Inspired by warm summer breezes, Zeffira is a versatile easy-to-knit lace top, constructed simply in two matching rectangular pieces and seamed for stability. It features pretty boat neck and relaxed fit flattering to many different figure types. Worked in a versatile light cotton yarn, this top is perfect for any season since it can be worn on its own, under a light cardigan, or layered over a tee.

Zeffira can be worn with whatever amount of ease you prefer; to choose the best size for you, measure your favorite garment that has a fit you love and work the size closest to that measurement.

Worked from the bottom up, the deep twisted rib section prevents rolling and accommodates the side vents. The rib then continues in narrow strips along the both sides of the body to edge the sleeve openings, and it finishes the neckline as well.

The interesting geometric lace looks more complicated than it really is – it is created with simple yarn overs and basic knit-two-together decreases, all of which makes this project suitable even for a novice lace knitter.

Please note that the Zeffira lace is presented in charts as
well as in complete row-by-row written directions.

Pattern update 10/15/2021 - this corrects the written directions only for Row 3 of Chart A - the ‘k2tog’ just before the pattern repeat should be ‘k1 tbl’ - the chart and everything else remains the same.

Finished Measurements
Chest: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)“ / 86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5) cm
Length: 22 (22½, 23, 23, 23½, 24, 24)” / 56 (57, 58.5, 58.5, 59.5, 61, 61) cm
Shown in size 38”
Intended to be worn with about 2 – 4” positive ease

Yarn
DK weight yarn, the original was knitted with Cloudborn Pima Cotton DK (100% Pima Cotton; 231 yards / 100 g); color: Caribbean; 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins

Gauge
20 sts x 24 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch using US 5 / 3.75 mm needle, blocked

Needles
US 5 / 3.75 mm needles
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions
stitch markers (optional)
tapestry needle

Zeffira was originally published as an exclusive Craftsy/Bluprint Kit in February 2020.

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