Knitted Summer Lace Top With Cowl Neck Strap
The Knitted Summer Lace Top with a stylish Cowl Neck Strap is the perfect blend of comfort and elegance for warm days. This trendy top features a delicate lace design that adds a touch of femininity, making it a versatile piece for both casual outings and special occasions. The cowl neck strap adds a unique flair to the top, giving it a modern twist. Whether you pair it with denim shorts for a relaxed look or dress it up with a skirt for a more polished ensemble, this top will effortlessly elevate your summer wardrobe. It's a must-have piece that will keep you feeling cute and cool all season long!
Instructions:
Sizes: 34/36 (38/40) 42/44
You will need: 400 (400) 450 g of mint-colored yarn (100% cotton; 70 m/50 g); knitting needles size 5.5; crochet hook size 4.5.
Lace Pattern. Number of stitches multiple of 5 + 1 + 2 edge stitches. Knit according to the chart, which shows the front and back rows. Start with 1 edge stitch, repeat the pattern constantly, end with the stitch after the pattern repeat and 1 edge stitch. Continuously repeat the 1st and 2nd rows.
Garter Stitch. Knit all stitches in both the front and back rows.
Gauge: 20 sts and 21.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm.
Knitting pattern chart for women's lace top:
Back. Cast on 73 (83) 93 stitches and knit 1 wrong side row with purl stitches. This row is not counted in the following calculations. Continue working in lace pattern. After 33.5 cm = 72 rows from the initial row, knit 1 cm = 2 rows in garter stitch for the closing band, and to gather the width in the 1st row, knit all yarn overs together with the next stitch = 59 (67) 75 sts. After 34.5 cm = 74 rows from the initial row, bind off all stitches as purl stitches.
Front. Start knitting like the back, but without the closing band. After 34.5 cm = 74 rows from the initial row, cast on 1 x 5 stitches for the strap on both sides, then in every 2nd row 7 (8) 9 x 5 new stitches and include in the pattern = 153 (173) 193 sts. After 54 cm = 116 rows (55 cm = 118 rows) 56 cm = 120 rows from the initial row, knit 1 wrong side row with purl stitches and then bind off all stitches as knit stitches.
Assembly. Sew the side edges of the strap (the seam is located in the middle of the back). Crochet the initial rows of the strap with 1 row of slip stitches. Fold the strap inward (see the dashed line on the pattern) and sew it in the middle of the back for 6 cm. Sew the side seams.
