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Why You’ll Love Cancun Boxy Lace Top
The Cancun Boxy Lace Top by e kate archer is a light, breezy summer knitting pattern featuring an easy lace sampler design and a relaxed oversized silhouette. Designed with beginners in mind, this project is worked from two simple rectangles that are seamed together, making it an excellent first garment for knitters looking to build confidence.
The combination of eyelets, dropped stitches, and textured lace creates an airy fabric that’s perfect for warm-weather layering. Its modern boxy shape, cropped length, and elegant boat neckline make it a versatile top that pairs beautifully with jeans, shorts, skirts, or linen trousers.
Pattern Highlights
Designer: e kate archer
Published In: ekatearcher
Craft: Knitting
Category: Tops → Tee
Published: April 2015
Suggested Yarn:
Blue Heron Rayon Metallic 88/12
Yarn Weight:
DK (11 wpi)
Construction:
- Bottom-up
- Worked flat
- Two rectangular panels
- Seamed at shoulders and sides
Pattern Features:
- Boxy oversized fit
- Boat neckline
- Lace sampler design
- Eyelets
- Dropped stitches
- Cropped length
- Short sleeves
- Written instructions
- Schematic included
Languages:
- English
- French
Materials & Yarn
Suggested Yarn:
Blue Heron Rayon Metallic 88/12
Yarn Weight:
DK
Yardage:
480–500 yards (439–457 meters)
Needles & Gauge
Needle Size:
US 8 (5.0 mm)
Gauge:
4.5 stitches = 2.5 cm
Size Available
One Size
The oversized, boxy silhouette provides comfortable positive ease and suits a wide range of body types.
Construction Details
Cancun Boxy Lace Top is knitted from the bottom up using two simple rectangular pieces.
After completing both panels, they are sewn together at the shoulders and sides to create the relaxed boxy shape. This uncomplicated construction makes it especially approachable for beginner garment knitters while still producing a stylish and modern finished piece.
The lace sampler combines a variety of easy stitch patterns, creating visual interest without requiring advanced knitting techniques.
Techniques Used
- Bottom-up construction
- Worked flat
- Seaming
- Lace knitting
- Eyelets
- Dropped stitches
- Textured stitch patterns
Beginner Friendly
One of the biggest strengths of Cancun Boxy Lace Top is its simplicity.
Because it is made from two straightforward rectangles, the pattern is frequently recommended as a first knitted garment. It allows knitters to practice lace stitches, shaping through seaming rather than complex construction, and garment finishing techniques in an enjoyable project.
The designer also released an updated version of the pattern that includes corrected instructions, stitch counts, and additional gauge explanations for an even smoother knitting experience.
Fit & Styling
The relaxed silhouette makes this top an easy addition to any warm-weather wardrobe.
Perfect for pairing with:
- Denim shorts
- Linen trousers
- High-waisted jeans
- Summer skirts
- Tank tops or camisoles layered underneath
Its breathable lace fabric and oversized fit make it ideal for spring, summer, vacations, and beachwear.
Pattern Price
Free
Cancun Boxy Lace Top is available as a free Ravelry download.
Original Pattern Link
Cancun Boxy Lace Top on Ravelry
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cancun-boxy-lace-top
