Starlily Top

This close-fitting top is worked bottom-up and in the round. The body portion has knit ribbing, while the bust is made of knit stockinette stitches and features a lily-of-the-valley colorwork motif along with a border of small stars. Bust shaping is worked along princess lines. The edges are finished with a crochet scallop stitch on the bottom edge and a simple crochet stitch for the top edge and straps. **Sizing** 12 sizes, for busts 30 - 54 inches / 76 - 137 cm. Sizes are selected based on bust measurement (see size chart). If you are between two sizes, select the smaller size. **Sizes**: 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 [10, 11, 12] **Bust Measurement**: 30, 32, 34 (36, 38, 40) 42, 44, 47 [50, 52, 54] inches / 76, 81, 86 (91, 97, 102) 107, 112, 119 [127, 132, 137] cm **Difficulty**: beginner/intermediate skills in both knitting and crochet **Gauge** - 4x1 ribbing: 22 stitches x 36 rows = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm - Stockinette: 25 stitches x 32 rows = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm **Materials** - Yarn: Fingering-weight yarn plus lace-weight mohair (held together) or sport-weight yarn. Two colors: main color and contrasting color. See the yardage / meterage in the 8th photo. - Needles: 3.5 mm / US4 circular needles, 24 inch / 60 cm - Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm / E - Stitch markers - Tapestry needle - Scissors - Measuring tape (optional) - Barber cord/scrap yarn (optional) **Format**: written, charted, and photo/visual instructions in English **Note**: Despite my best efforts, sizes 9-12 have only been partially tested. If you would like to make one of those sizes, email me at stinasewspatterns@gmail.com and I can provide the pattern free for you to test. **Disclaimer**: This is a DIGITAL product. No physical product will be provided. Do not redistribute or resell this pattern. You are welcome to sell finished objects made using the pattern.