Looking for the perfect lace knit top pattern with buttons? This lightweight, feminine button-down top is exactly the kind of versatile piece that every woman’s wardrobe craves. It effortlessly bridges the gap between casual and refined, making it perfect for brunch dates, garden parties, or even a smart-casual office look. The airy lace construction keeps you cool during warm summer days, while the button-down front allows you to style it open as a lightweight layer or closed as a standalone top. Its timeless silhouette and delicate detailing ensure it never goes out of fashion, giving you endless styling options with jeans, skirts, or tailored trousers. And the subtle floral-inspired motif adds just the right touch of romance to elevate any outfit without trying too hard. Whether you knit it for yourself or as a handmade gift, this is one of those garments you will reach for again and again.
Now, let’s talk about the pattern itself. This beautiful design features a lace motif whose outlines resemble tulip buds – which is exactly how it got its name. The pattern repeat is 18 stitches wide and 18 rows tall, highlighted with a red box on the chart for easy reference. Even-numbered rows are worked as the stitches appear on the needle (i.e., knit the knits and purl the purls), making it more intuitive than it looks.
So grab your needles and cast on – because every closet deserves a lace knit top pattern with buttons like this one.
Knitting Chart
Symbol Key
- — = purl stitch
- | = knit stitch
- \²/= knit 2 together
- \3/= knit 3 together
- U = yarn over
- ↓ = slip one as if to knit, knit one, pass slipped stitch over
- Ü = work 1 yarn over in the wrong-side row as a knit stitch.
