Bandon by the Sea
Bandon by the Sea
Bandon-by-the-Sea is a perfect top for warmer weather and to wear over jeans, short or a skirt. The yoke lace is echoed in the gentle shirt-tail hemline and sleeve finishing. Choose either short sleeves as shown in sample photos or ¾ length sleeve option included in instructions.
This top is worked top-down and in the round in a completely seamless manner with a nice balance between stockinette stitch and lace work. It starts with a lacy circular yoke that transitions into raglan seams for best fit. The lace is an easy one to learn and memorize. Both chart and written instructions for the lace are included.
This design really shows off hand-dyed yarns and will look great in any DK yarn with good drape. A linen blend is perfect for warmer weather or to layer under a jacket or sweater as weather in cooler weather.
Inspiration: Bandon or “Bandon-by-the-Sea” is a quintessential town on the southern Oregon Coast complete with beautiful beaches, a lighthouse, incredible viewpoints, and even a golf course. It was named after Bandon in County Cork in Ireland by an Irish immigrant.
The instructions are written and charted, and the pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested.
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SIZES
XS (S, S2, M, M2, L, L2, XL, XXL, XXXL) Designed to be worn with 2” ease at bust and 4” ease at hips. Choose size that is 2” larger than bust measurement.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Bust: 32(33, 35.25, 38, 39.25, 42, 45.75, 48, 50.25, 54.5) inches / 81.5(84, 89.5, 96.5, 100, 106.5, 116, 122, 127.5, 138.5)cm
RECOMMENDED YARN
Recommend heavy sport or DK weight with good drape and stitch definition.
Shibui Knits Twig: Sport (46% Linen, 42% Recycled Silk, 12% Wool); 190 yds (174m)/1.76 oz (50g), shown in colors Shore and White.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
MC: 600(675, 725, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1150, 1200, 1350) yds / 549(618, 663, 732, 823, 915, 1006, 1052, 1098, 1228)m.
CC for Neckline Lace: 75 yds used in color white for sample size M2.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used as well as options chosen.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
US 4 (3.50 mm) 29-32”/70-80cm circular.
US 3 (3.25 mm) 29-32”/70-80cm circular. Used only sleeve and hem lace and bindoff.
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge.
GAUGE
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with larger needles, worked in the round.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, Yarn needle for weaving in the ends.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Accessible to an advanced beginner knitter with some lace experience.
Skills Used: Decreases, increases, basic lace stitches (yo, k2tog, ssk), German Short Rows (link to tutorial included).
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