Solara Top

Pay What You Can: In an effort to find a balance between more financial accessibility and sustainable pricing, I now offer a “PWYC” model. This allows for financial flexibility while still valuing and respecting the work and energy I and others provide in the making of this pattern. The price shown on Ravelry is the “true” value of the pattern that best reflects the work put into creating this design. To purchase the pattern at a price point that is more accessible to you, use the coupon code at checkout listed next to the price point. The prices indicate the price you will pay, not the discount amount. No coupon code is needed for the highest price point. NO CODE - $8.00 Top20 - $6.40 Top50 - $4.00 Top100 - Free Thank you! Please follow and share on Instagram to support my work! @Natural.knits Please note for those located in Europe that VAT is applied at checkout. *This lacy top is inspired by fields of wheat and slow, golden afternoons. The textured lace panels grow up the front and back like tall grass, meeting at a flattering V neckline and twining into simple shoulder straps. It’s delicate and romantic, but don’t be fooled—it’s a relaxing knit with an intuitive rhythm. Whether you’re barefoot in the garden or layering it over a dress, this top brings a little bit of sunshine to your needles.* * Fully charted and written instructions for each size * Worked from the bottom up * Schematic **Size** ---- XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL). **Measurements** ------------ Finished chest measurement: 34 (36, 40, 46) (50, 55, 60) (65, 70)” / 86 ( 91.5, 102, 117) (127, 140, 154.5) (165, 178) cm. Designed to be worn with 0-2 inches/0-5 cm of positive ease. (Ease is included in finished chest measurement). Top is intended to have a close fit with some positive ease. **Materials** --------- Yarn: Expression Fiber Arts - Moongleam Fingering. 50% Cotton, 50% Mulberry Silk. 437 yards per 100 grams. “Clary Sage” colourway. Approximate yardage used: 611 (682, 768, 849) (930, 1025, 1115) (1210, 1311) yds / 559 (624, 702, 776) (850, 937, 1020) (1106, 1199) m. Recommend needle size: US size 3 (3.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge, cord length 32”. Notions: wool needle for grafting, stitch markers. **Gauge** ----- 21 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, blocked using US size 3 (3.25 mm). **Notes** ----- • Designed to be worn with 0-2” (0-5 cm) of intended ease. For a more relaxed fit, consider sizing up; for a closer, more fitted look, opt for a smaller size. • The top is worked from the bottom up, starting at the hem. Then, separate for front and back, and work front armhole shaping and front neckline shaping at the same time. Finally, work front neckline shaping only. • The back is worked the same as the front. The final stitches on shoulder straps are grafted. • Pay attention to the slip sts, all of them are worked purlwise, with yarn in front of the work. * Sample shown is size medium 36” bust, with a cropped length at 15” / 38 cm from underarm.