Treat yourself to this feminine summer top with subtle cables with all-over lace ‘hearts’ and tulip shaped sleeves. A crochet trim with optional beads embellish the sleeves and hem. This is a fitted sweater with 1-2” of ease at the bust and that hangs freely at the hip.

The body is constructed in the round through the armhole shaping. Sleeves are set-in.

The suggested yarn is Cascade Ultra Pima 100% cotton, which is a DK weight. Bust sizes and yarn amounts are as follows:

• 33.25” bust (size small) with Hip measurement of 36” (660 yards/600 m)

• 37” bust (size medium) with Hip measurement of 40” (880 yards/800 m)

• 40” bust (size Large) with Hip measurement of 44” (880 yards/800 m)

• 44.5” bust (size extra Large) with Hip measurement of 48” (1100 yards/1000 m)

270 (294, 324, 348) size 6/0 E (seed) beads, for beaded edging around hem and sleeves (optional).

Equipment needed is:

• US size 5/3.75mm circular knitting needles of length 32-40”/80-100cm

• US size 6/4mm circular knitting needles of length 32-40”/80-100cm

• US E-4/3.5mm crochet hook

• tapestry needle

• 2 stitch holders 8 stitch markers

Gauge
20 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10cm, in St st on larger needles
22 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10cm, inSt st on smaller needles