The Ruffle Addendum
The Ruffle Addendum
Sleeveless tank knitting pattern with ruffles
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 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.
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Credits
Tech edit: Heather Storta
Photography: Hypnotic Imagery, LLC
Model: Jennifer Parroccini
Testers: Maria, Lea, Wudan, Faith, Kim, Molly, Lena, Heidi, Kaci, Lili, Ariana, Boroka, Stephanie R, Anel, Stephanie V, Heleanna, Christina, Jenni, Cassandra, Elizabeth Margaret, Shari
Craft
Craft
Knitting
Size Chart
Size Chart
Women's
Construction
Construction
The Ruffle Addendum is worked from the bottom up and seamed, An applied i-cord edging trims the neck-line and armholes. The optional ruffle is worked by picking up and knitting stitches.
Sizing
Sizing
• 10 sizes to fit a full bust size of 28 (32, 36, 40) [44, 48, 52] (56, 60, 64, 68) inches / 71 (81, 91.5, 101.5) [112, 122, 132] (142, 152.5, 162.5, 173) cm
• Optional bust darts in four cup sizes
Yarn
Yarn
Sweet Sparrow Hummingbird, 50% superwash, 50% silk 4-ply fingering weight, 438 yds (400 m) per 100 g skein
Yardage
Yardage
Yardage, with ruffle:
• 895 (1005, 1105, 1215) (1330, 1430, 1555) (1660, 1790, 1920) yards
• 820 (915, 1010, 1115) (1215, 1305, 1425) (1515, 1635, 1755) meters
• 3 (3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5) skeins
Yardage, without ruffle:
• 765 (875, 970, 1080) (1190, 1290, 1410) (1515, 1645, 1770) yards
• 705 (795, 890, 990) (1085, 1175, 1295) (1380, 1500, 1615) meters
• 2 (2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5) skeins
Gauge
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 and Notions
Needles and Notions
• Needle Size A: US size 4 / 3.5 mm
• Needle Size B: US size 2 / 2.75 mm
• Needle Size C: US size 5 / 3.75 mm
• Needle Size D: US size 6 / 4 mm
• Stitch markers (including 2 removable)
• Tapestry needle
• Waste yarn
Special Techniques
Special Techniques
• Working directional shaping
• Working a sloped bind-off (optional)
• Seaming
• Knitting 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