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D e s i g n b y L I L Y G O

Dress it up, or dress it down! You can pair this top with jeans for casual look, or
you can weave ribon on the lace section for romantic and feminine looks. The front
opening is low enough to show your sexy cleavage, or you can sew it up if you feel
it is too low (I add button for accessory). This top is knit in around, from top down,
and in one piece, so there’s no seaming. Pattern is available in fingering weight
(page 2 - 6) and DK weight (page 7 - 11).

Sizes: See measurement table.The sizing of the
sweater is easy to customize. I’ve included sizing
guidelines, but keep in mind that you can control
the size.

Needle: Circular needle 3 mm (size 2) & 3.25
mm (size 3) for fingering weight and 3.75 mm
(size 5) & 4 mm (size 6) mm for DK

Yarn: Fingering weight or DK

Yarn requirement:
Fingering Weight: XS: 1000 meter, S: 1100
meter, M: 1200 meter, L: 1300 meter, XL: 1400
meter, XXL: 1500 meter, XXXL: 1600 meter
DK Weight: XS: 700 meter, S: 775 meter, M: 850
meter, L: 925 meter, XL: 1000 meter, XXL: 1075
meter, XXXL: 1150 meter

Notion: Tapestry needle (optional), button
(optional), ribon (optional), marker, scrap yarn

Gauge:
Fingering Weight: 30 sts and 40 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch (St st) using 3.25 mm needle or
adjust the needle size to get gauge.
Double Knit Weight: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch (St st) using 4.00 mm needle or
adjust the needle size to get gauge.

Difficulty: Intermediate (it's very easy actually, only the lace part is a bit challanging for beginners)

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DIRECTIONS FOR FINGERING WEIGHT YARN

NECKBAND
Using smaller needle cast on (154, 168, 178, 192, 206, 220, 234) stitches .
Note: Use the smaller needle only for cast on,
the rest of the pattern use bigger needle.

Seed Stitch
Row 1-12: *k1, p1*, repeat from * to * to end of row
Note: Odd row start with k, even row start with p

YOKE
Next row (RS): *k1, p1*, repeat * to * 3 x ended with knit st (total 9 sts), k (20, 22, 25, 27, 30, 32, 35) , pm, k
(10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15),

pm

, k (10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15), pm, k (55, 61, 65, 71, 75, 81, 85), pm, k (10,

11, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15),

pm

, k (10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15), pm, k (21, 23, 26, 28, 31, 33, 36), *p1, k1*, repeat

* to * 3x ended with p st (total 9 sts)
Note: pm in red color is to mark the center of lace pattern on sleeve so use different color of marker.

Row 2 (WS): *p1, k1*, repeat 3 x ended with p st (total 9 sts), purl to last 9 sts, *k1, p1, repeat to the last
ended with k st.

This sets up the fronts to be edged in seed sts (the 9 stitches that are seed sts at the beginning and end of
each row).

Row 3 (RS): 9 sts in seed sts, *k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo, k to 2 sts before red marker,

k2tog, sl m,

yo, yo, sk2p

, k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo*, repeat from * to * one more times. Knit to last 9 sts, end with

seed sts to last sts.
Note: The one in red is lace pattern for the sleeve.

Row 4 (WS): 9 sts in seed sts, * purl to 1 st before the red marker,

k1

, sl m, * repeat * to * one more time, p

to last 9 sts, end with seed sts.

Row 5 (RS): 9 sts in seed sts, *k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo, k to 2 sts before red marker,

k2tog, yo, yo,

sl m, skp, yo, yo, skp

, k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo*, repeat from * to * one more times. Knit to last 9 sts,

end with seed sts to last sts.

Row 6 (WS): 9 sts in seed sts, * purl to 2 st before red marker,

k1, p1, sl m, p1, k1

*, repeat * to * one more

time, p to last 9 sts, end with seed sts.

Row 7 (RS): 9 sts in seed sts, *k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo, k to 4 sts before red marker,

k2tog, yo, yo,

skp, sl m, k1, k2 tog, yo, yo, skp

, k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo*, repeat from * to * one more times. Knit

to last 9 sts, end with seed sts to last sts.

Row 8 (WS): 9 sts in seed sts, * purl to 3 st before red marker,

k1, p2, sl m, p2, k1

*, repeat * to * one more

time, p to last 9 sts, end with seed sts.

Row 9 (RS): 9 sts in seed sts, *k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo, k to 5 sts before red marker,

k2tog, yo, yo,

skp, k1, sl m, k2, k2 tog, yo, yo, skp

, k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo*, repeat from * to * one more times.

Knit to last 9 sts, end with seed sts to last sts.

