Lace&Cable Top

Lace & Cable Top by Adeline Too

What is Being Made

The Lace & Cable Top is a versatile knitted garment designed by Adeline Too that offers two distinct design options in a single pattern. Crafters can choose to create either a Lace Top or a Cable Top, both constructed as women's fitted tops available in sizes S through XXL with finished measurements ranging from 36 inches (91 cm) to 54 inches (137 cm). The garment is designed to be worn with 2 to 4 inches of positive ease for comfortable everyday wear.

Construction Technique

This top employs a straightforward construction method that begins at the bottom and works upward in the round, creating a seamless body without waist shaping. Once the circular knitting reaches the armholes, the piece is divided into separate front and back sections that are then worked flat using traditional two-needle knitting. The shoulder seams are joined using the three-needle bind-off technique, a professional method that creates a strong, neat seam while binding off stitches simultaneously. The neckline and sleeve edges are finished with 2x2 ribbing, which provides elasticity and a polished appearance.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern features two distinct stitch pattern options:

• Lace Top: Incorporates lace stitchwork, which typically involves yarn overs and decreases to create openwork designs with an elegant, breathable quality
• Cable Top: Features cable stitches, a classic knitting technique that creates twisted, rope-like textures through the manipulation of stitch order

Both designs utilize 2x2 ribbing for the finishing edges, a fundamental knit-purl combination that provides stretch and recovery.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Lace & Cable Top pattern calls for King Cole Bamboo Cotton 4 ply yarn, a lightweight fingering-weight yarn that combines bamboo and cotton fibers. This yarn weight classification indicates a fine, delicate yarn suitable for detailed stitch definition, making it ideal for both the intricate lace openwork and the textured cable patterns. The 4 ply construction provides good stitch definition while maintaining the garment's drape and breathability. Knitting needles appropriate for 4 ply yarn weight are required to achieve proper gauge and fabric consistency.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The intermediate classification reflects the combination of circular knitting, flat knitting, specialty techniques like three-needle bind-off, and the stitch pattern complexity of either lace or cable work. Crafters should be comfortable reading knitting charts and managing stitch counts across multiple pattern repeats.