Melissa LaBarre’s Raven tunic is simple, flattering, and so perfect in linen. Worked in Sparrow from the bottom up in the round, the beauty of this piece lies in its understated details, with smooth stockinette stitches, a-line shaping, and subtle side slit pockets—all with a drape that is unparalleled in any other fiber.

shown in size 31½“ / 80 cm with 2½” / 6.5 cm negative ease

yarn
sparrow
eclipse 224 / 7 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins

needles
16” and 32” circular in size US 5 / 3.75 mm

gauge
26 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking

skills required
Long-tail and backward loop cast ons, whipstitch and three-needle bind off (links provided).