Row 10 (WS): 9 sts in seed sts, * purl to 4 st before red marker,

k1, p3, sl m, p3, k1

*, repeat * to * one

more time, p to last 9 sts, end with seed sts.

Row 11 (RS): 9 sts in seed sts, *k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo, k to 6 sts before red marker,

k2tog, yo, yo,

skp, k2, sl m, k3, k2 tog, yo, yo, skp

, k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo*, repeat from * to * one more times.

Knit to last 9 sts, end with seed sts to last sts.

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Row 12 (WS): 9 sts in seed sts, * purl to 5 st before red marker,

k1, p4, sl m, p4, k1

*, repeat * to * one more

time, p to last 9 sts, end with seed sts.

Row 13 (RS): Same as row 9

Row 14 (WS): Same as row 10

Row 15 (RS): Same as row 7

Row 16 (WS): Same as row 8

Row 17 (RS): 9 sts in seed sts, *k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo, k to 3 sts before red marker,

k2tog, yo, yo,

pm, sk2p (remove the marker), yo, yo, skp

, k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo*, repeat from * to * one more

times. Knit to last 9 sts, end with seed sts to last sts.

Row 18 (WS): 9 sts in seed sts, * purl to 2 st before red marker,

k1, p1, sl m, p1, k1

*, repeat * to * one more

time, p to last 9 sts, end with seed sts.

Repeat rows 3 - 18 until you reach row (66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78). Total sts on needle by this time is (410,
432, 450, 472, 494, 516, 538) sts (if you are on repeat lace rows 3 total sts is (408, 430, 448, 470, 492, 514,
536) sts).

NOW IS THE TIME TO TRY IT ON!
Slip the stitches to scrap yarn and try it on. If the two sleeve markers meet under your arm, you’re good. If
you need to add a few more increase rounds or take out a few, do so. End with right side facing for next row.

Note: Remember to make a note how many extra or less sts you made. = +/- X sts. Example: If you use XS
size your total sts at this time should be 410, however if you add 2 more rows, you will have 8 more sts (
incease 4 sts every additional row) or total 418 sts.

Next row (RS): 9 sts in seed sts, knit to first marker, slip stitches between next two markers plus 1 st after
marker onto scrap yarn (these are the sleeve stitches), cast on (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) stitches to the right-hand
needle, knit to next marker, slip stitches between markers plus 1 st after marker to scrap yarn, cast on (2, 2,
3, 3, 4, 4, 5) stitches to right-hand needle, knit to last 9 sts, end with seed sts. Now you should have (244,
258, 274, 288, 304, 318, 334) sts.

Plus or minus your extra or less sts if you add or less the increase

previously divided by two or ( X : 2). Thus if you use XS size and you add 8 sts, then you end up with
(244+(8:2)) sts or 248 sts.

NOW IS TIME TO JOIN THE FRONT TOGETHER and work in round.
Work in round for 12 rows. Do not forget to work seed sts (total 18 sts) in middle front.
Women with fuller busts may want to consider adding short-row shaping here, before start waist decrease.
Try it on again. Make sure it nearly cover bust while stretching lightly. If not, knit a few more round but no
need to knit the seed sts. Just plain knit all round.

WAIST DECREASES
Make sure you knit until right armpit. Begin the next row from there.
Work 1 round even while placing markers for the shaping as follows: k (27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 36), pm, k (68,
74, 78, 82, 86, 92, 96)

(plus or minus X divided by 4 if you add or less the increase previously)

, pm, k (54,

56, 60, 62, 66, 68, 72), pm, k (68, 72, 76, 82, 86, 90, 94)

(plus or minus X divided by 4 if you add or less the

increase previously

) , pm, k (27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 36). 4 marker placed. Make sure that the marker are

placed symmetrically.

Only for S, M, XXL, and XXXL:
Next Row: k to the marker, sl m, ssk, k to within 2 sts of next marker, k 2 tog, sm, k to next marker, sl m, k to
next marker, sl m, knit to end of round. Only decrease the front part

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All size:
Next Row: k to the marker, *sl m, ssk, k to within 2 sts of next marker, k 2 tog, sm*, k to next marker, repeat
* to * one more time, knit to end of round.
Repeat decrease round every 3rd round (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) times more; (216, 228, 240, 252, 264, 276,
288)) sts. Knit even for 4 rounds.
Note: If you add or less the increase previously, you have to add or less the decrease accordingly to reach
(216, 228, 240, 252, 264, 276, 288) sts

While shaping, you will leave (34, 38, 44, 52, 60, 70) sts untouched at each side, and decrease/increase the
number of stitches in the front and back sections.

