Lepidium Easy Lace Tee Knitting Pattern

The Lepidium Lace Tee is a light and breezy sleeveless top, inspired by slow wanders through fields of wild cress, watching the tall seed heads catch the light as the sun dips low.
 
The lace motif is made using simple yarn overs and decreases, forming a soft, slanted line of eyelets that remind me of the delicate shape of Lepidium setatum seed heads. It adds just enough interest to keep things engaging without feeling tricky or overwhelming.

CONSTRUCTION:
The tee is worked flat in two pieces, which are then seamed at the shoulders and sides. This allows beginner knitters to practice simple lace techniques without worrying about shaping.  Stitches are then picked up at the armholes to create a decorative curled edge.

SIZES:
This relaxed fit sleeveless top is available in 8 sizes from 78cm/31 inch chest through to 156cm/61 inch chest. Shoulder to hip is approximately 63cm (24 inches). It is designed to be worn with approximately 10-20cm/4-8 inches of ease around the upper bust. 

Chest circumference:
78/88/100/112/122/134/144/156 cm
31/35/39/44/48/53/57/61 inches

SKILLS:
This pattern is designed as an introduction to lace knitting, so it incorporates yarn overs and simple decreases (K2tog).

YARN:
Size 1 Approx 635m/695yds 
Size 2 Approx 705m/771yds 
Size 3 Approx 784m/857yds 
Size 4 Approx 863m/944yds 
Size 5 Approx 949m/1038yds 
Size 6 Approx 1,044m/1,142yds 
Size 7 Approx 1,148m/1,255yds 
Size 8 Approx 1,263m/1,381yds 
Size 9 Approx 1,389m/1,519yds 

GAUGE: 
18sts/24 rounds to 10cm/4 inches in stockinette stitch (blocked) using 5mm needles.

NEEDLES:
5mm 60cm (24 inch) circular needle (US Size 8, UK Size 6), 5mm DPNs if preferred for the armhole.

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