ROWAN LACE TOP
Layer this stunning lacy number over a vest or tee. Designed for Rowan by Lisa Richardson.
YOU WILL NEED
■ Rowan Summerlite 4ply (100% cotton, 50g/175m) in Green Bay (445)
See table for yarn quantities and measurements
■ A 3mm (US C2/D3) hook For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01484 950630 www.knitrowan.com
TENSION
23 sts and 11 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using a 3mm hook
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list, see page 92 Cool cotton, a lacy stitch and a chilled-out shade make this the ultimate top for summer. The interlaced square design and rounded V-neck sure makes this garment stand out from the crowd.
NOTES
The Top is worked from the bottom up in filet mesh from the Chart (see page 94). Each square on the Chart is made up of 3 sts (ch2, skip 2 sts of previous row, tr in next st) for an open square, and (tr in next 3 sts) for a solid square. You will need to work a beginning ch-3 at the start of every row, which is not shown on the Chart. For the Back and the Front up to the Sleeve Extension shaping you will need to follow the portion of the Chart that applies to the size you are working. For example, for Size 8-10 you will only work the squares between the lines of your colour size (36 squares). Once you start increasing at the Sleeve Extension section, you will widen the piece and will need to refer to the Chart for the squares which are just outside your indicated size lines, which you will incorporate into the pattern as the width increases.
BACK
Ch108 (120: 132: 144: 156).
Work in patt from Chart as folls:
Row 1 (RS) Ch3 (to form side tr of first square), work (tr into each of next 2 ch, tr in next ch) for each solid square and (ch2, skip 2 ch, tr in next ch) for each open square across, turn.
[36 (40: 44: 48: 52) squares]
Row 2 Ch3 (to form side tr of first square), work (tr into next 3 sts) for each solid square and (ch2, skip 2 sts, tr in next tr) for each open square across, turn. These 2 rows form Rows 1 and 2 of Chart. Cont in patt from Chart, working Rows 3-40 once, and then repeating Chart Rows 1-40 until Back measures approx 34 (34.5: 35: 35.5: 36)cm, ending with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE FOR SLEEVE EXTENSIONS
Next row (RS) Ch6 (counts as dtr and ch2), tr into tr at base of ch-6 (half square increased by forming a triangle), patt until tr has been worked into top of ch-3 at beg of previous row, ch2, dtr into same place as last tr (half square increased by forming a triangle), turn.
Next row Ch6 (counts as dtr and ch2), tr into dtr at base of ch-6 (half square increased by forming a triangle), patt until tr has been worked into 4th ch of ch-6 at beg of previous row, ch2, dtr into same place as last tr (half square increased by forming a triangle), turn.
These 2 inc rows create open half squares at ends of rows. On next row, work the square above this increased square in patt as shown on Chart.
Rep last row 3 times more.
[46 (50: 54: 58: 62) squares]
Slip working loop onto a holder. Using a separate length of yarn, ch9 and attach this ch to 4th of ch-6 at beg of previous row. (This length of ch will form foundation ch for last 3 squares of next row.)
Fasten off.
Slip working loop back onto hook and cont as folls:
Next row (WS) Ch9 (to form foundation ch for first 3 increased squares of this new row), ch3 (to count as first side tr of first new square), patt to end, working last tr of this row into first ch of length of ch attached to beg of previous row, turn. [52 (56: 60: 64: 68) squares]
Place markers at base of first and last sts of this last row (to denote base of armhole
openings).**
Work 18 (20: 22: 24: 26) rows, ending with RS facing for next row. (Armhole should measure approx 17 (18.5: 20: 21.5: 23)cm from markers).
SHAPE SHOULDERS SIZE 8 10 ONLY
Next row (RS) Ch3 (doesn’t count as st), skip (tr at base of ch-3 and next 2 sts), tr into next tr (1 square decreased at beg of row), patt until 4 sts rem at end of row, tr2tog placing first ‘leg’ in next tr, skipping next 2 sts, and placing second ‘leg’ in top of ch-3 at beg of previous row (1 square decreased at end of row), turn. [50 squares]
ALL SIZES
Next row Ss across first 3 sts and into 4th st (this should be a side tr of a square), ch3 (doesn’t count as st), skip (st at base of ch-3 and next 2 sts), tr into next st (2 squares decreased at beg of row), patt to last 7 sts, tr2tog placing first ‘leg’ in next tr, skipping next 2 sts, and placing second ‘leg’ in next tr, turn, leaving rem square unworked (2 squares decreased at end of row).
Rep last row 6 (7: 7: 6: 4) times more.
