Reintroducing Ruth – a slim fitting tee with a high crew neckline and short cap sleeves. Redesigned in-the-round this time, its bottom-up knitting has been simplified with bodice shaping removed. Worked evenly, its back ribbing snugs the waist in just right. Scroll Lace, a 10-stitch by 18-row repeat, is worked overall and easily mastered. Staying true to its gauge while minimizing partial Lace repeat sets, I’ve added an extra size to encompass the measurements of my usual range. This design is mostly seamless now except for sleeves that are set-in. Layer it as you like for all-season wear! Enjoy!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 33¼(36¾, 40, 43¼, 46¾, 50, 53¼, 56¾)“/ 84.5(93.3, 101.6, 109.9, 118.7, 127, 135.3, 144.1) cm
Waist: 31(34, 37, 40, 43¼, 46½, 49½, 52½)”/ 78.7(86.4, 94, 101.6, 109.9, 118.1, 125.7, 133.4) cm
Hip: 33¼(36¾, 40, 43¼, 46¾, 50, 53¼, 56¾)“/ 84.5(93.3, 101.6, 109.9, 118.7, 127, 135.3, 144.1) cm
Length: 24½(25, 25¼, 25½, 25¾, 26, 26¼, 26¼)”/ 62.2(63.5, 64.1, 64.8, 65.4, 66, 66.7, 66.7) cm

MATERIALS
Yarn
Shown in Chickadee wool by Quince & Co. (100% wool; 181 yds (166m) per 50g skein); color – Crocus #115; 6(6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins, or for comparable yarn, approximately 920(1035, 1145, 1255, 1370, 1490, 1610, 1720) yds / 840(945, 1045, 1150, 1255, 1360, 1470, 1575) m. I always have additional yarn on-hand for swatching.

Needles
US5/ 3.75 mm or size to obtain gauge
• 1 24”/ 60 cm to 32”/ 80 cm circular
• 1 24”/ 60 cm circular or 1 pair straight (for upper bodice and sleeve caps)
• 1 16”/ 40 cm circular (for collar)
• 1 set double-pointed, or preferred needle style for working small circumferences of thesleeves in-the-round

Notions
• Stitch markers, varying colors helpful
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE
• 24 sts and 32 rows to 4”/ 10.2 cm in Stockinette
• 24 sts and 32 rows to 4” in Scroll Lace

SKILLS REQUIRED
Long-tail CO, circular knitting, decreasing (ssk, k2tog, ssp, p2tog), increasing (yo, m1R), 3-needle BO, short row shaping, setting in sleeve caps, stitch pick-up for collar trim, and blocking.

10 page pdf includes pattern instructions, photographs, schematics, relevant abbreviations, lace description and chart, lace shaping notes, and a multi-set lace chart template to assist tracking of lace stitch sequences during shaping.