If you’re adorable with Paulette’s character in Legally Blonde (the nail technician played by Jennifer Coolidge), then you’ll love this ‘you-look-like-the-4th-of-July’ design!

The Sweet Paulette Top is an adorable, retro-inspired summer top that features picot edging, a sweetheart neckline and fabulous picot sleeves! This top may be knit with stripes (as listed in the pattern), or as a solid or gradient. Alternatives to this pattern include Icord straps and adding elastic to the back ribbing.

I often find difficulty finding cute and lightweight summer knits that cover the bra straps, but the Sweet Paulette Top was designed to do just that! So ‘Bend and Snap!’

Sizes
XS ~ 28-31 (28)” / 71-79 (71) cm
S ~ 32-35 (32)” / 83-89 (81) cm
M ~ 36-39 (36)” / 90-99 (91) cm
L ~ 40-43 (40)” / 100-109 (101) cm
XL ~ 44-47 (44)” / 110-119 (112) cm
2XL ~ 48-51 (48)” / 120-130 (122) cm
3XL ~ 52-55 (52)” / 131-140 (132) cm
4XL ~ 56-59 (56)” /141-150 (142) cm
5XL ~60-64 (60)” / 151-160 (152) cm
Fits bust sizes _-_” with 1-5”/ 5-13 cm negative ease (actual flat bust measurement) It is recommended to size DOWN for a true negative ease fit, especially if on the smaller side of the bust range.

Gauge
~ 24 sts x 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch - BLOCKED

Materials
~430 (460, 520, 600) 750, 810, 890 {1000, 1200} yards / 394 (420, 475, 550) 686, 741, 814 {914, 1098} meters of fingering weight yarn (cat. 1) for MC***
~15 (17, 19, 22) 25, 28, 32 {36, 40} yards / 14 (16, 17, 20) 23, 26, 29 {33, 37} meters of fingering weight yarn (cat. 1) EACH for C1, C2, C3, C4, C5***
US 5/3.75mm 24-32” circular needles*
US 3/3.25mm 24-32” circular needles**
Measuring Tape
Large eye blunt needle
4 Stitch Markers
BOR Marker
Removable place markers
Or size needed to obtain gauge
Or 2 sizes below needle size to obtain gauge

If choosing to knit this top in a solid/gradient yarn, please add total yardage for MC+C1+C2+C3+C4+C5 or follow these estimates ~505 (511, 615, 710) 910, 1050, 1180 {1290, 1400} yards / 462 (467, 562, 640) 832, 960, 1080 {1180, 1280} meters of fingering weight yarn

This is an intermediate level knit.

Skills required: knitting in the round, knitting flat, folded edge, picot edging, transitioning colors, seaming, twisted rib stitch

This pattern includes 2 version (black and white with parenthesis - color bind accessible and color-coded), materials list, abbreviation key, stitch explanation, tips, alternatives, video/photo tutorial, written row-by-row directions and a schematic.

©Lovely by Lee The Sweet Paulette Top pattern may not be shared, sold or copied. If selling knitted makings from this pattern online, please provide a link or mention of design by Lovely by Lee at lovelybylee.com.