A poncho that slips over your head and drapes over your arms is a carefree idea for a spring and summer cover up top. So, here’s a lady’s top that has the option to be worn open poncho style or closed with laces up the sides. The pattern is worked from the bottom front up to the boatneck-style opening and down to the back hem. There is no shaping, so it is easy and relaxing to knit. And simple openwork adds detail to provide a little fun. Enjoy.

Reva is an environmentally sensitive yarn crafted from recycled cotton. The subdued color palette creates a casually sophisticated look for any project. It is a 2-ply yarn with a subtle textured finish that provides enhanced visual interest while maintaining stitch definition. Hand washing is recommended.

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Pattern includes instructions for all sizes.

Yarn:

• Reva from GGH - 8 color options
• 95% Recycled Cotton, 5% Other Fibers
• 169yards/50 grams
• US2-4/2.75-3.5mm needles
• Approx. 5.5 sts.inch
• Fingering weight

Balls Needed for Jesse: 
S/M (L/XL) = 6 (7)

Gauge:
23 stitches and 32 rows = 4"/10cm on US 7/4.5mm

Suggested Needles and Notions: 

• US6/4.25mm 24”/60cm circular needles*
• US6/4.25mm double point needles
• Stitch markers

* Or size needed to obtain gauge

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Designer Knitting Pattern
This cheerful cover-up top is perhaps the simplest pattern possible. A pair of stitches that you repeat to the end of the row, every row. Plus, the new Zauberball Crazy Cotton (100% organic eco-yarn) will entertain you as the surprising color variations change resulting in a top that is unique on each side. After working front and back the same, seaming them together and finishing with a little crochet trim, you'll have a reversible top. How's that for fun?

Knitting Help
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Yarn:

• Zauberball Crazy Cotton - 6 color options
• 100% organic cotton
• DK weight
• 230 yards/210m, 3.5 oz./100 grams

• Approx. 6 sts/inch - Toni stitch pattern 3.5 sts/inch

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Balls Needed for Toni: S(M, L, XL, XXL) = 2(2, 2, 3, 3) balls

Gauge: 14 sts  = 4"/10cm

Suggested Needles and Notions: 

• US8/5.0mm*  24"/60cm circular needles
• Crochet hook* H/5.0mm
• Darning needle
• Stitch markers

*or size needed to obtain gauge

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PATTERN This lightweight top or beach coverup is worked in two pieces, front and back. Each is worked flat from the hem to the shoulders. The sides are then sewn using the invisible garter stitch seam, and the shoulders are finished with the three-needle bind off. It couldn’t be much simpler or more comfortable. This pattern includes a list of all abbreviations and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

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"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped."
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
This pattern was designed for:

Echt - 100% Organic Cotton, Sport Yardage S (M, L, XL, XXL) = 918 (918, 1224, 1224, 1224) