Drop Stitch Top by Patons

Craft: Knitting

A gorgeous, light summer top that gets its lacy effect from a technique called ‘drop stitch’. Shown in Patons Grace.

Top is worked in one piece from front to back in 8-row drop stitch pattern. Sew side and sleeve seams. Work neck edging to finish.

Construction schematics are provided in pdf download

Skill Level

Easy

Sizes

Size / To fit bust measurement / Finished bust

XS/S / 28’’-34’’ (71-86.5 cm) / 36’’ (91.5 cm)

Medium / 36’’-38’’ (91.5-96.5 cm) / 40’’ (101.5 cm)

Large / 40’’-42’’ (101.5-106.5 cm) / 44’’ (112 cm)

X-Large / 44’’-46’’ (112-117 cm) / 48’’ (122 cm)

2/3XL / 48’’-54’’ (122-137 cm) / 56’’ (142 cm)

4/5XL / 56’’-62’’ (142-157.5 cm) / 64’’ (162.5 cm)

Yarn Requirements

Patons® Grace™ (1.75 oz/50 g) #62244 (Wasabi) 7-8-9-10-11-12 balls

Needles

Size 3.75 (US 5) circular knitting needle 40’’ (100 cm) long

Size 3.25 (US 3) circular knitting needle 24’’ (60 cm) long