Rolled Neck Openwork Top Free Knitting Pattern
Free knitting pattern for the Rolled-Neck Openwork Top by Joan Vass. A stylish, easy-to-knit summer pullover featuring a unique openwork lace pattern and a comfortable rolled neck, originally featured in Vogue Knitting.
ROLLED-NECK OPENWORK TOP
Joan Vass's easy-to-knit pullover—highlighted by a compelling openwork pattern, drop shoulders and ribbed finishing—is a breath of fresh air. This exquisite stunner leaves little to be desired. Shown in size Small. The Rolled-Neck Openwork Top first appeared in the Spring/Summer '99 issue of Vogue Knitting.
VERY EASY VERY VOGUE
SIZES
To fit Small (Medium, Large, X-Large). Directions are for smallest size with larger size in parentheses. If there is only one figure, it applies to all sizes.
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
- Bust 41 (44, 47, 49)"/104 (111.5, 119, 124.5)cm
- Length 19 (19, 19.5, 20)"/48 (48, 49.5, 50.5)cm
- Upper arm 11.5 (11.5, 12.5, 14)"/29 (29, 32, 35.5)cm
MATERIALS
- 9 (9, 10, 11) 1.75oz/50g skeins (each approx 99yd/90m) of Trendsetter Yarns Dolcino (acrylic/polyamide) in #8 moss green
- One pair each sizes 9 and 11 (5.5 and 8mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
- Size 9 (5.5mm) circular needle, 16"/40cm long
- Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook
GAUGE
12 sts and 21 rows = 4"/10cm over openwork pat st using larger needles. FOR PERFECT FIT, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.
Note: Body is made in one piece, beg at lower back and worked to neck, then sts are bound off for back neck then cast on for front neck and front is worked to lower edge.
OPENWORK PATTERN STITCH
(multiple of 4 sts plus 2 selvage sts).
Row 1 (RS) K1 (selvage st), *k2, yo twice, k2; rep from *, end k1 (selvage st).
Row 2 K1, *p2tog, work k1, p1 into double yo, p2tog; rep from *, end k1.
Row 3 K1, *yo, k4, yo; rep from *, end k1.
Row 4 K1, *p1, p2tog twice, k1; rep from *, end k1.
Rep rows 1-4 for openwork pat st.
BODY
Beg at lower edge with smaller needles, cast on 59 (63, 67, 71) sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for 1.25"/3cm, inc 3 sts evenly on last WS row—62 (66, 70, 74) sts. Change to larger needles and cont in openwork pat st until piece measures 19 (19, 19.5, 20)"/48 (48, 49.5, 50.5)cm from beg. Next row (RS) Work 19 (21, 23, 25) sts, bind off 24 sts for neck, work to end. Next row (WS) Work in pat casting on 24 sts over bound-off sts of previous row. Cont in pat st on all sts until piece measures 17.75 (17.75, 18.25, 18.75)"/45 (45, 46.5, 47.5)cm from front neck (same number of rows as back to ribbed edge). Change to smaller needles and k1, p1 rib, dec 3 sts on next row and cont in k1, p1 rib for 1.25"/3cm. Bind off in rib.
SLEEVES
With smaller needles, cast on 33 (33, 35, 39) sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for 1.25"/3cm inc 1 (1, 3, 3) sts on last WS row—34 (34, 38, 42) sts. Change to larger needle and work in openwork pat st until piece measures 16.5"/42cm from beg. Bind off loosely in pat.
FINISHING
Do not steam block pieces. Pin pieces to measurements and mist lightly and allow to dry.
Neckband
With circular needle, pick up and k 60 sts evenly around neck. Work in St st (k every rnd) for 2"/5cm. Bind off. Roll neckband to outside. Place markers at 6 (6, 6.5, 7.25)"/15 (15, 16.5, 18.5)cm down from shoulders. With crochet hook, sl st sleeves to armhole between markers from WS. Sl st side seams and sleeve seams tog from WS.
--- GLOSSARY ---
RS: Right Side
WS: Wrong Side
K: Knit
P: Purl
yo: yarn over
p2tog: purl 2 together
st(s): stitch(es)
pat: pattern
beg: beginning
inc: increase
dec: decrease
St st: Stockinette stitch
sl st: slip stitch
