The Filigree Patchwork Top is a stunning statement piece that effortlessly combines elegance and charm. This top is knit from the bottom up, seamlessly blending various lace patterns to create a patchwork of intricate designs. Each section is carefully crafted to form a cohesive and eye-catching pattern that makes this top a true standout.
Perfect for warm weather, this versatile garment is both breathable and beautiful, making it an ideal choice for summer gatherings or casual days when you want to feel effortlessly stylish. The combination of easy lace techniques and thoughtful design results in a top that’s both visually striking and comfortable to wear.
Time: 30-40-hour pattern.
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Sizes written as XS (S, M, L, XL) Finished Bust Size 40 (44, 48, 52, 56)” to fit bust 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)”.
10” positive ease recommended.
Shown in size S
Gauge: 24 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in any of the lace patterns after wet blocking.
Materials
Yarn: Berrocco Modern Cotton DK (60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Rayon; 335 yards [306 meters]/100 g): 210 Cream (MC; 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) balls),
Needles: US size 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles.
Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle, stitch marker.
Abbreviations
BOR: Beginning of rnd
DS-st: German short-row double st
m: marker
rm: remove marker
Special Stitches
German short rows (DS-st): After the turn, slip the first stitch with yarn in front. Then take yarn to the back of work. This makes two loops (Double Stitch) from the pulled, slipped stitch.
If the next stitch is a knit stitch, knit the stitch as you normally would.
If the next stitch is a purl stitch, bring the yarn back (the yarn will have gone around the needle from behind and back in front) and purl the next stitch.
When you find this DS-st in a subsequent row, knit as if it was one (like a k2tog/p2tog).
(mini) I-cord bind-off: CO 2 sts, *K1, k2tog tbl, sl2 sts onto Left Hand needle; rep from * to end.
Pattern Notes
This top is made seamless from the bottom up in the round to underarms; then the piece is divided for front and back, and finally joined at the shoulders.
Pattern
Body
With MC, CO 241 (265, 289, 313, 337) sts, join in the rnd, being careful to not twist the sts.
Sl first CO st from Left Hand Needle to Right Hand Needle, pass the last CO st over slipped st. Place beg of rnd (BOR) marker 240 (264, 288, 312, 336) sts).
Part 1 (see chart 1)
Rnd 1: *Yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rep last 2 rnds 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) more times.
Part 2 (see chart 2)
Note: pay attention to Rnd 7, in which you will need to move the marker (m) 1 st forward.
Rnd 1: *Yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 2 and all even rows: Knit.
Rnd 3: *Yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 5: *K2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 7: Rm, k1, pm, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, sk2p, * k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, sk2p; rep from * around.
Rnd 8: Knit.
Rep last 8 rnds 2 more times.
Part 3 (see chart 3)
Note: pay attention to Rnd 11, in which you will need to move the marker (m) 1 st forward.
Rnd 1: *Yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 2 and all even rows: Knit.
Rnds 3-6: Rep last 2 rnds two more times.
Rnd 7: *K1, yo, sk2p, yo, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 9: *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 11: Rm, k1, pm, *yo, k3, yo, sk2p, rep from * around.
Rnd 12: Knit.
Rep last 12 rnds 1 more time.
Place back sts 120 (132, 144, 156, 168) sts on holder and leave front sts on needle. 120 (132, 144, 156, 168) sts. Remove BOR marker.
Front
Part 1 (see chart 4)
Row 1: K3, k2tog, yo, k1, *yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to 6 sts to end, yo, ssk, k2tog, sl2 wyib. 119 (131, 143, 155, 167) sts
Row 2 and all even rows: Purl to 2 sts to end, sl2p wyif.
Row 3: K3, k2tog, yo, k1, *yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to 5 sts to end, yo, ssk, k1, sl2 wyib.
Row 5: K3, yo, k1, sk2p, *k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, sk2p; rep from * to 4 sts to end, k1, yo, k1, sl2 wyib.
Row 7: As Row 5.
Row 9: As Row 3.
Row 11: As Row 3.
Row 13: As Row 5.
Row 15: As Row 5.
Row 16: As Row 2.
Rnds 17-24: Rep Rnds [9-16] once more.
Part 2 (see chart 5)
Row 1: K3, k2tog, yo, k1, *yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to 5 sts to end, yo, ssk, k1, sl2 wyib.
Row 2: Purl to 2 sts to end, sl2p wyif.
Rep last 2 rows 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) more times.
Neckline shaping (short rows)
Part 1
Short-Row 1 (RS): K3, k2tog, yo, k1, [yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1] 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) times, k3, turn, pm
Short-Row 2 (WS): DS-st, purl to 2 sts to end, sl2p wyif.
Short-Row 3: K to 8 sts bef DS-st, k3, turn.
Short-Row 4: DS-st, purl to 2 sts to end, sl2p wyif.
Rep last 2 rows 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) more times.
Part 2
Short-Row 1 (RS): BO 29 sts, k to m, k3, * yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to 5 sts to end, yo, ssk, k1, sl2 wyib.
Short-Row 2 (WS): Purl to 17 sts bef m, turn.
Short-Row 3: DS-st, k3, * yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to 5 sts to end, yo, ssk, k1, sl2 wyib.
Rep last 2 rows 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) more times.
Part 3
Set- up Row (WS): BO 29 sts, p to m, turn.
Row 1 (WS): Knit to end.
Row 2: Purl to end. (62 (74, 86, 98, 110)sts)
Row 3: BO using mini i-cord BO (see special stitches).
Back
Place sts hold into needle.
Work as in Front.
Finishing
Sew shoulders. Weave in ends. Wash and block to desired measurements.