[22 (24: 28: 36: 48) squares]
SIZES 20 22 AND 24 26 ONLY
Next row Ss across first 6 sts and into 7th st (this should be a side tr of a square), ch3 (doesn’t count as st), skip (st at base of ch-3 and next 2 sts), tr into next st (3 squares decreased at beg of row), patt to last 10 sts, tr2tog placing first ‘leg’ in next tr, skipping next 2 sts, and placing second ‘leg’ in next tr, turn, leaving rem 2 squares unworked (3 squares decreased at end of row).
[ –(–:–: 30: 42) squares]
SIZE 24 26 ONLY
Rep last row twice more. [30 squares]
ALL SIZES SHAPE BACK NECK
Next row (RS) Ss across first 3 (3: 3: 6: 6) sts and into 4th (4th: 4th: 7th: 7th) st (this should be a side tr of a square), ch3 (doesn’t count as st), skip (st at base of ch-3 and next 2 sts), tr into next st (2 (2: 2: 3: 3) squares decreased at beg of row), patt 8 (11: 14: 14: 14) sts, tr2tog placing first ‘leg’ in next tr, missing next 2 sts, and placing second ‘leg’ in next tr, turn, leaving rem squares unworked. [3 (4: 5: 5: 5) squares] Next row Patt first 3 (6: 6: 6: 6) sts, tr2tog placing first ‘leg’ in next tr, skipping next 2 sts, and placing second ‘leg’ in next tr. [1 (2: 2: 2: 2) square]
Fasten off.
Return to last complete row worked, skip next 29 (29: 35: 35: 35) sts, attach yarn to next st (this should be a side tr of a square) and cont as folls:
Next row (RS) Ch3 (doesn’t count as st), skip (st at base of ch-3 and next 2 sts), tr into next tr, patt 8 (11: 14: 14: 14) sts, tr2tog placing first ‘leg’ in next tr, skipping next 2 sts, and placing second ‘leg’ in next tr, turn, leaving rem 1 (1: 1: 2: 2) squares unworked. [3 (4: 5: 5: 5) squares]
Next row Ss across first 3 (3: 6: 6: 6) sts and into 4th (4th: 7th: 7th: 7th) st (this should be a side tr of a square), ch3 (doesn’t count as st), skip (st at base of ch-3 and next 2 sts), tr into next st (2 (2: 3: 3: 3) squares decreased at beg of row), patt rem 3 (6: 6: 6: 6) sts. [1 (2: 2: 2: 2) squares]
Fasten off.
FRONT
Work as given for Back to **. Work 0 (2: 2: 4: 6) rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
DIVIDE FOR FRONT NECK
Next row (RS) Patt first 75 (81: 87: 93: 99) sts, tr2tog placing first ‘leg’ in next tr, skipping next 2 sts, and placing second ‘leg’ in next tr, turn, leaving rem 26 (28: 30: 32: 34) squares unworked.
[25 (27: 29: 31: 33) squares]
Work 3 rows.
Working all decreases as set by Back, dec 1 square at neck edge of next and 1 (1: 3: 3: 3) foll 4th rows, then on foll 5th (5th: -: -: -) row. [22 (24: 25: 27: 29) squares]
Work 4 (4: 3: 3: 3) rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE SHOULDER
Working all shoulder decreases as set by Back, dec 1 (2: 2: 2: 2) squares at shoulder edge of next 1 (10: 9: 7: 5) rows, then 2
(-: 3: 3: 3) squares at shoulder edge of next 9 (-: 1: 3: 5) rows and at same time dec 1 square at neck edge of next and foll 5th row. [1 (2: 2: 2: 2) square]
Fasten off.
Return to last complete row worked, rejoin yarn to same tr as used for 2nd ‘leg’ of tr2tog at end of first row of first side of neck and cont as folls:
Next row (RS) Ch3 (doesn’t count as st), skip (st at base of ch-3 and next 2 sts), tr into next st, patt to end, turn. [25 (27: 29: 31: 33) squares] Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.
TO MAKE UP
Block out each piece and, following the instructions on the ball band, press the garment pieces. Take special care to press the edges, as this will make sewing up both easier and neater.
Weave in all ends neatly.
Join shoulder seams with a seam stitch, such as backstitch or mattress stitch.
NECK EDGING
With RS facing, attach yarn at neck edge of left shoulder seam, ch1 (doesn’t count as st), work 1 round of dc evenly around entire neck edge, ending with ss to first dc, do NOT turn. Now work 1 round of crab st (dc worked from left to right, instead of right to left) around entire neck edge, ending with ss to first dc.
Fasten off.
Join side and underarm seams to the markers with a seam stitch.
ARMHOLE EDGINGS BOTH ALIKE
Work as given for Neck Edging, attaching yarn at top of side/ underarm seam. Weave in all ends.