Leaf Lace Top Knitting Pattern

Make a Top That Actually Gets Worn

You've made sweaters before. This is the one you'll want to reach for again and again — the lace front does the work, and the rest of the fabric stays out of its way.

It comes in a sleeveless and a sleeved version, so you can make it twice, or just make the one that fits your wardrobe right now.

Skill Level: Experienced 
Finished Size: Finished bust 84–150 cm / 33–59" across 8 sizes (2.5–7.5 cm / 1–3" of ease)

• Two versions, one purchase. Sleeveless or with sleeves — both are included, so you can choose based on the season or make it twice in different yarns.
• A lace panel that looks complex but follows a clear charted logic. The front panel is the centerpiece; the surrounding eyelet fabric is straightforward. The construction separates these clearly so you're never trying to hold too much at once.
• Eight sizes with real fit data. Finished bust measurements run from 84 to 150 cm, with schematic measurements for every dimension, so you can confirm fit before you cast on.

        "I loved how the lace front stood on its own — the rest practically knit itself."

Materials

• DK weight yarn (smooth; sample shown in cotton/viscose/linen blend)
• Needle A: 3.5 mm / US #4 circular (80 cm / 32") and needles for small circumferences
• Needle B: 3 mm / US #2.5 circular (80 cm / 32") and needles for small circumferences
• Stitch markers, stitch holder, waste yarn, tapestry needle, blocking tools