Ruby top

​The Ruby Top is designed for long summer days. Lightweight and breathable, it combines a delicate lace motif with a modern touch - a central mock-button placket. Whether you are styling it with linen trousers or a flowy skirt, it’s a versatile piece for your warm-weather wardrobe. ​The top is worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. The garter stitch straps are worked separately and attached to the body using an exposed-stitch technique after blocking. ​Blocking is essential. Since linen and linen blends have a natural tendency to grow, blocking your pieces before finishing is crucial. This not only sets the final shape but truly opens up the lace pattern, allowing the fabric to drape exactly as intended. ​*Sizes (to fit bust circumference):* S: 91 cm / 35.8” M: 100 cm / 39.4” L: 108 cm / 42.5” XL: 116 cm / 45.7” XXL: 124 cm / 48.8” 3XL: 132 cm / 52” ​**Yarn** De Rerum Natura Antigone: 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 (4) skeins. ​**Gauge** 22 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm needles. ​**Needles** 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles with an 80 cm (32”) cable. ​**Notions** * ​Stitch markers (one for Beginning of Round, two in a contrasting color for the central placket) * ​Stitch holders or waste yarn * ​Tapestry needle * Scissors * ​Small buttons: 11 (11) 12 (12) 13 (13)