Adriata

Adriata is a romantic summer top. A very romantic one. *Kissed by the sun and the sea, waves crashing in, carrying a cooling soft breeze.* It is worked from the top down, seamlessly, adorned with beautiful lace trimmings. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10). Recommended ease: 0-2" (0-5 cm) of negative ease. Shown in size 2 on a 35” [87.5 cm] bust. Please note that sizes 1 to 5 have 2 lace columns on the sides (under the underarms) while sizes 6 to 10 will have 4. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Bust circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)" [75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155, 165) cm]. Cross Back: 12½ (12¾, 13½, 14¾, 16, 17¼, 18, 18¾, 19¼, 20)" [31 (32, 34, 37, 40, 43, 45, 47, 48, 50) cm]. Armhole Depth: 7¼ (7¾, 8¼, 8¾, 9½, 9¾, 10¼, 10½, 11¼, 11½)" [18 (19.5, 20.5, 22, 23.5, 24.5, 25.5, 26.5, 28, 29) cm]. Length from underarm to hem: 13½" [34 cm] or desired length. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins of Coleman by Queen City Yarn (65% Silk / 35% Linen; 245 yards [224 m] / 115g), or 416 (465, 588, 710, 833, 955, 1078, 1200, 1323, 1445) yards [380 (425, 537, 649, 761, 873, 985, 1097, 1209, 1321) m] of DK weight yarn. Sample shown in colorway Linen Skirt. Needles: US 6 [4 mm] and US 4 [3.5 mm] circular needles, 32" [80 cm] long. You will briefly need a second US 4 [3.5 mm] needle to work a tubular bind off. Other notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle. **GAUGE** 20 st and 26 rows to 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette st, using US 6 [4 mm] needles.