Sirocco

Light as air and effortlessly chic, Sirocco (pages xx–xx) is a breezy summer top designed for movement and flow. It drapes beautifully over the body, making it perfect for layering, whether over a swimsuit at the beach or paired with a dress for an elegant evening out. The openwork lace pattern creates a breathable fabric that mimics the rhythm of wind and waves, while the relaxed construction adds a modern, carefree feel. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) Recommended ease: 28–32" / 70–80 cm of positive ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Chest Circumference: 59.25 (65, 70.5, 76.25) (81.75, 87.5, 93.25)" / 148 (162.5, 176.5, 190.5) (204.5, 219, 233) cm. Armhole Circumference: 10.5 (12.75, 12.75, 14.75) (17, 17, 19)" / 26.5 (32, 32, 37) (42.5, 42.5, 47.5) cm. Total Length at Back: 20.5 (21.5, 21.5, 22.5) (23.5, 23.5, 24.5)" / 51.5 (54, 54, 56.5) (59, 59, 61.5) cm. Neck Circumference: 22.25 (23, 25, 25) (25.75, 27.75, 29.5)" / 55.5 (57.5, 62.5, 62.5) (64.5, 69.5, 74) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 3 (3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5) skeins of Mungo by Retrosaria Rosa Pomar (50% recycled wool, 50% recycled cotton, 240 yds / 220 m – 100 g), in the colourway 01 Natural (undyed). Or approx. 615 (680, 770, 840) (935, 1015, 1125) yds / 560 (620, 705, 770) (855, 925, 1030) m of worsted-weight yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example: Drops Belle by Garnstudio, Bio Balance GOTS by BC Garn or BKD Merino DK by Boredom Kills Design. Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm at least 48" / 120 cm circular needles, US 6 / 4 mm at least 48" / 120 cm circular needles. Notions: US G-7 / 4.5 mm crochet hook, 2 stitch markers, waste yarn. **GAUGE** 17 sts x 23 rounds and rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in Butterflies Patt, after blocking. For the gauge swatch, use the instructions for the front, for Butterflies Patt worked flat. CO at least 23 sts. **NOTES** The top is worked in the round up to the armhole openings. The front and back are then separated and worked flat. The shoulders are grafted together. Neck and armhole ribbings are picked up and added at the end. Tutorials Butterfly Knitting Stitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jChr1Lx9Vg