LACE PANEL ON WAIST
Try it on again. The lace panel on waist, should start about 12 cm above your navel and end about 2 cm
above your navel.
To avoid confusion when work on lace panel, place marker in the beginning (below right armpit).
If your actual waist measurement smaller than the waist in this pattern on selected size, use smaller needle
to knit the waist panel.
If this is your first lace attempt, make sure you count the sts every row. The total sts every row should be
(216, 228, 240, 252, 264, 276, 288). If not, most probably you missed the YO.

Work seed stitch on row 1 - 9:
Row 1: pm, work seed sts to last st before marker (for XS, M, XL, XXXL begin seed sts with purl, for S, L,
XXL begin seed sts with knit).
Row 2: sl m, work seed sts to last st before marker (for XS, M, XL, XXXL begin seed sts with knit, for S, L,
XXL begin seed sts with purl).
Row 3 - 8: Repeat row 1 and 2
Row 9: Same as row 1

For Size XS and XL only:
Row 10: sl m, k1, p1, k1, p1, k3, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, repeat (17, 21) x.
Row 11: sl m, p1, k1, p1, k5, p1, k1, p1, k1, repeat (17, 21) x
Row 12: sl m, k1, p1, k7, p1, k1, p1, repeat (17, 21) x
Row 13: sl m, p1, k9, p1, k1, repeat (17, 21) x
Row 14: sl m, k11, p1, repeat (17, 21) x
Row 15: sl m, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k4, repeat (17, 21) x
Row 16: sl m, k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, k3, repeat (17, 21) x
Row 17: sl m, k1, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, skp, k2, repeat (17, 21) x
Row 18: sl m, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, skp, k1, repeat (17, 21) x
Row 19: sl m, yo, k9, yo, cdd, repeat (17, 21) x
Row 20: sl m, k all
Row 21: sl m, yo, skp, k7, k2tog, yo, k1, repeat (17, 21) x
Row 22: sl m, k1, yo, skp, k5, k2tog, yo, k2, repeat (17, 21) x
Row 23: sl m, k2, yo, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, k3, repeat (17, 21) x
Row 24: sl m, k3, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, repeat (17, 21) x
Row 25: sl m, k4, yo, cdd, yo, k5, repeat (17, 21) x
Row 26: same as round 14
Row 27: same as round 13
Row 28: same as round 12
Row 29: same as round 11
Row 30: same as round 10

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For Size S and XLL only:
Row 10: sl m, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k3, p1, k1, repeat (18, 22) x.
Row 11: sl m, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k5, p1, repeat (18, 22) x
Row 12: sl m, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k7, repeat (18, 22) x
Row 13: sl m, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8, repeat (18, 22) x
Row 14: sl m, k2, p1, k9, repeat (18, 22) x
Row 15: sl m, k6, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k1, repeat (18, 22) x
Row 16: sl m, k5, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, repeat (18, 22) x
Row 17: sl m, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, repeat (18, 22) x
Row 18: sl m, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k7, repeat (18, 22) x
Row 19: sl m, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k8, repeat (18, 22) x
Row 20: sl m, k all
Row 21: sl m, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k7, repeat (18, 22) x
Row 22: sl m, yo, k3, yo, skp, k5, k2tog, repeat (18, 22) x
Row 23: sl m, k5, yo, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, repeat (18, 22) x
Row 24: sl m, k6, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, repeat (18, 22) x
Row 25: sl m, k7, yo, cdd, yo, k2, repeat (18, 22) x
Row 26: same as round 14
Row 27: same as round 13
Row 28: same as round 12
Row 29: same as round 11
Row 30: same as round 10

For Size M and XLLL only:
Row 10: sl m, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2, repeat (19, 23) x.
Row 11: sl m, k2, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k3, repeat (19, 23) x
Row 12: sl m, k3, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k4, repeat (19, 23) x
Row 13: sl m, k4, p1, k1, p1, k5, repeat (19, 23) x
Row 14: sl m, k5, p1, k6, repeat (19, 23) x
Row 15: sl m, yo, skp, k7, k2tog, yo, k1, repeat (19, 23) x
Row 16: sl m, k1, yo, skp, k5, k2tog, yo, k2, repeat (19, 23) x
Row 17: sl m, k2, yo, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, k3, repeat (19, 23) x
Row 18: sl m, k3, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, repeat (19, 23) x
Row 19: sl m, k4, yo, cdd, yo, k5, repeat (19, 23) x
Row 20: sl m, k all
Row 21: sl m, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k4, repeat (19, 23) x
Row 22: sl m, k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, k3, repeat (19, 23) x
Row 23: sl m, k1, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, skp, k2, repeat (19, 23) x
Row 24: sl m, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, skp, k1, repeat (19, 23) x
Row 25: remove marker, k1, pm, *yo, k9, yo, cdd*, repeat * to * (19, 23) x
Row 26: same as round 14
Row 27: same as round 13
Row 28: same as round 12
Row 29: same as round 11
Row 30: same as round 10
Note: Row 25 is a bit different from the chart. Make sure you follow the instruction.

