Inspired by mommy+me matching outfits, this top/tunic was designed to be a mini version of the Make Waves Top. This fun summer piece features an easy to work lace hem, cord-ties that tie in the back, and raindrops that make the knitting experience more fun and engaging!

Construction notes:The top/tunic is worked from the bottom up and in the round, starting with the lace section, and continued with St st and with the raindrops effect (which you can skip if you prefer plain St st). Once the armholes are reached, the front and back are worked flat to create armhole shaping and neckline shaping. The shoulders are joined with the three-needle bind-off, and the neckline is finished with i-cord edging at the same time creating the cords to tie in the back.

Knitting level: Intermediate

Skills required: making increases and decreases, circular knitting, three needle bind-off

Size: 1 (2, 4, 6)8, 10 year old

To fit: 18 (21, 23, 25)26.5, 28“ chest, with recommended positive ease of 2”

Finished measurements: 19.75 (23.5, 25.25, 27.5)29, 30.5“ (see schematic on page 3

Yarn: Worsted/DK weight cotton yarn/ 230 yards per 100g
Yarn used: We Are Knitters The Pima Cotton in Teal (MC) and Pearl Grey (CC) colorways

Yardage:
Tank top version: 195 (250, 290, 340)410, 480 yards in MC
and 35 (40, 45, 50)55, 60 yards in CC
Dress/tunic version: 280 (345, 395, 450)530, 610 yards in MC
and 50 (55, 60, 65)70, 75 yards in CC

Needles: 16” (or longer for larger sizes) circular needles in size needed to obtain the gauge for St st (suggested size: US 4)

Gauge: 21 sts x 30 rows/rounds = 4” x 4” in St st after wet-blocking

Notions: tapestry needle, stitch markers, waste yarn, spare needles of the same or smaller size as the gauge needle