This elegant top is the perfect dressy sleeveless sweater to party in, but is equally at home on a more casual outing! The front neckline is slightly rounded and accented with a beautiful textured lace motif, imitating a necklace, from which it draws its name. This top is worked in pieces from the bottom up in Stocking stitch, seamed at the shoulders, and a pretty trim is worked along the neckline and armholes. It’s knit in Nettle Soft DK for breathability and that little bit of extra cozy for a cool
evening out.

Sizes
XS (S, M)(L, XL, 2XL)(3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Sample shown in Size L, 105 cm / 41/25” Finished Circumference at widest part of upper torso. Recommended to be worn with 7.5 cm / 3” of ease.

Modelled with 8 cm / 31⁄4” positive ease by Model B (cover model), and with 2cm / 3⁄4” negative ease by Model A.

Finished Measurements

Hip Circumference: 81.5 (91, 101, 111, 121, 131,
141, 150.5, 160.5) cm / 32 (36, 39 3⁄4, 43 3⁄4, 47 1⁄2, 51 1⁄2, 55 1⁄2, 59 1⁄4, 63 1⁄4)“

Bust Circumference: 75.5 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125,
135, 144.5, 154.5) cm / 29 3⁄4 (33 1⁄2, 37 1⁄2, 41 1⁄4, 45 1⁄4, 49 1⁄4, 53, 57, 61)“

Back Neck to Hem Length: 52.5 (53, 54.5, 56, 57.5,
58, 59.5, 60, 60.5) cm / 20 3⁄4 (21, 21 1⁄2, 22, 22 3⁄4, 22 3⁄4, 23 1⁄2, 23 1⁄2, 23 3⁄4)“

Gauge
20.5 sts / 27.5 rows = 10 cm / 4” in St st, blocked.

Materials

Yarn: Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Nettle Soft DK
68% SW Merino/32% Nettle, 100g/3.5oz, 350m/385yd

Sample shown in Pyrite.

Yardage: 2 (3, 3)(3, 4, 4)(4, 4, 5) skeins.

Yardage Estimate: Approx 443 (503, 567)(636, 701,
756)(830, 895, 964) m / 485 (551, 621)(697, 769,
828)(910, 981, 1057) yds.

Needle sizes: One set size 3.75 mm / US 5, 150 cm /
60” circular needles, or size needed to achieve gauge

Notions: Cable needle (optional), stitch markers (at
least 2), tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holders.