A Stockinette stitch, open-back top with I-cord ties and lace inserts on both the front and back. A-line shape is achieved by changing needle size. For a closed back version, knit the front twice.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL). Shown in size XS.

Finished Measurements
Bust: 32¾ (34¾, 37, 39¼, 41½)“
Length: 24 (24¼, 24½, 25, 25¼)”

Yarn
Bella Lino by Classic Elite Yarns
(58% linen, 26% viscose, 16% cotton; 50 g = 164 yards)
4 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls 8585 Sunshine

Needles
Knitting needles in sizes US 5, 7, and 9 (3.75, 4.5, and 5.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Other Materials
Removable stitch markers or safety pins
Six ½“ buttons
Stitch holders
Two dpn in size US 3 (3.25 mm) for I-cord ties

Gauge
In St st: 19 sts and 29 rows = 4” St st with smallest needles; 17 sts and 26 rows = 4” with middle needles; and 15 sts and 23 rows = 4” with largest needles. Take time to save time, check your gauge.