This beautiful airy summer top is a perfect sunny day staple. Look fantastic laying on the beach, having iced coffee at the local cafe, walking through a blossoming park or standing in the ice cream van queue.🍦
The eye-catching top is knit with our Teddy and Veranita bases, giving the top portion plenty of coverage, but leaving the honey-comb lace flowy. ⭐Together, they create a bouncy jellyfish-like look 🪼
The colours used for this sample are from our new H/S25 collection. These colourways complement each other beautifully, with the more subtle Spongeweed melting into the vibrant Kelp Forest. 🐡
The Construction
Lolita Strap Top is worked top down. It begins with one front strap and a little front neckline shaping, stitches are then placed on hold and a second strap worked for the other side. The two pieces are then joined at the front with additional cast-on stitches to complete the front neckline.
The bodice is continued with bust and underarm shaping then stitches are placed on hold. Stitches are cast on for a back strap and shaped for one side of the back. Stitches are put on hold and a second back strap worked for the other side. The back and front pieces are then joined and worked in the round for the rest of the bodice.
The lower body is then worked in contrasting yarn in an open-honeycomb lace stitch. Lastly, straps are adjusted to the desired length and the front and back straps joined at the shoulders.
Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
Knit Tips
One of the best things about this pattern is that it only uses two skeins of yarn. The top and bottom portions are also versatile in terms of base, as the Teddy base could be substituted for Dashing DK, and instead of Veranita, you could use Kid Mohair Silk.
We have put together a bundle that includes the yarn and the pattern, plus a project bag and stitch markers as a gift! ✨
Lolita Strap Top Swatch in Abyss
We can't wait to see your Lolita Strap Tops on your needles, make sure to share all your beautiful makes with us!💛