The Valencia Top is named after a popular street in San Francisco’s mission district and is the sister pattern to the Embarcardero Top.

This top is knit sideways in one piece, beginning at one sleeve and ending at the other. A cute and simple lace panel decorates the shoulders and the bottom hemline. German short rows are used to shape the sleeves while decreases and increases shape the flattering neckline. Lastly, the sides and underarms are seamed to complete the Valencia Top.

Please note that this tee was designed with linen in mind. Linen grows about 10% after knitting. The tee is intended to fit loosely upon the wearer.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, 1XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) = 33 (36, 39, 42, 45)(48, 51, 55, 60)” Bust

Gauge: 18 sts x 24 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch.

Yarn: Quince & Co. Kestrel (1.76 oz/ 50 g, 76 yds/69 m, 100% Linen) 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)(12, 14, 16, 18) balls of color Wave, or 452 (532, 580, 684, 760)(912, 1064, 1216, 1368) yards of any heavy worsted weight yarn that matches gauge.

Needles: US sizes #10 (6mm) 32”-60” circulars, or any size necessary to obtain gauge.

Other Materials: Stitch markers (6), darning needle, scrap yarn.

Skills Needed:
German Short Rows - Click here to watch a GSR video tutorial
Decreases
Increases
Reading charts
Easy lace
Seaming

Special thanks to Quince & Co. for the generous yarn support.

Please come ask questions and share either in-progress or FO photos in the Juliana Lustenader Designs group!