Sparks Top Knitting Pattern Download

Description

The Sparks Top is a fun, flirty summer piece that features a flattering lace ruffle. Style it with high-waisted jeans, layer it over a dress, or knit a longer top for a more versatile tank. This top is worked in the round from the bottom up.

DESIGNER Anne Jones
DIFFICULTY Intermediate
YARN WEIGHT 2
FINISHED SIZE 29 (30½, 32½, 34¼, 36¼, 37¾, 39¾, 41½)“ circumference at underarm. Top shown measures 29”; modeled with 4” of negative ease.
SPECIFIC YARN USED Brown Sheep Company Cotton Fine (80% Pima cotton, 20% merino wool; 222 yd 203 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #CF385 deep sea fog, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins.
NEEDLES SIZES 1 (2.25 mm) and 2 (2.75 mm): 24” circular (cir). Size 3 (3.25 mm): 36” cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); removable m; tapestry needle; 2 yd of ½“ elastic.
GAUGE 29 sts and 49 rnds = 4” in St st on medium-sized needle; 24 sts and 27 rnds = 4” in Lace patt on largest needle.
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED knitscene, Summer 2019