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For Size L only:
Row 10: sl m, p1, k3, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, repeat 20 x.
Row 11: sl m, k5, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, repeat 20 x
Row 12: sl m, k6, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, repeat 20 x
Row 13: sl m, k7, p1, k1, p1, k2, repeat 20 x
Row 14: sl m, k8, p1, k3, repeat 20 x
Row 15: sl m, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k7, repeat 20 x
Row 16: sl m, yo, k3, yo skp, k5, k2tog, repeat 20 x
Row 17: sl m, k5, yo, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, repeat 20 x
Row 18: sl m, k6, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, repeat 20 x
Row 19: sl m, k7, yo, cdd, yo, k2, repeat 20 x
Row 20: sl m, k all
Row 21: sl m, k6, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k1, repeat 20 x
Row 22: sl m, k5, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, repeat 20 x
Row 23: sl m, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, repeat 20 x
Row 24: sl m, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k7, repeat 20 x
Row 25: sl m, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k8, repeat 20 x
Row 26: same as round 14
Row 27: same as round 13
Row 28: same as round 12
Row 29: same as round 11
Row 30: same as round 10

All Sizes:
Row 31 - 38: Repeat row 1 and 2
Row 39: Same as row 1

WAIST INCREASES
Knit 3 rounds
Knit another round even while placing markers for the shaping as follows: k (27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 36), pm,
k (54, 58, 60, 64, 66, 70, 72), pm, k (54, 56, 60, 62, 66, 68, 72), pm, k (54, 58, 60, 64, 66, 70, 72), pm, k (27,
28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 36). 4 marker placed.
Increase round: k to first marker, *sm, m1(right), knit to next marker, m1(left), sm*, k to next marker, repeat *
to *, k to end of round; (220, 232, 244, 256, 268, 280, 292) sts. Repeat increase round every 4th round 2
times more, then every 3rd round (8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) times more; (260, 272, 288, 304, 320, 336. 352)
sts. Knit even for 1.5" / 4cm (approx. 16 rounds), then followed by seed sts 12 rows. Bind off using picot
stitch.

SLEEVES
Slip sleeve stitches back onto a circular needle or double pointed needles.
Pick up and knit (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) stitches under the arm, place marker, pick up and knit (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3)
stitches, and join for knitting in the round.
Knit 4 rounds. Do not forget to continue working the lace pattern. Since you are now working in a round pls
read the written instruction for "working in round".
Decrease round: knit around to 3 stitches before marker, k2tog, k1, sl m, k1, ssk, knit all.

Repeat the decrease round every 5th row 8 times or to desired narrowness.
Knit straight until desired length (make sure the lace section ends on row 4), work seed stitch for 8 cm or 3
inches and then bind off using picot stitch. Repeat for other sleeve.

Weave in the ends and you’re done!

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DIRECTIONS FOR DK WEIGHT YARN

Note: If you decided to do this pattern in DK weight, pls note that the lace panel on the sleeve will be wider
by 2 cm or 1 inch. The lace panel on the waist is remain the same, but the diamond pattern will be taller.

NECKBAND
Using smaller needle cast on (104, 110, 122, 128, 136, 146, 154) stitches .
Note: Use the smaller needle only for cast on,
the rest of the pattern use bigger needle.
Seed Stitch
Row 1-8: *k1, p1*, repeat from * to * to end of row
Note: Odd row start with k, even row start with p

YOKE
Next row (RS): *k1, p1*, repeat * to * 2 x ended with knit st (total 7 sts), k (12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22) , pm, k
(7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10),

pm

, k (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10), pm, k (37, 39, 43, 47, 49, 53, 55), pm, k (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10),

pm

, k (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10), pm, k (13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23), *p1, k1*, repeat * to * 2x ended with p st (total

7 sts)
Note: pm in red color is to mark the center of lace pattern on sleeve so use different color of marker.

Row 2 (WS): *p1, k1*, repeat 2 x ended with p st (total 7 sts), purl to last 7 sts, *k1, p1, repeat to the last
sts, ended with k st.
This sets up the fronts to be edged in seed sts (the 7 stitches that are seed sts at the beginning and end of
each row).

Row 3 (RS): 7 sts in seed sts, *k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo, k to 2 sts before red marker,

k2tog, sl m,

yo, yo, sk2p

, k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo*, repeat from * to * one more times. Knit to last 7 sts, end with

seed sts to last sts.
Note: The one in red is lace pattern for the sleeve.

