Connected Top PDF Knitting Pattern

Description

We are all interconnected on this planet Earth, even if we are separated by land and sea. Our love for the magic of knitting keeps us intertwined, just like the stitches in our art.

Connected is a bottom-up, seamed sleeveless top, featuring a colorwork motif on the front and back of the garment. The two pieces are worked separately, seamed together, then a I-Cord BO hem is worked around.

Yarns Used: June Cashmere Lace (Light Fingering; 100% Cashmere goat; 308 yards / 50 grams). 2 skeins in Slate (3, 3, 4, 5), 1 skein in Scarlet (1, 1, 1, 1).
Needle: US 4 (3.5mm), US 5 (3.75mm) 24” (60cm) or 80” circular needles.
Yardage: 924 (1,078, 1,232, 1,386, 1,504) yards (844, 985, 1,125, 1,375 meters)
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows per 4 inches/10 cm in St. st (after blocking)
Other Notions: Stitch markers, darning needle, extra US 5 needle
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
Final Measurements: 2” of negative ease for a form-fitting garment. Choose a size that is 2” smaller than your bust size.
Bust 32” (36”, 40”, 44”, 48”)

This pattern has been tech edited and test knit for clarity and corrections.