Retro Ribbon top
DESCRIPTION
Retro Ribbon top is a drop shoulder sweater that is worked top down and in the round.
This sweater is full of fun, textured stripes with an easy fit and some fun pops of color can be added at the trim edges.
The sweater starts at the top of front shoulder seam as you shape the neck and shoulders with short rows. The shoulder cast on stitches are then pick up to work the back shoulders and neck. Once both the front and back are done, they are joined at the bottom of the armhole to be worked in the round until your desired body length.
The sleeve stitches are picked up to be worked in the round with the same textured stitch as the body.
The neck trim is also picked up to be worked in the round.
A pop of contrast color yarn can be added to the bind offs at the neck, cuff and hem trims as well as the shoulder cast on.
VIDEO TUTORIALS
There are 2 video tutorials available with this pattern.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Actual bust size:
29” (33”, 37”, 41”, 45”) (49”, 53”, 57”, 61”)
74 (84, 94, 104, 114) (125, 135, 145, 155) cm
Finished circumference at bust (with ease added):
39” (43”, 47”, 51”, 55”) (59”, 63”, 67”, 71”)
99 (109, 119.5, 129.5, 139.5) (150, 160, 170, 180.5) cm
Recommended ease: This sweater is intended to be worn with approx. 9” - 11” (23 - 28 cm) of positive ease.
However, it still looks great with even more positive ease than recommended (see short sleeve version).
Long sleeve & 3/4 sleeve sample is shown in size 3 on a 37” bust with 10” of positive ease.
Short sleeve sample is shown in size 4 on a 37” bust with 14” of positive ease.
GAUGE
30 sts and 51 rows for 4” (10 cm) in a body stitch pattern worked in the round, after blocking with a biggest needle.
NEEDLE
Use needle sizes necessary to obtain gauge.
US 3 (3.25 mm): Body and sleeves
US 2 (2.75 mm): Neck, cuff and hem rib
NOTIONS
- Circular needle (recommended)
- Removable stitch markers.
- Tapestry or darning needle.
- Stitch holders or waste yarn in contrast color
YARN FOR LONG SLEEVE
MC (main color) yarn:
3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) skeins.
Yarn Lady Co.
Fingering/sock yarn in “Strawberry Milkshake” colorway.
(100% Superwash Merino; 438 y (400 m) / 100g)
or any fingering weight yarn:
Approximate yardage: 1116 (1235, 1314, 1393, 1505) (1643, 1807, 1946, 2120) y.
Approximate meterage: 1021 (1129, 1202, 1274, 1376) (1502, 1652, 1779, 1938) m.
CC (contrast color) yarn:
3 (4, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 6) mini skeins.
Yarn Lady Co.
Mini Bun-dles in Vintage Rainbow (5 color set)
(100% Superwash Merino;
87 yds (80 m) / 20g)
or any fingering weight yarn:
Approximate yardage: 246 (274, 292, 310, 336) (368, 406, 438, 478) y.
Approximate meterage: 225 (251, 267, 284, 308) (337, 372, 401, 437) m.
The CC yarn in the long sleeve version was made with using 5 different contrast colors.
YARN FOR 3/4 SLEEVE
MC (main color) yarn:
3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins.
Camellia Fiber Co.
CFC Organic Merino Fingering yarn in “Midnight” colorway.
(100% Organic Merino; 438 y (400 m) / 100g)
or any fingering weight yarn:
Approximate yardage: 1049 (1155, 1233, 1328, 1444) (1575, 1734, 1872, 2039) y.
Approximate meterage: 959 (1056, 1128, 1214, 1320) (1440, 1586, 1712, 1864) m.
CC (contrast color) yarn:
1 full size skein.
Barnyard Knits.
Merino Nylon Fingering yarn in “Spring Rain” colorway.
(75/25 Superwash Merino/Nylon;
463 yds (423 m) / 100g)
or any fingering weight yarn:
Approximate yardage: 229 (254, 271, 293, 320) (350, 386, 418, 456) y.
Approximate meterage: 210 (233, 248, 268, 293) (320, 353, 383, 417) m.
The CC yarn in the 3/4 sleeve version was made with a single contrast color.
Note: The CC yarn in the body section is an unknown but a similar color yarn to the Barnyard Knits at the sleeve section.
Note: The sample was made with 1” increase in body length (2 body stitch reps added).
Yarn consumption info is with body length as sample.
YARN FOR SHORT SLEEVE
MC (main color) yarn:
2 (3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins.
Teal Torch Knits.
TTK New Sock yarn in “Neon Melon” colorway.
(80/20 Superwash Merino/Nylon; 447 y (409 m) / 100g)
or any fingering weight yarn:
Approximate yardage: 830 (927, 990, 1089, 1195) (1316, 1467, 1600, 1767) y.
Approximate meterage: 759 (848, 905, 996, 1093) (1203, 1341, 1463, 1616) m.
CC (contrast color) yarn:
1 full size skein.
Summer Camp Yarn.
Camp Sock yarn in “Love Potion” colorway.
(75/25 Superwash Merino/Nylon;
437 yds (400 m) / 100g)
or any fingering weight yarn:
Approximate yardage: 116 (130, 139, 153, 169) (187, 209, 229, 253) y.
Approximate meterage: 107 (119, 128, 140, 155) (171, 192, 210, 232) m.
The CC yarn in the short sleeve version was made with a single tonal color.