Row 4 (WS): 7 sts in seed sts, * purl to 1 st before red marker,

k1

, sl m, * repeat * to * one more time, p to

last 7 sts, end with seed sts.

Row 5 (RS): 7 sts in seed sts, *k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo, k to 2 sts before red marker,

k2tog, yo, yo,

sl m, skp, yo, yo, skp

, k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo*, repeat from * to * one more times. Knit to last 7 sts,

end with seed sts to last sts.

Row 6 (WS): 7 sts in seed sts, * purl to 2 st before red marker,

k1, p1, sl m, p1, k1

*, repeat * to * one more

time, p to last 7 sts, end with seed sts.

Row 7 (RS): 7 sts in seed sts, *k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo, k to 4 sts before red marker,

k2tog, yo, yo,

skp, sl m, k1, k2 tog, yo, yo, skp

, k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo*, repeat from * to * one more times. Knit

to last 7 sts, end with seed sts to last sts.

Row 8 (WS): 7 sts in seed sts, * purl to 3 st before red marker,

k1, p2, sl m, p2, k1

*, repeat * to * one more

time, p to last 7 sts, end with seed sts.

Row 9 (RS): 7 sts in seed sts, *k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo, k to 5 sts before red marker,

k2tog, yo, yo,

skp, k1, sl m, k2, k2 tog, yo, yo, skp

, k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo*, repeat from * to * one more times.

Knit to last 7 sts, end with seed sts to last sts.

Row 10 (WS): 7 sts in seed sts, * purl to 4 st before red marker,

k1, p3, sl m, p3, k1

*, repeat * to * one

more time, p to last 7 sts, end with seed sts.

Row 11 (RS): 7 sts in seed sts, *k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo, k to 6 sts before red marker,

k2tog, yo, yo,

skp, k2, sl m, k3, k2 tog, yo, yo, skp

, k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo*, repeat from * to * one more times.

Knit to last 7 sts, end with seed sts to last sts.

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Row 12 (WS): 7 sts in seed sts, * purl to 5 st before red marker,

k1, p4, sl m, p4, k1

*, repeat * to * one more

time, p to last 7 sts, end with seed sts.

Row 13 (RS): Same as row 9

Row 14 (WS): Same as row 10

Row 15 (RS): Same as row 7

Row 16 (WS): Same as row 8

Row 17 (RS): 7 sts in seed sts, *k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo, k to 3 sts before red marker,

k2tog, yo, yo,

pm, sk2p (remove the marker), yo, yo, skp

, k to the marker, yo, sl m, k1, yo*, repeat from * to * one more

times. Knit to last 7 sts, end with seed sts to last sts.

Row 18 (WS): 7 sts in seed sts, * purl to 2 st before red marker,

k1, p1, sl m, p1, k1

*, repeat * to * one more

time, p to last 7 sts, end with seed sts.

Repeat rows 3 - 18 until you reach row (44, 46, 46, 48, 50, 50, 52). Total sts on needle by this time is (272,
286, 298, 312, 328, 338, 354) sts (if you are on repeat lace rows 3 total sts is (270, 284, 296, 310, 326, 336,
352) sts.

NOW IS THE TIME TO TRY IT ON!
Slip the stitches to scrap yarn and try it on. If the two sleeve markers meet under your arm, you’re good. If
you need to add a few more increase rounds or take out a few, do so. End with right side facing for next row.

Note: Remember to make a note how many extra or less sts you made. = +/- X sts. Example: If you use XS
size your total sts at this time should be 272, however if you add 2 more rows, you will have 8 more sts (
incease 4 sts every additional row) or total 280 sts.

Next row (RS): 7 sts in seed sts, knit to first marker, slip stitches between next two markers plus 1 st after
marker onto scrap yarn (these are the sleeve stitches), cast on (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) stitches to the right-hand
needle, knit to next marker, slip stitches between markers plus 1 st after marker to scrap yarn, cast on (2, 2,
3, 3, 4, 4, 5) stitches to right-hand needle, knit to last 7 sts, end with seed sts. Now you should have (162,
172, 182, 192, 202, 212, 222) sts.

Plus or minus your extra or less sts if you add or less the increase

previously divided by two or ( X : 2). Thus if you use XS size and you add 8 sts, then you end up with
(162+(8:2)) sts or 166 sts.

NOW IS TIME TO JOIN THE FRONT TOGETHER and work in round.
Work in round for 8 rows. Do not forget to work seed sts (total 14 sts) in middle front.
Women with fuller busts may want to consider adding short-row shaping here, before start waist decrease.
Try it on again. Make sure it nearly cover bust while stretching lightly. If not, knit a few more round but no
need to knit the seed sts. Just plain knit all round.

