Skill level: Beginner/ Intermediate

Please note: This has not been tested on sizes XL-5XL. If you are interested in testing one of these sizes, please message me and I can send a free copy of the pattern and work through any issues throughout the test.

Ruffle Crush Top is worked from the bottom up, in the round until you reach the armhole. You will cast on three times the number of stitches to create the bottom hem ruffle, then decrease after 4 rows. There is subtle waist shaping while working in the round. The front is then worked back and forth, while the back is placed on spare needles or scrap yarn. The back is then reattached and worked back and forth and is seamed to the front using a three-needle bind off. The collar stitches are then picked up, and worked in the round. The sleeves are each picked up and worked in the round, with an increase at the hem of the sleeve to create the sleeve ruffles.

Sizing available
XS (28-30 inch bust), S (32-34 inch bust) M (36-38 inch bust) L (40-42 inch bust), XL (44-46 inch bust), 2XL (48-50 inch bust), 3XL (52-54 inch bust), 4XL (56-58 inch bust), 5XL (60-62 inch bust)

XS (71-76), S (81-86 cm) M (91.5-96.5 cm) L (101.5-106.5 cm), XL (111.5-117 cm), 2XL (122-127 cm), 3XL (132-137 cm), 4XL (142-147 cm), 5XL (152-158 cm)

The sweater has about 0-2 inches of negative ease built into the sizes. There is a schematic provided so you can adjust the size made based on the positive ease you would like.

Suggested Yarn: Knit Picks Galileo or other sport weight yarn

Yardage: About 575, (625, 725, 800), (900, 975, 1100), (1200, 1275) yards

Materials: Sport weight yarn, circular needles, double pointed needles, stitch markers (including 1 unique marker for the beginning of the round), scrap yarn or stitch holder, measuring tape, darning needle

Gauge: 22 stitches and 32 rows per 4x4 inch (or about 10.5 cm) square in stockinette, blocked

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