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The Wildlane Top is my first knitting pattern, created to conjure up lanes of wild grass and nature. There are instances where we make plans to walk a straight path, but more times than not, our lives wander along different lanes, wild and beautiful. This top is to celebrate that, and to embrace the fact that we can be free in our choices, and in the end, it all works out.

This is a loose-fitting, boxy cropped top with recommended 4-6”/ 10-15cm of positive ease. The top is worked from bottom up, then split to work back and forth for the front and back separately, including the lace pattern.

Many parts of this pattern can be adjusted to the desired length if you prefer a longer/shorter top in general, or if you prefer a specific coloured part of the top to be longer/shorter. The intent of this pattern is to allow the knitter to make this top their own, making choices that work for them.

The Wildlane top is a great transitional piece for layering and can be paired with many different wardrobe options such as with a dress, bottoms, or thrown over a thin top for extra warmth.

I hope you enjoy this pattern, process of choosing which yarns to use, and wearing this garment for years to come!

Gauge

17 sts x 21 rows in stockinette stitch (worked flat) = 4” x 4” using size 5mm (US 8) needles after blocking.

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) to be worn with about 4-6”/ 10-15cm positive ease. Shown in size M with 6”/ 15cm positive ease.

Finished Measurements (Note: when working with cotton or cotton blend yarn, the finished garment will stretch, especially after wash and wear)

Bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)” / 86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm

Yarn

Suggested: a plant fiber such as cotton or a cotton blend) for warmer weather

MC - Berroco Modern Cotton (worsted weight; 60% pima cotton 40% modal rayon); 209yds/ 191m per 100g / 3.5oz 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins, 274 (326, 375, 434, 507, 593, 667, 766, 816)yds/ 251 (298, 343, 397, 464, 542, 610, 700, 746) m

CC - Berroco Modern Cotton (worsted weight; 60% pima cotton 40% modal rayon); 209yds/ 191m per 100g / 3.5oz 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skeins, 115 (128, 142, 156, 169, 183, 196, 210, 223) yds/ 105 (117, 130, 143, 155, 167, 179, 192, 204) m)