WAIST DECREASES
Make sure you knit until right armpit. Begin the next row from there.
Work 1 round even while placing markers for the shaping as follows: k (16, 18, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24), pm, k (50,
50, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64)

(plus or minus X divided by 4 if you add or less the increase previously)

, pm, k (32,

36, 36, 38, 42, 44, 48), pm, k (48, 50, 54, 58, 58, 62, 62)

(plus or minus X divided by 4 if you add or less the

increase previously)

, pm, k (16, 18, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24). 4 marker placed. Make sure that the marker are

placed symmetrically.

Only for XS, M, XL, and XXL:
Next Row: k to the marker, sl m, ssk, k to within 2 sts of next marker, k 2 tog, sm, k to next marker, sl m, k to
next marker, sl m, knit to end of round. Only decrease the front part

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All size:
Next Row: k to 1 st before marker, *sl m, ssk, k to within 2 sts of next marker, k 2 tog, sm*, k to next marker,
repeat * to * one more time, knit to end of round.
Repeat decrease round every 2rd round (6, 6, 8, 8, 7, 7, 6) times more; (132, 144, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192)
sts. Knit even for 3 rounds.
Note: If you add or less the increase previously, you have to add or less the decrease accordingly to reach
(132, 144, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192) sts

While shaping, you will leave (32, 36, 36, 38, 42, 44, 48) sts untouched at each side, and decrease/increase
the number of stitches in the front and back sections.

LACE PANEL ON WAIST
Try it on again. The lace panel on waist, should start about 12 cm above your navel and end about 2 cm
above your navel.
To avoid confusion when work on lace panel, place marker in the beginning (below right armpit).
If your actual waist measurement smaller than the waist in this pattern on selected size, use smaller needle
to knit the waist panel.
If this is your first lace attempt, make sure you count the sts every row. The total sts every row should be
(132, 144, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192). If not, most probably you missed the YO.

Work seed stitch on row 1 - 4:
Row 1: pm, work seed sts to last st before marker (for XS, L, XXL begin seed sts with purl, for S, M, XL,
XXXL begin seed sts with knit).
Row 2: sl m, work seed sts to last st before marker (for XS, L, XXL begin seed sts with knit, for S, M, XL,
XXXL begin seed sts with purl).
Row 3 - 4: Repeat row 1 and 2

For Size XS and XXL only:
Row 5: sl m, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k3, p1, k1, repeat (10, 14) x.
Row 6: sl m, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k5, p1, repeat (10, 14) x
Row 7: sl m, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k7, repeat (10, 14) x
Row 8: sl m, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8, repeat (10, 14) x
Row 9: sl m, k2, p1, k9, repeat (10, 14) x
Row 10: sl m, k6, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k1, repeat (10, 14) x
Row 11: sl m, k5, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, repeat (10, 14) x
Row 12: sl m, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, repeat (10, 14) x
Row 13: sl m, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k7, repeat (10, 14) x
Row 14: sl m, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k8, repeat (10, 14) x
Row 15: sl m, k all
Row 16: sl m, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k7, repeat (10, 14) x
Row 17: sl m, yo, k3, yo, skp, k5, k2tog, repeat (10, 14) x
Row 18: sl m, k5, yo, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, repeat (10, 14) x
Row 19: sl m, k6, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, repeat (10, 14) x
Row 20: sl m, k7, yo, cdd, yo, k2, repeat (10, 14) x
Row 21: same as round 9
Row 22: same as round 8
Row 23: same as round 7
Row 24: same as round 6
Row 25: same as round 5

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For Size S, M and XXXL only:
Row 5: sl m, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2, repeat (11, 15) x.
Row 6: sl m, k2, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k3, repeat (11, 15) x
Row 7: sl m, k3, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k4, repeat (11, 15) x
Row 8: sl m, k4, p1, k1, p1, k5, repeat (11, 15) x
Row 9: sl m, k5, p1, k6, repeat (11, 15) x
Row 10: sl m, yo, skp, k7, k2tog, yo, k1, repeat (11, 15) x
Row 11: sl m, k1, yo, skp, k5, k2tog, yo, k2, repeat (11, 15) x
Row 12: sl m, k2, yo, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, k3, repeat (11, 15) x
Row 13: sl m, k3, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, repeat (11, 15) x
Row 14: sl m, k4, yo, cdd, yo, k5, repeat (11, 15) x
Row 15: sl m, k all
Row 16: sl m, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k4, repeat (11, 15) x
Row 17: sl m, k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, k3, repeat (11, 15) x
Row 18: sl m, k1, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, skp, k2, repeat (11, 15) x
Row 19: sl m, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, skp, k1, repeat (11, 15) x
Row 20: remove marker, k1, pm, *yo, k9, yo, cdd*, repeat * to * (11, 15) x
Row 21: same as round 9
Row 22: same as round 8
Row 23: same as round 7
Row 24: same as round 6
Row 25: same as round 5
Note: Row 20 is a bit different from the chart. Make sure you follow the instruction.

