Knitted Summer Top

Imagine a gorgeous knitted summer top embracing you in cozy warmth while still letting those breezy summer vibes reach your skin! The intricate patterns and breathable yarn make it a perfect addition to your sunny day wardrobe. Whether you're out for a casual lunch or strolling by the beach, this knitted top is sure to keep you stylish and comfortable all season long. Pair it with your favorite shorts or flowy skirt for a laid-back, effortlessly chic look that screams summer fun! So, slip into your knitted summer top, soak up the sunshine, and embrace the season in cozy style!

Materials and Info

Size: 3, 4 (5, 6) 7, 8 (9, 10) 11, 12 (13, 14)

Materials: Approximately 4, 4 (4, 5) 5, 6 (6, 6) 7, 7 (7, 8) balls of KnitPick Shine Sport (110yd, 50g) , stitch markers, yarn needle

Needle Size: 5(US) 3.75mm straight

Gauge (tension): 23sts & 28ows to make 10cm square

Chest Measurement: 55, 57, (59, 61) 63, 66 (69, 72) 75, 78 (81, 84) cm

METHOD

This pattern is made similar to a drop sleeve style, worked flat from the bottom up with 10cm of ease. The neck is created by sewing the shoulders, leaving a boat neck style neck opening with cap sleeves.

REBEKAH LACE STITCH PATTERN

Row 1 – k1, k2tog, k2tog, (yo, k1) 3 times, yo, ssk, ssk

Row 2 – purl across

Row 3 – repeat row 1

Row 4 – purl across

Row 5 – k1, k2tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, ssk

Row 6 – purl across

Rebekah Tee Pattern

BACK

Cast on 75, 79 (81, 85) 89, 91 (93, 97) 99, 103 (105, 111) sts

Work 1 repeat of Rebekah Lace Stitch pattern across starting as follows:

Knit 1, 3 (4, 0) 2, 3 (4, 0) 1, 3 (4, 1), work 6, 6 (6, 7) 7, 7 (7, 8) 8, 8 (8, 9) pattern repeats, knit 2, 4 (5, 1) 3, 4 (5, 1) 2, 4 (5, 2)

Work in stockinette until your work measures 24, 24 (25.5, 27) 28.5, 30 (31, 32) 33.5, 35 (36, 37.5) cm measured from the cast-on edge. Place markers on each end of the row to mark armhole.

Cast on 6sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows, placing a marker. Keep the 6 cast on stitches on each sleeve in garter stitch (knit every row) while the remainder of the back continues in stockinette.

Continue working in pattern until work measures 37, 38 (40, 42) 44, 46 (48, 50) 52, 54, (56, 58) cms from cast on edge ending after completing a wrong side row. Bind off, leaving a long enough tail to sew the shoulder seam.

FRONT

Repeat back.

Sew the side seams.

NECK

Mark 21, 22 (23, 24) 25, 26 (27, 28) 29, 30 (31, 33) stitches in from either end of the top of both the back and front pieces. Sew the shoulders together to the markers.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends and block.

Abbreviations

ABBREVIATIONS

• K – knit
• P – purl
• YO – yarn over
• K2tog -knit 2 stitches together
• SSK – slip, slip, knit the slipped sts together