Flower Power Top

Embrace the cool, retro charm of the 1970s with The Flower Power Top, a modern wardrobe staple that combines a vintage aesthetic with an exceptional, tailored fit. Worked bottom-up and flat in the textured Lemon Peel Stitch, this pattern features dedicated waist, bust, and shoulder shaping to create a beautifully contoured silhouette, finished with an elegant floral lace front panel, a cute back keyhole, and a clean Forward Crab Stitch edging. Designed to celebrate every body, this highly inclusive pattern comes in 9 sizes with 4 different breast cup options to ensure a flawless fit. Detailed written instructions, video tutorials and step-by-step photos are included to guide you through a truly fun and rewarding project! [SHOP THE YARN][1] **SIZES + MEASUREMENTS** This pattern comes in 9 different sizes. The instructions for each size are in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9). *Body length is adjustable to taste. The top is designed with 0 cm / 0 in of ease. If you are between sizes, it is recommended to size down and add bust shaping. Sample is Size 4 with Cup 1 of bust shaping; model measures about 104 cm / 41 in around bust* **The following are the actual measurements of the finished garment: Bust Circumference:** 77 (87.5, 96, 106.5, 117) (127.5, 138, 146.5, 157) cm / 30¼ (34 ½, 37 ¾, 41¾, 46) (50¼, 54¼ , 57 ½, 61¾) in **Waist Circumference:** 68.5 (79, 87.5, 98, 108.5) (119, 129.5, 138, 148.5) cm / 27 (31, 34½, 38½, 42¾) (46¾, 51, 54¼, 58½) in **Chest Width at Front:** 31 (32, 33, 35.5, 36.5) (37.5, 38.5, 39.5, 40.5) cm / 12¼ (12¾, 13, 14, 14¼) (14¾, 15¼, 15½, 16) in **Neck Width:** 17.5 (18.5, 19.5, 21.5, 22.5) (23.5, 24.5, 26, 27) cm / 6¾ (7¼, 7¾, 8½, 9) (9¼, 9¾, 10¼, 10½) in **Body from Underarm to Waist:** 23.5 (23.5, 22, 22.5, 22.5) (21.5, 20, 20.5, 19.5) cm / 9¼ (9¼, 8¾, 9, 9) (8½, 8, 8¼, 7½) in **Materials YARN** Fingering weight yarn (size 1). 510 (590, 655, 745, 825) (910, 985, 1080, 1155) m / 555 (645, 715, 815, 900) (995, 1075, 1180, 1265) yds of yarn in total.Amounts include 10% extra for swatching and margin of error and may change depending on the chosen bust cup. **Yarn Used:** [Hobbii, Rococo Linen][2] (36% Viscose, 34% Cotton, 30% Linen, 100g, 272 m / 297 yds), in the colorway Ivory (02). Approximately 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) balls needed. **HOOKS** 4 mm or size needed to meet gauge. **NOTIONS** Tapestry needle, 4 strands of yarn to be used as markers, scissors, 1 button (approx 1 cm in diameter). **GAUGE** 19 sts x 15 rows worked flat = 4 x 4in (10 x 10cm) over Lemon Peel St using a 4 mm hook after blocking. *Be sure to block and check gauge before starting by making a big enough gauge swatch (at least 15 x 15 cm / 6 x 6 in). Certain materials might sag, and fabric may extend with drape, so adjust hook size appropriately.* **Stitch Pattern for Gauge** Ch30 or more, making sure to start with an even number of sts. Row 1 (RS): Starting on the second ch from hook, sc1, (dc1, sc1) to end of row, turn. Row 2 (WS): Ch1, dc1, (sc1, dc1) to end of row, turn. Row 3 (RS): Ch1, sc1, (dc1, sc1) to end of row, turn. Rep Rows 2 - 3 until swatch is big enough to measure gauge. [1]: https://collabs.shop/4ryao8 [2]: https://collabs.shop/4ryao8