A little gem of freshness and delicacy! We’re delighted to present this ‘BonBon top’, the second design created for this summer in collaboration with the Korean designer @miir_knits!
‘BonBon Top’ is a little sleeveless top that fastens at the front, knitted from top to bottom in one piece, starting from the top of the back. It combines lace patterns, textured stitches and small scalloped edges for a charming and versatile result.
CONSTRUCTION
The top is worked seamlessly from top down: the back is worked first, then stitches are picked up along the shoulders to work the fronts.
After completing the armhole increases, the fronts and back are joined to complete the body and stitches are picked up around the armholes to knit the border, and around the neckline for the button bands.
TECHNIQUES USED AND SKILL LEVEL
This pattern is at an advanced level et willl require to know how to knit in the round, knit, read a chart, make increases (m1L/p, m1R/p) and decreases (ssk, k2tog and CDD), scalloped edge and an Italian bind-off.
Link to video tutorial is provided for knitting the scalloped edge and charts will guide you through the creation of the various patterns at each stage of the project.
HOW TO PICK YOUR SIZE
The pattern comes in 8 sizes corresponding to the following final measurements:
Chest circumference: 90 (97) 104 (111) 118 (125) 132 (140) cm
Total length: 47 (49) 50 (50) 51 (52) 54 (54) cm
Armhole depth: 19 (19) 23 (23.5) 25 (25.5) 27 (27) cm
This pattern is designed to be worn with a slight positive ease of 10 to 15 cm. If you wish to achieve a fit similar to the samples pictured, you should choose a size that is 10–15 cm larger than your actual chest measurement.
« BonBon Top » by miir_knits knitted in size 2 with 15 cm of positive ease at the chest, in Candide « sucre glace »
GAUGE AND YARN CHOICE
This pattern is knitted here at a 25 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm gauge in the lace pattern.
Jung Sun choose our yarn Candide (70% organic Merino d’Arles, 30% recycled cotton ; 185 m / 50 g) in the natural shade « sucre glace » for her first sample which gives at this gauge a textured, structured fabric that really brings out the ribbing and scalloped edges.
This lightweight design also pairs beautifully with the delicate drape of Alice (75% organic Arles Merino and 25% linen, 216 m / 50 g), which will give it suppleness and a lovely drape.
Pattern “BonBon Top” knitted by Céline in size 3 in Alice « café crème » with the 1×1 rib option for the armholes edges. Céline wears this sample with a 10 cm positive ease.
Pattern “BonBon Top” knitted in size 2 in Alice « primevère » and worn with 15 cm of positive ease.
Jung Sun choose the scalloped edge option for the armholes edges.
METERAGE
To knit this pattern in Candide by De Rerum Natura (70% organic Merino d’Arles, 28% recycled cotton, 2% other recycled fibres, 202 yds / 185 m – 50 g), you will need : 4 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) balls
To knit this pattern in Alice by De Rerum Natura (75% Organic merino d’Arles (France) and 25% linen (France and Belgium); 236 yds (216 m) / 50g), you will need: 3 (4) 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) balls
OR approx. 648 (864) 864 (864) 1080 (1080) 1296 (1296) m of fingering weight yarn.
The « BonBon Top » de Jung Sun is available in french and in English in our shop and in English and Korean on Ravelry.
About the designer:
Jung Sun studied editorial design and worked as a web designer for many years before opening her own knitting shop in Seoul, South Korea. Surrounded by beautiful yarns every day, she has been dedicating more of her time to designing and publishing knitting patterns since 2025.
She enjoys creating simple, timeless knitwear with subtle feminine details. Her goal is to design pieces that are elegant, comfortable to wear, and enjoyable to knit.
You can follow fer on Ravelry and Instagram:
Ravelry: miir_knits
Instagram: @miir_knits
Photos credits for the Candide « sucre glace » and Alice “primevère” samples: @miir_knits