Thalia Top

The **Thalia Top** is a reversible lace boat neck knit top, perfect for a warm spring day and the summer sun, or as a warm layering piece at autumn’s arrival. This design features an elegant repeating lace motif providing an airy and light fabric, allowing the top to be both breathable yet providing sufficient coverage. Due to the nature of the lace pattern, the body is knit from the bottom up, working the picot edge hem then jumping right into knitting the lace pattern. The front and back are separated at the underarm and worked flat. An optional keyhole can be worked on one side, for an extra detail to be worn on the front or back, courtesy of the reversibility of this design. Modification options for fit adjustment, length adjustment, and using different yarn weights are included. The model is wearing size 3 in red and brown with a bust circumference of 81 cm [32 inches] and 2.5 cm [1 inch] of positive ease. **Difficulty**: 2.5/5 - Suitable for knitters with an advanced beginner or greater skill level. You will be required to be able to read knitting charts and complete basic lace stitches. **Pattern Disclaimer**: This pattern provides significant opportunities for personal customizability and modifications. Therefore, there are instances in the pattern where direct instructions are not provided. Instead, the pattern indicates when it will be up to you to assess and determine the ideal length and coverage based on your individual preferences. **Sizes**: 1, 2, 3, 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) 9, 10, 11, 12 **Finished Chest Circumference**: 65, 74.25, 83.5, 92.75 (102, 111.25, 120.5, 129.75) 138.75, 148, 157.25, 166.5 cm [25½, 29¼, 32¾, 36½ (40¼, 43¾, 47½, 51) 54¾, 59¼, 62, 65½ inches]. **Gauge**: Lace Motif (necessary for accurate gauge) 26 stitches x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in blocked lace stitch pattern on 3 mm [US 2.5] needles. Stockinette Stitch (to be used as a reference if needed) 27 stitches x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 3 mm [US 2.5] needles. **Suggested needles**: Lace: 3mm [US 2.5] circular needles. Picot edge & ribbing: 2.5 mm [US 1.5] circular needles. **Suggested yarn**: Yarn suggestions are based the pattern without modification. Measurements are based on the use of fingering weight yarn. If using a light fingering weight (as opposed to fingering weight), the final chest circumference may be approximately a size smaller and may require more yarn, depending on the gauge. 150, 200, 200, 200 (250, 250, 250, 300) 300, 300, 350, 350 g fingering weight. 535, 715, 715, 715 (890, 890, 890, 1070) 1070, 1070, 1250, 1250 m / 585, 780, 780, 780 (975, 975, 975, 1170) 1170, 1170, 1365, 1365 yds. Examples: Red Sample 3, 4, 4, 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) 6, 6, 7, 7 skeins of Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit (50g = 178m / 195 yds) Brown Sample 2, 2, 2, 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) 3, 3, 4, 4 skeins of Purl and Hank Journey (100g = 338m / 370 yds) 2, 2, 2, 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) 3, 3, 4, 4 skeins of Pearl by Rae Sacred Lotus (100g = 394m / 431 yds) **Additional materials**: Stitch marker Tapestry needle Stitch holders or scrap yarn Measuring tape Scissors **Modification Options**: Fit adjustment Length adjustment Different yarn weight **Size Guide** The Thalia Top is designed with 0-4 cm [0-1½ inches] of positive ease. Positive ease refers to the measurement of the final garment being larger than the initial measurement. Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) 9, 10, 11, 12 are based on an initial chest circumference of 61-65, 70.25 - 74.25, 79.5-83.5, 88.75-92.75 (98-102, 107.25-111.25, 116.5-120.5, 125.75-129.75) 134.75-138.75, 144-148, 153.25-157.25, 162.5-166.5 cm [24-25½, 27¾-29¼, 31¼-32¾, 35-36½ (38½-40¼, 42¼-43¾, 45¾-47½, 49½-51) 53-54¾, 56¾-59¼, 60¼-62, 64- 65½ inches]. To choose your size: 1. Measure your chest at its widest circumference, making sure the measuring tape is snug but not too tight. You should be able to fit a finger underneath the measuring tape. 2. Add 0-4 cm [0-1½ inches] to this measurement to account for positive ease. 3. Use the resulting measurement when selecting your size. For example, if your chest circumference measures 100 cm [ inches], knit a size 6. If you are in between sizes, it is recommended that you choose the larger size. If this results in too much positive ease for your preference, refer to the Different Yarn Weight modification for gauge adjustments.