This coral-hued top is knit from the top down, so it can be tried on as you knit to ensure a perfect fit. It’s also easy to customize as you go, so you can place the twist lace pattern where you want it and work the sleeves as long or short as desired.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Bust Size 32 3/4 (36 1/2, 40 1/4, 44 1/4, 48, 51 3/4, 55 3/4)” / 83 (92.5, 102, 112.5, 122, 131.5, 141.5) cm to fit bust 30 3/4 (34 1/2, 38 1/4, 42 1/4, 46, 49 3/4, 53 3/4)” / 78 (87.5, 97, 107.5, 117, 126.5, 136.5) cm; 2″ / 5 cm positive ease recommended; Shown in size 40 1/4″ / 102 cm

Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yards [137 meters]/65 grams): #317 Coral (8 (8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14) hanks)

Needles: US size 3 (3.25 mm): 16″ [40 cm] and 32″ [80 cm] circular needles, US size 4 (3.5 mm): straight and 32″ [80 cm] circular needles and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles

Notions: Markers stitch holders or waste yarn tapestry needle

Gauge: 23 sts and 46 rnds = 4” [10 cm] in Garter Stitch; 25 sts and 28 rnds = 4″ [10 cm] in Twist Lace Patt, after wet blocking