Rivoli Top

Rivoli Top is a versatile V-neck summer tank with a simple yet distinctive textured pattern. The airy mohair blend and relaxed gauge create a lightweight fabric that pairs effortlessly with everything from linen trousers to summer skirts. Worked seamlessly from the top down, Rivoli Top combines clean lines with subtle texture for a modern, understated look. This pattern is best suited to intermediate knitters or adventurous beginners looking to expand their skills. Detailed video tutorials are included to guide you along. The pattern stitch is provided in both charted and written form. This pattern is graded with inclusive sizing in mind, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Measurements are given in both cm and inches. **Sizes** #sizeinclusive Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10} designed to fit actual bust circumference of 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62, 66} inches. Finished bust circumference: 86.5 (93.5, 100, 113.5, 120) {126.5, 140, 146.5, 160, 166.5}cm / 34 (36.75, 39.25, 44.5, 47.25) {49.75, 55, 57.75, 63, 65.5} inches This garment is intended to be worn with 0-10 cm / 0-4 inches positive ease. For between sizes, choose the smaller size. The pattern includes tips on increasing the armhole depth and width if needed. Shown in size 1, modeled with 7.5 cm / 3 inches of positive ease. **Gauge** 24 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Rick Rack Rib, worked flat and in the round, blocked. **Materials** **Needles** 4 mm / US 6 circular needle of length 80-100 cm / 32-40 inches, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. spare circular needles, any length and any size smaller or equal to 4 mm / US 6. 5 mm / US 8 needle, any kind, for binding off. **Notions** Cable needle; stitch markers; waste yarn; yarn needle **Yarn** Lace weight mohair yarn held together with Lace weight smooth yarn, knit to a DK gauge. 1. Lace weight mohair yarnYardage: 435 (480, 540, 610, 660) {710, 790, 835, 990, 1050} m / 475 (525, 590, 670, 720) {775, 865, 910, 1085, 1150} yds, including 10% allowance.Shown here: ITO Sensai (60% mohair, 40% silk; 240 m / 262 yds, 20 g / 0.71 oz skein; color: #343): 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) {3, 4, 4, 5, 5} skeins 2. Lace weight smooth yarnYardage: 425 (480, 545, 615, 665) {715, 795, 840, 995, 1055} m / 465 (525, 595, 675, 725) {780, 870, 915, 1090, 1155} yds, including 10% allowanceShown here: ITO Kinu (100% silk; 425 m / 465 yds, 50 g / 1.76 oz cone; color: #350): 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) {2, 2, 2, 3, 3} cone(s) Both yarns are held together in the pattern. It won't be mentioned again in the pattern. *Note: If you are using a single strand of true DK weight yarn, you would need 435 (480, 540, 610, 660) {710, 790, 835, 990, 1050} m / 475 (525, 590, 670, 720) {775, 865, 910, 1085, 1150} yds, including 10% allowance. A true DK weight yarn would give a more opaque, dense fabric. If you prefer to maintain the open look, use fingering weight yarn instead.* **Required Skills** Knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on