Fleurie Top

Video Tutorial: [https://youtu.be/2S7C3UyyrAQ?si=EJkSLjmGgHRgMKi-][1] **About** The Fleurie Top is worked from the bottom up, beginning with the hem and working to the underarms. The fronts and back are separated and worked separately to form the back yoke and front shaping and straps. The straps are seamed using a mattress stitch, giving it a clean and finished look. The lace pattern is worked throughout in pattern for a fun and flowy summer knit **Skill Level** Advanced Beginner / Intermediate **Techniques** knit, purl, increases and decreases, lace stitches, working buttonholes, seaming mattress stitch, binding off. **Measurements** The sizes are based on a bust circumference of approximately XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) to fit bust measurement of: 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) inches. 71-76, (81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117) (122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-157) cm. Finished Garment Measurements Bust: 35 (40.5, 43, 48, 53) (55.5, 60.5, 63, 68) inches / 87.5 (101.5, 107.5, 120, 132.5) (139, 151, 160, 170) cm finished bust measurement. Garment is intended to be worn with 3 - 8 inches / 7.5 - 20 cm at the bust with the positive ease already built into the garment. **Gauge** 19 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm [US 7] needles, blocked. **Suggested Needles** - 4.5 mm [US 7] circular needles 32/40 inches / 80/100 cm or size to obtain gauge. - 4.5 mm crochet hook to work the crochet chain. **Suggested Yarn** More yarn suggestions can be found here: https://fridayknits.com/products/fleurie-top-knitting-pattern Yarn required is Worsted/Aran weight yarn. Please note the meterage given will make the measurements outlined in this pattern. If you wish to add length, you will need more meterage. We Are Knitters The Cotton in Canyon Rose (or Copper), (100% pima cotton, 212 metres/ 232 yards, 100g) . If you decide to use this yarn, 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins are required. **or** Worsted/Aran weight yarn approximately 408, (484, 520, 576, 632) (661, 716, 756, 802) metres, 446 (529, 568, 630, 692) (723, 783, 827, 877) yards. More yarn suggestions here: [https://fridayknits.com/products/fleurie-top-knitting-pattern][2] **Notions** - Yarn needle to weave in ends. - Stitch markers (14-28 markers). - Scrap yarn, stitch holders or barber cord to place stitches on hold. - Scissors or cutters to cut yarn. - 4-10 buttons, 15/18 mm (This can be adjusted depending on how you place your buttonholes) [1]: https://youtu.be/2S7C3UyyrAQ?si=EJkSLjmGgHRgMKi- [2]: https://fridayknits.com/products/fleurie-top-knitting-pattern