REYNA is a light sweater with an elegent yet simple to work lace neckline. This wardrobe staple is inspired by passionate Flamenco dancers and warm summer evenings.

REYNA is worked seamlessly from the top down. The pattern includes instructions for both a straight body and one with subtle waist shaping.

REYNA is made from a soft and GOTS certified merino and cotton blend yarn that has the advantages of both fibers: On the one hand it is lovely to work with and blocks out nicely like a woollen yarn and on the other hand is very soft to the skin and has the lovely drape of cotton yarns.

This pattern went through tech editing and test knitting. I was not able to find testers for the sizes 12, 14 and 15 though. If you are interested in testing one of these sizes, please send me a message.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13) (14, 15)
with bust circumference of finished garment:
67 (72, 78.5, 85) (91, 96, 102.5) (107, 113.5, 120) (125.5, 131, 137.5) (144, 150.5) cm
26.5 (28.25, 30.75, 33.5) (36, 37.75, 40.25) (42.25, 44.75, 47.25) (49.5, 51.75, 54.25) (56.75, 59.25) “

REYNA is intended to be worn with 1 - 2cm / 0.5 - 0.75” of positive ease around the bust.

YARN
3 (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6) (6, 6, 7) (7, 8) skeins of Austermann Merino Cotton (50g, 230m / 252yds, 55% organic merino lambswool, 45% organic cotton) in color 3

Please note that these values are only estimates. Changes in yarn or gauge as well as changes of the pattern can result in a different yardage.

GAUGE
25 sts and 36 rounds = 10cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch after blocking.

NEEDLES
3.5mm needles (or size to obtain gauge with) and 3mm

TOOLS
A tapestry needle or crochet hook to weave in the ends and
three stitch markers.

TECHNIQUES
Long Tail Cast On
knit and purl stitches
working in the round
German Short Rows (detailed description + video tutorial included)
increases and decreases
binding off