Razzler Top knitting pattern

Razzler is a classic sleeveless top, inspired by 1950s fashions. Knit in the round from the bottom up, it features a striking geometric seed stitch motif that’s as fun to knit as it is to wear!

This modified drop shoulder pattern is thoughtfully graded, with proportionate chart placement and designed so that it creates a similar-length cap sleeve across all sizes.

Worked in worsted weight yarn, this striking top works up quickly—perfect for your warm-weather and transitional season wardrobes!

While setting up the charts might be a tad spicy, the knitting itself is smooth sailing. You’ll be wearing your fabulous new Razzler in no time!

Sizing & Fit

Choose a size that is approx. 2” / 5cm smaller to 1” / 2.5cm larger than your full bust.

29.75 (33.25, 36, 38.75) [42.25, 45, 48.5, 52] (54.75, 58.25, 61)” / 75.5 (84.5, 91.5, 98.5) [107.5, 114.5, 123, 132] (139, 148, 155)cm

Shown in size 33.25, with 2” / 5cm negative ease at the full bust.

Refer to schematic for full garment measurements. View schematic here.

Full yarn requirements

455 (470, 560, 610) [665, 705, 755, 820] (870, 920, 990) yds / 420 (430, 515, 560) [610, 645, 695, 750] (800, 845, 910)m of worsted weight yarn

Cotton-blend yarns are ideal for a three-season garment!

Yarn requirements in recommended yarns

KnitPicks Comfy Worsted (109yds / 100m per 1.7oz / 50g skein) – Sample shown in Celestial (blue)

5 (5, 6, 6) [7, 7, 7, 8] (8, 9, 10) skeins

or

Cascade Cantata (218yds / 199m per 3.5oz / 100g skein) – Sample shown in Seafoam (aqua)

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

Gauge

18 sts / 28 rows = 4” / 10cm in Stitch Pattern (seed st) using 4mm (US 6) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions

-Stitch markers

-Scrap yarn, to place sts on hold

Techniques needed

cast on, 3-needle bind off (explained in pattern and video tutorial), knit in the round and flat, knit, purl, basic increases and decreases, picking up stitches, reading a chart.

Pattern has been professionally tech edited by Brambles and Bindweed.

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