Elegant and refined are great adjectives to describe this top worked in the round from the bottom and shaped using short-rows. Easy to dress up or down, this gorgeous top was inspired by the grace and sophistication of Katherine Hepburn. The raised bottom edge in back may help channel her famous feisty nature, too!
The only seams are the shoulders, which are joined using three-needle bind-off. The lace pattern is easy to memorize, then stockinette speeds work along so that you’re done in no time. Simple edges worked in garter finish everything off nicely.
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
Bust: 30 1/4 (34 1/4, 38 1/4, 42 1/4, 46, 50 1/4)“/ 77 (87, 97, 107.5, 117, 127.5) cm
Length at lowest part of center front: 18 (18 3/4, 19 1/2, 20 1/2, 21 1/2, 22 1/2)”/ 45.5 (47.5, 49.5, 52, 54.5, 57) cm
Yarn needed:
Fingering weight (Super Fine #1)
480 (545, 607, 673, 727, 793) yds/ 439 (498, 555, 615, 665, 725) m
Yarn used:
Artfil Belle (80% merino superwash wool, 20% nylon); 387 yards/ 354 meters per 3 1/2 oz/ 100 gram hanks; color #1050 Spicy, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3) hanks.