For Size L only:
Row 5: sl m, p1, k3, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, repeat 12 x.
Row 6: sl m, k5, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, repeat 12 x
Row 7: sl m, k6, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, repeat 12 x
Row 8: sl m, k7, p1, k1, p1, k2, repeat 12 x
Row 9: sl m, k8, p1, k3, repeat 12 x
Row 10: sl m, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k7, repeat 12 x
Row 11: sl m, yo, k3, yo skp, k5, k2tog, repeat 12 x
Row 12: sl m, k5, yo, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, repeat 12 x
Row 13: sl m, k6, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, repeat 12 x
Row 14: sl m, k7, yo, cdd, yo, k2, repeat 12 x
Row 15: sl m, k all
Row 16: sl m, k6, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k1, repeat 12 x
Row 17: sl m, k5, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, repeat 12 x
Row 18: sl m, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, repeat 12 x
Row 19: sl m, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k7, repeat 12 x
Row 20: sl m, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k8, repeat 12 x
Row 21: same as round 9
Row 22: same as round 8
Row 23: same as round 7
Row 24: same as round 6
Row 25: same as round 5

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For Size XL only:
Row 5: sl m, k1, p1, k1, p1, k3, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, repeat 13 x.
Row 6: sl m, p1, k1, p1, k5, p1, k1, p1, k1, repeat 13 x
Row 7: sl m, k1, p1, k7, p1, k1, p1, repeat 13 x
Row 8: sl m, p1, k9, p1, k1, repeat 13 x
Row 9: sl m, k11, p1, repeat 13 x
Row 10: sl m, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k4, repeat 13 x
Row 11: sl m, k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, k3, repeat 13 x
Row 12: sl m, k1, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, skp, k2, repeat 13 x
Row 13: sl m, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, skp, k1, repeat 13 x
Row 14: sl m, yo, k9, yo, cdd, repeat 13 x
Row 15: sl m, k all
Row 16: sl m, yo, skp, k7, k2tog, yo, k1, repeat 13 x
Row 17: sl m, k1, yo, skp, k5, k2tog, yo, k2, repeat 13 x
Row 18: sl m, k2, yo, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, k3, repeat 13 x
Row 19: sl m, k3, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, repeat 13 x
Row 20: sl m, k4, yo, cdd, yo, k5, repeat 13 x
Row 21: same as round 9
Row 22: same as round 8
Row 23: same as round 7
Row 24: same as round 6
Row 25: same as round 5

All Sizes:
Row 26: Same as 2
Row 27 - 29: Repeat row 1 and 2

WAIST INCREASES
Knit 3 rounds
Knit another round even while placing markers for the shaping as follows: k (16, 18, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24), pm,
k (34, 36, 36, 40, 42, 46, 48), pm, k (32, 36, 36, 38, 42, 44, 48), pm, k (34, 36, 36, 40, 42, 46, 48), pm, k (16,
18, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24). 4 marker placed.
Increase round: k to first marker, *sm, m1(right), knit to next marker, m1(left), sm*, k to next marker, repeat *
to *, k to end of round; (136, 148, 148, 160, 172, 184, 196) sts. Repeat increase round every 4th round 2
times more, then every 3rd round (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) times more; (164, 176, 180, 196, 208, 224, 240) sts.
Knit even for 1.5" / 4cm (approx. 11 rounds), then followed by seed sts 9 rows. Bind off using picot stitch.

SLEEVES
Slip sleeve stitches back onto a circular needle or double pointed needles.
Pick up (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) stitches under the arm, place marker, pick up and knit (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3) stitches,
and join for knitting in the round.
Knit 4 rounds. Do not forget to continue working the lace pattern. Since you are now working in a round pls
read the written instruction for "working in round".
Decrease round: knit around to 3 stitches before marker, k2tog, k1, sl m, k1, ssk, knit all.

Repeat the decrease round every 5th row 6 times or to desired narrowness.
Knit straight until desired length (make sure the lace section ends on row 4), work seed stitch for 8 cm or 3
inches and then bind off using picot stitch. Repeat for other sleeve.

Weave in the ends and you’re done!

