Ruffled Poplar is a summery top knit in lightweight yarn (fingering weight) by Graphic Dyeworks. A #SizeInclusive pattern in sizes XS 28/30 to 5X 60/62, it is knit top down and finishes with a flirty peplum/ruffle at the bottom.

The pattern is adaptable and can be lengthened or cropped, it is completely up to the knitter.

Gauge 20x30 =4” (5x7.5 per inch) stockinette stitch knit flat on size 4 needles, washed & blocked. There is also a second pattern included of the same design but with a gauge of 24x36=4” (6x9 per inch ) for those that knit a little tighter than I do. Each pattern name is labeled.

Sleeve separation is at the upper bust/chest (measured around the top of the chest at the armpit) and then increases to the full bust size with -1 to +1”/2.5cm of ease. Choose your size by the nearest full bust measurement.

Finished Bust Size 29 (33, 37, 41, 45) 49, 53, 57, 61”
// 72.5 (82.5, 92.5, 102.5, 112.5) 122.5, 132.5, 142.5, 152.5cm
To fit bust size 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62”

Knitting Notions: (The yarn estimates include a 10% extra buffer. My pink sample required half of that buffer. )

• For 5 spi gauge - 715-787 (835-919, 965-1062, 1075-1183, 1160-1276) 1220-1342, 1375-1513, 1530-1683, 1615-1777 yards // 654-720 (764-841, 883-972, 983-1082, 1061-1168) 1116-1228, 1257-1383, 1399-1539, 1477-1625 meters Graphic Dyeworks’ Baseline (fingering weight yarn)
• For 6 spi gauge - 815-895 (950-1040, 1080-1180, 1225-1340, 1330-1455) 1395-1525, 1550-1695, 1675-1830, 1815-1985 yards // 745-815 (865-950, 985-1080, 1120-1225, 1215-1330) 1275-1395, 1415-1550, 1530-1675 1660-1815 meters Graphic Dyeworks’ Baseline (fingering weight yarn)
• Size 2 US/2.75mm 16”/40cm circular needles for the neckband. (or 1-2 sizes smaller than main needles. Most used 2 sizes smaller, but tighter knitters may not want to go as small as a size 2/2.75mm. If not, use a 3/3mm needle.)
• Size 4 US/3.5mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) 16”/40cm and also a set of longer circular needles. These are the main needles to knit your sweater.
• Size 6 US/4mm circular needles (or 2 sizes larger than main needles.)
• 3 unique stitch markers
• 4 Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Tape measure
• Tapestry or darning needle
• Waste yarn

As with all of my patterns, this Ruffled Poplar pattern has a copyright which solely belongs to me at Olive & Pearl Knits. The pattern may not be freely shared or resold. All purchases are final due to the pattern being an automatic download at the time of purchase.

When it comes to designing, there is nothing I enjoy more than seeing what makers create from my patterns. Please tag me @OliveAndPearlKnits on Instagram so that I can see your knits! Also use #RuffledPoplar so other makers can see your creations!

Thank you to Kate, at Graphic Dyeworks, for the wonderful collaboration with your amazing yarn. And thank you to all of my testers. I couldn’t do this without you!