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✨ Why You’ll Love Love Letter Top
The Love Letter Top by Veronika Lindberg is a beautifully feminine sleeveless top that celebrates the elegance of lace knitting. Designed with an all-over lace motif that continuously evolves throughout the garment, this project feels fresh and engaging from beginning to end.
Worked seamlessly from the top down, the design combines delicate textures with modern construction techniques. The upper front and back are knitted flat before joining to work the body in the round, while polished i-cord edges around the neckline and armholes provide a clean, professional finish.
With its flexible lace fabric and flattering negative ease, Love Letter Top is a lightweight wardrobe staple that’s perfect for warm-weather layering.
🧶 Pattern Highlights
Designer: Veronika Lindberg
Published In:
- Kutovakika
- Kutovakika Ravelry Store
Craft: Knitting
Category: Tops → Sleeveless Top
Published: July 2023
Construction
- Top-down
- Seamless
- Upper body worked flat
- Body worked in the round
- I-cord finishing
Features
- All-over lace pattern
- Seed stitch details
- Sleeveless design
- Negative ease fit
- Decorative i-cord neckline and armholes
- Video tutorial available
- Written instructions and charts
Languages
- English
- Czech
📏 Materials & Yarn
Suggested Yarn
- Sandnes Garn Line
Additional Yarn Suggestions
- Drops Belle
- Drops Muskat
- Sandnes Garn Tynn Line (held double)
- Knitting for Olive Pure Silk (held double)
Recommended Yarn Weight
- Worsted (9 WPI)
The designer also suggests using DK-weight yarn or holding two strands of fingering-weight yarn together.
Yardage
421–782 yards (385–715 meters)
Sample Yarn
- Sandnes Garn Line
- Color: Kitt 1015
🪡 Needles & Gauge
Needle Sizes
- US 2½ (3.0 mm)
- US 1½ (2.5 mm)
Gauge
Seed Stitch
20 stitches × 30 rows = 10 cm (4″) after blocking.
Lace Pattern A1
22 stitches × 30 rows = 10 cm (4″) after blocking.
📐 Sizes Available
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL)
Finished Bust Circumference
74 (82, 90, 98) (106, 114, 122) (130, 138) cm
Finished Waist Circumference
82 (91, 100, 109) (118, 127, 137) (145.5, 154.5) cm
Length
Approximately 48 cm (19 inches) for all sizes, with instructions included for adding extra length.
Recommended Ease
Designed with approximately 0–5 cm (0–2 inches) of negative ease thanks to the naturally stretchy lace fabric.
🏗 Construction Details
Love Letter Top is worked seamlessly from the top down.
The project begins by knitting the upper back and front separately in flat rows. Once the armholes are established, the pieces are joined to work the body seamlessly in the round.
After completing the body, stitches are picked up around the neckline and armholes to create elegant i-cord edges that give the garment a refined finish.
The continuously changing lace motifs ensure the knitting remains interesting throughout the project while producing a beautifully textured fabric.
🧵 Techniques Used
- Top-down seamless construction
- Lace knitting
- Seed stitch
- Knit flat
- Knit in the round
- Picking up stitches
- I-cord edging
- Ribbed hem
- Charts
- Written instructions
👚 Fit & Styling
Love Letter Top is designed as a fitted summer garment with just the right amount of stretch.
Its intricate lace texture makes it equally beautiful worn on its own during warm weather or layered under cardigans and lightweight jackets. Pair it with linen trousers, skirts, or denim for an effortlessly elegant handmade outfit.
The timeless lace pattern and clean i-cord finishes give the top a sophisticated look while remaining comfortable enough for everyday wear.
💲 Pattern Price
€6.50 EUR
The pattern is available for purchase through Ravelry and includes written instructions, charts, and access to a full step-by-step video tutorial.
🔗 Original Pattern
Love Letter Top on Ravelry
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/love-letter-top
