Meters: 678 (748, 792, 842) 878, 932, 965 {1031,
1067, 1140} m

Yardage: 742 (818, 866, 921) 961, 1020, 1056 {1128,
1168, 1247} yds

Other materials:

2 markers / stitch holders or scrap yarn / tapestry needle

Note that all of my patterns are professionally techedited and test knit before publication.