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DIFFICULTY FINISHED SIZE 38¼ (42½, 46¾, 49¾, 54¼, 57¾)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 42½"; modeled with 11½" of positive ease. YARN Manos del Uruguay Milo (65% Merino wool, 35% linen; 380 yd [350 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #i2149 Petal,

The stunning Bluets Top takes lace knitting to the next level. This simple rectangular top is worked from side to side and seamed at the shoulders and sides. The delightful wool/cotton-blend yarn combined with the lace pattern makes this an ideal sum

You’re unlikely to find a more flowing top than this one. The Lilac Lace Top uses a simple all-over eyelet pattern so that the focus is drawn to the split back, which is flanked by a dayflower lace border on each side. Yarn Wool and the Gang Shiny Ha

Summer days may be hot, but the nights can get chilly! Keep yourself cozy with the Clearing Wrap. Worked from end to end, the dramatic diagonal lace pattern in the center is framed by a diamond lace pattern and garter stitch at each side. The Peruvia

The perfect piece for layering, the Olivine Top will have you knitting up lace in no time. This top is worked back and forth in pieces from the bottom up in an easy-to-memorize lace mesh pattern. The open side seams add to the airiness of this light

Named for a violet butterfly that flourishes throughout the summer months, the Common Blue Tunic is worked from the bottom up in three pieces and seamed at the shoulders and sides. The back panels are seamed from the garter-stitch band to the necklin

The lace motif on the Rippling Waves Shawl is meant to evoke the image of sailboats bobbing on ocean waves. This elegant crescent shawl is knitted in 100% certified organic Merino yarn. It is worked back and forth from the bottom up and shaped with s

The 100% cotton yarn of the Gorge Tank Top makes this an ideal piece for your summer wardrobe. Using a simple ribbing pattern with stripes, this cute, cropped summer tank is worked back and forth in two pieces and seamed. The shoulders are grafted to

The Succulent Wrap is worked in the round from the center out before being extended further on two sides to create its final rectangle shape. The ribbed border adds a nice weight to the lacy design, while the 100% organic cotton yarn keeps this shawl

The Lavender Tank Top speaks summer in every line of its silhouette. Knit in delicate, recycled-silk yarn, this airy tank is worked back and forth in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. The front panels wrap around slightly to the back. The tank is

A perfect layering piece, the Flax Flower Top is worked in the round from the bottom up, starting with a band of dainty diamond-lace motifs. Knit in a Merino/linen-blend yarn, this top is sure to become a summer staple. Yarn Manos del Uruguay Milo, d

The colors of the Gemstones Shawl are reminiscent of late-summer evenings and early-morning hikes. This triangular piece is worked from the narrow end to the wide end using alternating star-stitch and slipped-stitch patterns. Yarn Echoview Fiber Mill

Keep your hair out of your eyes on windy summer days with the Lotus Lace Kerchief. This lovely, lacy headband easily ties under your hair and is finished off with a sweet tassel. It is worked in a cotton and linen blend, ideal for keeping cool. Yarn

Part 2 In part 1 of this article, published in knitscene Spring 2020, I talked about different construction methods for side-to-side sweaters. We then worked through knitting a side-to-side sweater and learned how to keep track of stitches and rows s