Ride the Waves

A light, airy knit that blends movement, texture, and effortless style. Ride the Waves Top is a breezy, top-down design featuring wave-inspired lace and a modern silhouette. With its relaxed body, slim sleeves, and flattering neckline, this piece is perfect for tonal pairings, soft gradients, and two-color play. Whether you prefer subtle texture or bold contrast, this top invites you to make the design your own. ✨ ****Design Features**** • Top-down, seamless construction • Contiguous shoulders for a clean, tailored upper body • Wave-patterned lace motif that adds visual movement • Boxy, relaxed body balanced by slim, fitted sleeves • Crew neckline for a classic, easy-to-wear finish • Works beautifully with tonal, gradient, or contrasting color combinations • Fingering-weight gauge: approx. 26 sts per 4” / 10 cm ❤️ **Skill Level – Intermediate** If you’re comfortable with basic lace, knitting in the round, and following top-down shaping, you’ll enjoy this rhythmic, engaging project. **Sizes** Designed to be worn with 6–12” / 15–30 cm of positive ease. Finished bust measurements: 37 (44, 52, 59, 66)” / 92.5 (110, 130, 147.5, 165) cm Sample shown in Size 3 on a 38” / 97 cm bust. ________________________________________ **Suggested Yarns** Version 1 – Pink & Blue (Two Solid Yarns) MC: The Wandering Flock Fingering Singles, color Alexandrite • 100% Superwash Merino Wool • 400 yd / 366 m per 100 g • Required: 607 (721, 853, 967, 1082) yd, 555 (660, 780, 885, 990) m CC: The Wandering Flock Fingering Singles, color Neon Lilac • 100% Superwash Merino Wool • 400 yd / 366 m per 100 g • Required: 424 (505, 596, 677, 757) yd, 388 (461, 545, 619, 692) m ________________________________________ Version 2 – Coral with Gradient Yarn MC: Laneras Secretos, color Hanalei Sunset • 100% Merino Wool • 438 yd / 401 m per 100 g • Required: 857 (992, 1128, 1263, 1534) yd, 784 (907, 1031, 1155, 1402) m CC: Spincycle Yarns – Dyed in the Wool, color Rosy Maple • 100% Wool • 200 yd / 183 m per 50 g • Required: 270 (313, 355, 398, 483) yd, 247 (286, 325, 364, 442) m