Yam Top in Rowan Fine Lace - ZB298-00008-FR - Downloadable PDF

Yam Top in Rowan Fine Lace

What is Being Made

The Yam Top is a knitted garment designed by Lisa Richardson, created as a versatile top suitable for intermediate knitters. This design is available in five size options with bust measurements ranging from 81-86 cm to 122-127 cm, with corresponding finished garment bust widths from 94 cm to 132.5 cm. The pattern provides comprehensive instructions for constructing a complete fitted top with proper shaping and finishing techniques.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques to create the finished garment. Garter stitch edges are worked on both sides to create neat, finished selvages throughout the construction. Stockinette stitch (jersey endroit) forms the primary fabric of the garment, creating a smooth, classic knit surface. The pattern includes shoulder shaping achieved through strategic increases and decreases, with specific row heights specified for armhole depth ranging from 25 cm to 29.5 cm depending on size. Stitch markers are positioned along the edges to indicate important design features, including a center front opening located 9 cm from the cast-on edge. The construction method involves working separate sections that are later joined together, requiring careful attention to stitch counts and pattern alignment.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch (jersey endroit) – the primary stitch forming the main fabric
• Garter stitch – used for selvage edges on both sides for a finished appearance
• Knit stitch – foundational stitch used throughout the pattern

Materials

This pattern is designed to be worked in Rowan Fine Lace yarn, a delicate lace-weight yarn that creates an elegant, refined fabric. The yarn is shown photographed in the colorway Retro 923. The pattern requires three grams of yarn per 50-gram ball, allowing knitters to calculate yardage requirements based on their chosen size. Knitting needles specified include one pair of size 3 needles for the main fabric and two size 3 double-pointed needles for specialized sections, such as working in the round or picking up stitches for neckline or other details. Finishing includes pressing according to the yarn manufacturer's specifications provided in the accompanying information sheet.

Pattern Difficulty

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle garment construction with shaping and multiple sections. The pattern requires understanding of increases, decreases, stitch markers, and the ability to follow detailed row-by-row instructions while maintaining consistent tension and stitch counts.