6/8 and 10/12

Finished Measurements:
Bust: 321⁄2 (36)”; Length: 173⁄4 (181⁄4)”

Manos del Uruguay “Lace“ (75% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 5% cashmere, approx. 439 yds (400 m) / 13⁄4 oz (50 g)):
approx. 31⁄2 (51⁄4) oz  / 100 (150) g cream (Creme) col #2590;
Prym needles US #6 (4 mm), Prym circular needle US #6 (4 mm), 32“ long; approx. 433⁄8“ (110 cm) satin or cotton ribbon in cream (Creme), 1⁄2“ (12 mm) wide.

21 sts and 36 rows in St st with needles US #6 (4 mm) = 4“ (10 cm).

If this soft top does not win gold, it will bring admiring glances. The back is laced over a deep V.

This pattern is available for free download to subscribers and Spring 2011 news stand buyers.