Ophelia Lace & Cable Top

A highly versatile top which can be worn as a loose tunic, cropped top with sleeves, wrap, scarf, or short buttoned dress.  It’s made in one piece, so little sewing required and, although designed to be worn over our Ophelia Camisole, this top can be worn over practically anything from a swimsuit to evening dress.  Made in our gorgeous 100%, worsted spun, alpaca yarn and available in two sizes.

Knitting techniques required to make this are cabling, making stitches and a really easy lace.

Photographed in Champagne
Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs, 100% pure alpaca Worsted spun yarn (from Tracy’s Herd of alpacas).
Skill level: confident novice to intermediate

To make this in our woollen spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 7-9 balls depending on your size)
To make this in our worsted spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 3-4 skeins depending on your size)
To make this in our alpaca/wool blend, click here (You'll need between 7-9 balls depending on your size)
To make this in our alpaca/silk blend, click here (You'll need between 7-9 balls depending on your size)

Womenswear UK Sizes:
Extra Small to Medium: To fit between 71 – 100 cm/28 – 39″ chest (weight 250g)
Large to XX Large: To fit between 101 – 132 cm/40 – 52″ chest (weight 350g)

Needle size: 5.5 mm and 6 mm straight needles, 6mm circular needles (not supplied)
Tension: 18 sts and 20 rows to 10cm using 6mm needles and Lace & Cable pattern after light steaming.

Please note, if using a different yarn, correct tension must be obtained to make sure this garment fits properly.