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KNITTING GLOSSARY

BO

Bind Off

CO

Cast On

kf&b

knit 1 stitch in the front, then in the back. This is also called a Bar Increase

k2tog

knit 2 stitches together

pm

place marker

sl m

slip marker. Pass the marker from left to right needle

ssk

slip, slip, knit slipped stitches tog. A decrease

st st

Stockinette/Stocking stitch

If you have any question email me at [e-mail]

This pattern may be used to make items for your own personal use, for gifts, or for charitable

donations. You may make copies for your own personal use. You may not distribute it in any

hardcopy or electronic format.

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Lace Pattern for the Waist Panel (for Fingering Weight) Diagram

XS

S

M

L

XL

XXL

XXXL

4

0
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

3

0
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

2

0
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

1

0
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

2

Note: Row 20 is a bit different from the chart. Make sure you follow the instruction below
Row 25: remove marker, k1, pm, *yo, k9, yo, cdd*, repeat * to * (19, 23) x

Center

Knit

Purl

YO

CDD (Centered Double Decrease (sl 2 sts as if to work k2tog, k1, psso

k2tog

skp (sl1, k1, psso)

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Lace Pattern for the Waist Panel (for DK) Diagram

XS

S, M

L

XL

XXL

XXXL

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

2

0
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

1

0
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Note: Row 20 is a bit different from the chart. Make sure you follow the instruction below
Row 20: remove marker, k1, pm, *yo, k9, yo, cdd*, repeat * to * (11, 15) x

Center

Knit

Purl

YO

CDD (Centered Double Decrease (sl 2 sts
as if to work k2tog, k1, psso

k2tog

skp (sl1, k1, psso)

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Lace Pattern for the Sleeves Panel (for Fingering Weight and DK) Diagram

1

6

1

5

1

4

1

3

1

2

1

1

1

0
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Knitting Flat:
Row 1 (RS): k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, sl m, yo, yo, sk2p, k the rest
Row 2 (WS): purl to 1 st before marker, k1, sl m, p the rest
Row 3 (RS): k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, yo, yo, sl m, skp, yo, yo, skp, k the rest
Row 4 (WS): p to 2 st before marker k1, p1, sl m, p1, k1, p the rest
Row 5 (RS): k to 4 sts before marker, k2tog, yo, yo, skp, sl m, k1, k2 tog, yo, yo, skp, k the rest
Row 6 (WS): p to 3 st before marker, k1, p2, sl m, p2, k1, p the rest
Row 7 (RS): k to 5 sts before marker, k2tog, yo, yo, skp, k1, sl m, k2, k2 tog, yo, yo, skp, k the rest
Row 8 (WS): p to 4 st before marker, k1, p3, sl m, p3, k1, p the rest
Row 9 (RS): k to 6 sts before marker, k2tog, yo, yo, skp, k2, sl m, k3, k2 tog, yo, yo, skp, k the rest
Row 10 (WS): p to 5 st before marker, k1, p4, sl m, p4, k1, p the rest
Row 11 (RS): Same as row 7
Row 12 (WS): Same as row 8
Row 13 (RS): Same as row 5
Row 14 (WS): Same as row 6
Row 15 (RS): k to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, yo, yo, pm, sk2p (remove the marker), yo, yo, skp, k the rest
Row 16 (WS): p to 2 st before marker, k1, p1, sl m, p1, k1, p the rest

Knitting in round:
Row 1: k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, sl m, yo, yo, sk2p, k the rest
Row 2: k to the marker, sl m, p1, k the rest
Row 3: k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, yo, yo, sl m, skp, yo, yo, skp, k the rest
Row 4: k to 2 st before marker, p1, k1, sl m, k1, p1, knit the rest
Row 5: k to 4 sts before marker, k2tog, yo, yo, skp, sl m, k1, k2 tog, yo, yo, skp, k the rest
Row 6: k to 3 st before marker, p1, k2, sl m, k2, p1, k the rest
Row 7: k to 5 sts before marker, k2tog, yo, yo, skp, k1, sl m, k2, k2 tog, yo, yo, skp, k the rest
Row 8: k to 4 st before marker, p1, k3, sl m, k3, p1, k the rest
Row 9: k to 6 sts before marker, k2tog, yo, yo, skp, k2, sl m, k3, k2 tog, yo, yo, skp, k the rest
Row 10: k to 5 st before marker, p1, k4, sl m, k4, p1, k the rest
Row 11: Same as row 7
Row 12: Same as row 8
Row 13: Same as row 5
Row 14: Same as row 6
Row 15: k to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, yo, yo, pm, sk2p (remove the marker), yo, yo, skp, k the rest
Row 16: k to 2 st before marker, p1, k1, sl m, k1, p1, k the rest

Knit

Purl

YO

k2tog

skp (sl1, k1, psso)

No Stitch

Marker

sk2p (sl1 knitwise, k2tog, psso)

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