Sure, you’re going to want to wear this silk-blend top as sleepwear, indulging in long mornings with cool sheets and a favorite novel without ever getting out of bed. And you totally can. Or, you can power up with your favorite tailored suit, take your coffee to go, and conquer the world. The choice is yours.

The Ruffle Addendum sleeveless top features signature fine finishing (that twisted rib hem! that sleek i-cord edging! look at that little baby-doll tie!) and a quick knitting silhouette. Make it your own by leaving off the ruffle or omitting the tie. The Ruffle Addendum has gentle A-line shaping and a v-neck, and is a #sizeinclusive pattern.

CONSTRUCTION

This sleeveless top has gentle A-line shaping and a
v-neck. You’ll knit flat from the bottom up and seam, then work an applied i-cord edging to trim the neck-line and armholes. An optional ruffle is worked by picking up and knitting stitches.

Note, this pattern is one of two patterns in the Summer Dinner Party Collection. The other is Julie Cardigan, from Elizabeth Margaret Designs. Both designs feature Hummingbird, and are lacey, feminine, and ideal for summer knitting.

SIZES

To fit actual upper chest measurement: 29.5 (32.75, 36, 39.25) (42.5, 45.75, 49) (52.25, 55.5, 58.75) inches / 73.5 (81.5, 89.5, 98) (106, 114, 122) (130.5, 138.5, 146.5) cm

Finished full bust measurement: 29 (32.75, 37, 40.75) (45, 48.75, 53) (56.75, 61, 64.75) inches / 72.5 (82, 92.5, 102) (112.5, 122, 132.5) (142, 152.5, 162) cm

Bust darts add length in front only: 1-5.5 inches / 2.5 -12 cm

YOUR BEST FIT

Choose the size closest to your upper chest measurement. Intended ease is approximately 1 inch / 2.5 cm at the full bust.
For more information on choosing a size using your upper chest measurement, visit this blog post.

Photographed in size D with 1 inch / 2.5 cm of ease at the full bust, no short row shaping for the bust.

Download the complete schematic on the pattern webpage.

YARN

Sweet Sparrow Hummingbird
50% superwash, 50% silk 4-ply fingering weight; 438 yds (400 m) per 100 g skein. This is a silky, soft, smooth yarn with high drape and low loft. Shown in colorway Clove.

With Ruffle:
895 (1005, 1105, 1215) (1330, 1430, 1555) (1660, 1790, 1920) yds / 820 (915, 1010, 1115) (1215, 1305, 1425) (1515, 1635, 1755) m

3 (3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5) skeins

Without Ruffle:
765 (875, 970, 1080) (1190, 1290, 1410) (1515, 1645, 1770) yds / 705 (795, 890, 990) (1085, 1175, 1295) (1380, 1500, 1615) m

2 (2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5) skeins

GAUGE

30 sts and 40 rows over 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with size A needles

39 sts and 43 rows over 4 inches / 10 cm in Half-twisted Rib with size B needles

NEEDLES

Size A: US size 4 / 3.5 mm needle, or as needed to obtain gauge, for working the body - straight or circular suitable.

Size B: US size 2 / 2.75 mm needle, or two sizes smaller than size A, for working the ribbing - straight or circular suitable. You will need two DPNs for working the optional i-cord ties.

Size C: US size 5 / 3.75 mm needle, or one size larger than size A, for working the optional ruffle – circular needle minimum 32 inches / 80 cm long.

Size D: US size 6 / 4 mm needle, or two sizes larger than size A, for working the optional ruffle – circular needle minimum 32 inches / 80 cm long.

NOTIONS

• Stitch markers (at least two removable)
• Tapestry needle
• Waste yarn

TECHNIQUES

• Techniques used
• Working directional shaping
• Working a sloped bind-off (optional)
• Seaming
• Knitting on an i-cord edging
• Knitting an i-cord (optional)
• Knitting lace (optional)
• Working German short rows (optional)
• Recognizing a knit and purl on the needle

CREDITS

Photography: Hypnotic Imagery, LLC
Tech Edit: Heather Storta

For more information and tester credits, see: https://onewilddesigns.com/products/the-ruffle-addendum