Ravenna Sleeveless is a top-down sleeveless top with an all-over pointelle-style motif throughout. This pattern has instructions for a button-down version worked flat as well as a tank-top version worked in the round.

The back yoke is worked first, using increases to shape the shoulder lines. The back yoke is worked to desired armhole length and put on hold, then shoulder sts are picked up to work both right and left front panels with the designated charts. All panels are joined and worked together flat for the button-down version or in the round for the tank-top version. Once the body is the desired length and hem ribbing is worked, you will bind-off the body and begin picking up sts along the armholes, left/right front panels for the buttonbands (for button-down version), and finally the collar. For the button-down version, you will work buttonholes in the buttonband section, and once finished, you will sew on buttons for the finishing touch.

This pattern has been tech edited and tested.

SIZES & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) 10, 11, 12
Finished Bust Circumference:
28.25 (32, 35.5, 39, 42.5) (46, 49.5, 53, 56.5) 60, 63.75, 67.25 in
72 (81.5, 90, 99, 108) (117, 125.5, 134.5, 143.5) 152.5, 162, 171 cm

This top is designed to be worn with approximately 1.5-5 in (4-12.5 cm) positive ease. The model on the cover has a bust circumference of 34 in (85 cm) and is wearing a size 3 with 1.5 in (4 cm) of positive ease.

YARN
BC Garn Bio Balance
55% Organic Wool, 45% Organic Cotton (Sport Weight) 246 yds (225 m) / 50 g in Ivory
3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (5, 6, 6, 6) 7, 8, 8 hanks

Yarn requirements: This pattern uses a Sport weight yarn, but several fingering weight yarns could be used as long as gauge is achieved.

Heavy Fingering or Light Sport Weight
639 (723, 802, 882, 961) (1093, 1234, 1322, 1474) 1565, 1755, 1852 yds
130 (147, 163, 179, 195) (222, 251, 269, 300) 318, 357, 376 g
584 (662, 734, 807, 879) (1000, 1128, 1209, 1347) 1431, 1605, 1693 m

Yarn alternatives:
Sew Happy Jane Meadow Sport
100% U.S. Fine Merino/Rambouillet Wool (Sport Weight) 312 yds (285 m) / 100 g

Knitting for Olive Pure Silk*
this yarn achieved gauge by going down a needle size: US 2 (2.75 mm) & US 0 (2mm)*
100% Bourette Silk (Fingering Weight) 273 yds (250 m) / 50 g

Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino
this yarn achieved gauge by going down a needle size: US 2 (2.75 mm) & US 0 (2mm)
70% Cotton, 30% Merino Wool (Fingering Weight) 273 yds (250 m) / 50 g

See Sew Happy Jane’s blog post to learn about her modifications using her Silky Linen (including the scalloped crochet edge)

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NEEDLES
For main fabric: US 2.5 (3 mm) 16-32 in (40-80 cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. Switch to longer length needles as your stitch count increases.

For ribbing: US 1 (2.25 mm) 16-32 in (40-80 cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. Switch to longer length needles as your stitch count increases. Small circumference needles such as 16 in (40 cm) or smaller for armhole and neckband.

GAUGE
1 Chart repeat after blocking: 12 sts = 1.75 in (4.5 cm); 12 rows = 1.05 in (2.5 cm)

Work the chart (given in pattern) a total of 3 times across and 4 times down for a gauge of 36 sts x 48 rows = 5.25 x 4.25 in (13 x 10.5 cm)

NOTIONS

• Six 5/8 in (15 mm) buttons (sample used Bare Naked Wools 15 mm Fox Wooden Buttons; button-down version only)
• Locking stitch markers for button placement
• Ring stitch markers for chart
• Waste yarn for placing sts on hold
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle
• Scissors
• Thread in similar color for sewingbuttons
• Blocking mats & blocking pins

Pattern level: Intermediate
This pattern requires an understanding of how to read charts

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