Sexy Little Knitted Linen Top

Sometimes you just need a quick win. It seems like everything I make is a months-long project (some times years-long, but we won't go there).
This little Linen Top by Kat Coyle popped up in my Ravelry browsing and I had to try it!

Knit in Louet Euroflax Sport on a size US 10 needle (6.0 mm) from side to side. The eyelet ridge is an easy way to add a lacy look and the knitting was fast and easy. I crocheted the seams and crocheted around all the edges for a more finished look. 

Front of Linen Top over an aqua tank

Side view of Linen Top

Kat's pattern is a one-size fits all style but I know from experience that one-size is always too big on me. I made some minor modifications to the dimensions to make it a bit longer (21") and narrower (22") and the result is perfect. I could't be more pleased with the style and fit. It also feels comfortable to wear and goes great over a ton of different colors. Summer tanks or winter long-sleeved T's.

Its a good thing linen wears and washes like iron because this one will be worn a lot!

Linen Top, stitch detail

Linen Top on chartreuse tank

Linen Top over black tank

Actually, this yarn has already earned it keep. I bought it a few years ago and made a simple triangle shawl with it. I loved the deep, smokey plum color and just wanted something out of it. But, shawls are not my thing and I might have worn it once. It has been tucked in a drawer - unloved. When considering the price of linen for this adorable top, I remembered the unworn shawl - 2 skins of linen, just what I needed. I frogged it, washed it, balled it up. The perfect solution!

The shawl that is no-more

Louet Euroflax Sport

Becoming something new!

There is nothing more satisfying than a successful project. Would't it be nice if they all worked out that way?

What was your most successful project?

Revel in color!
Deb H