Ravenna Top

Ravenna is a top-down garment with options for short or long sleeves (with narrow and wider sleeve width options), in a cardigan or pullover style, with an all-over pointelle-style motif throughout. Don't miss this design's counterpart, the [Ravenna Sleeveless][1]! The back yoke is worked first, using increases to shape the shoulder lines. The back yoke is worked to desired armhole length and put on hold, then shoulder sts are picked up to work both right and left front panels with the designated charts. Once the charts are finished, all panels are joined and worked together flat for the cardigan version or in the round for the pullover version. Once the body is the desired length and hem ribbing is worked, you will bind-off the body and begin picking up sts along the armholes, left/right front panels for the buttonbands (for cardigan version), and finally the collar. For the cardigan version, you will work buttonholes in the buttonband section, and once finished, you will sew on buttons for the finishing touch. **This pattern has been tech edited and tested.** **SIZES & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** **Sizes:** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) 10, 11, 12 **Finished Bust Circumference:** 28.25 (32, 35.5, 39, 42.5) (46, 49.5, 53, 56.5) 60, 63.75, 67.25 in 72 (81.5, 90, 99, 108) (117, 125.5, 134.5, 143.5) 152.5, 162, 171 cm *This top is designed to be worn with approximately 1.5-5 in (4-12.5 cm) positive ease. The model on the cover has a bust circumference of 34 in (85 cm) and is wearing a size 3 with 1.5 in (4 cm) of positive ease.* *If you’d like to use the Sew Happy Jane yarn listed below, you can click the links below to purchase. Please note: these are affiliate links, though there is no extra cost to you. Thank you! #SHJpartner* **YARN USED** **[Sew Happy Jane Meadow Sport][2]** 100% U.S. Fine Merino/Rambouillet Wool (Sport Weight) 312 yds (285 m) / 100 g in Blossom **SHORT SLEEVE** 832 (933, 1028, 1122, 1216) (1459, 1587, 1689, 1882) 1992, 2227, 2343 yds 268 (301, 332, 362, 392) (471, 512, 545, 607) 643, 718, 756 g 761 (853, 940, 1026, 1112) (1334, 1451, 1544, 1721) 1821, 2036, 2142 m **3 (4, 4, 4, 4) (5, 6, 6, 7) 7, 8, 8 hanks** **LONG SLEEVE** 1151 (1241, 1337, 1420, 1515) (1803, 1908, 1997, 2232) 2343, 2615, 2731 yds 371 (400, 431, 458, 489) (582, 616, 644, 720) 756, 844, 881 g 1052 (1135, 1222, 1299, 1385) (1649, 1745, 1826, 2041) 2142, 2391, 2497 m **4 (5, 5, 5, 5) (6, 7, 7, 8) 8, 9, 9 hanks** **NEEDLES** **For main fabric:** US 2.5 (3 mm) 16-32 in (40-80 cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. Switch to longer length needles as your stitch count increases. **For ribbing:** US 1 (2.25 mm) 16-32 in (40-80 cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. Switch to longer length needles as your stitch count increases. Small circumference needles such as 16 in (40 cm) or smaller for armhole and neckband. **GAUGE** 1 Chart repeat after blocking: 12 sts = 1.75 in (4.5 cm); 12 rows = 1.05 in (2.5 cm) Work the chart (given in pattern) a total of 3 times across and 4 times down for a gauge of 36 sts x 48 rows = 5.25 x 4.25 in (13 x 10.5 cm) **NOTIONS** * Six 5/8 in (15 mm) buttons (cardigan version) * Locking stitch markers for button placement * Ring stitch markers for chart * Waste yarn for placing sts on hold * Tapestry needle * Sewing needle * Scissors * Thread in similar color for sewing buttons * Blocking mats & blocking pins **BUTTONS USED:** Warm Stripes 3/4" Glazed Porcelain Buttons **Pattern level:** Intermediate *This pattern requires an understanding of how to read charts* [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ravenna-sleeveless [2]: https://sewhappyjane.com/MICHELE