Refined Arches Tabard could be described as lightweight warmth wrapped up in a sweet, lace topper. This easy fitting top features two complimentary lace patterns, and flowing ease that goes equally well with jeans or skirts. Knitting is a breeze with no shaping within the lace – even the neckline is shaped with blocking instead of decreases.

Knit from the bottom up then split to work the front and back separately, which are identical. Join the shoulders with 3-needle bind-off and adding the trims completes the knitting. Then follow the blocking directions to shape Refined Arches Tabard. The length is designed to touch the top of your hips and can easily be lengthened if desired.

The pattern is written with charts for the lace patterns.

Project sizing & materials:

• Finished Bust: 33.5 (38.5, 42.25, 45.75, 51, 54.5, 58) inches
• Finished Length: 18.75 (18.75, 18.75, 22.5, 22.5, 24.25, 24.25) inches
• Yarn: Misti Alpaca Sport Melange* (sport weight; 100% baby alpaca, 146 yds/50g per skein) ~ 4 (4, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins
• Needle: US 6 (4.0mm) 16 & 24-inch circular needle (larger sizes may choose to use a longer needle)
• Notions: stitch marker, stitch holders, yarn needle

* Misti Alpaca Sport has been discontinued. Appropriate substitutes would be Knit Picks Andean Treasure; Lion Brand LB Collection Baby Alpaca; Henry’s Attic Prime Alpaca; or similar 100% alpaca yarns.

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