Depending on whether you choose to knit this **maddy laine **pattern in a cotton-linen blend or a sparkly metallic yarn, the resulting topper could easily take you from the beach to the ballroom.This design is not meant to be a long hip-covering poncho, it’s a summer topper. The lower edges (the cast-on and cast-off rows) will sit near the waistline. The pattern includes a schematic to check finished measurements.A knitter can choose to wear the neckline as a V-neck or crew neck style.Optional buttonholes can be worked in the side borders.Finished Measurements​(width across shoulders)S, M, L - 31½ (34¼, 39¼)”80 (88, 100)cmThe pattern suggests a worsted weight yarn but a DK weight yarn can also be used as long as the stated tension/gauge, listed in the pattern, is obtained.Alternate Yarn SuggestionsUniversal Yarn Cotton Supreme - Beige (504) - 3 (4, 5) ballsDMC Natura Medium - Cream (03) - 7 (8, 9) ballsKing Cole Cottonsoft DK - Oyster (742) - 3 (3, 4) balls