The perfect piece for layering, the Olivine Top will have you knitting up lace in no time. This top is worked back and forth in pieces from the bottom up in an easy-to-memorize lace mesh pattern. The open side seams add to the airiness of this light summer top.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 30½ (34, 36, 39½, 41½, 44½, 47, 50)“ circumference at underarm. Top shown measures 34”; modeled with zero ease.

Yarn Brown Sheep Company Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% Merino wool; 215 yd 197 m/3½ oz 100 g): #365 Peridot, 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins.

Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Size 6 (4 mm): 16” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 31 rows = 4” in Lace Mesh patt on larger needles.

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NOTES

• This top is worked back and forth in pieces from the bottom up. Stitches are picked up from the front and back armhole and joined in the round to work 2” of rib. The sides are not joined.

• The lace pattern of this top is a combination of a yarnover (yo) and pass slipped stitch over (psso). When shaping for armholes and neckline, do not work a yarnover if there are not enough stitches for the corresponding decrease.

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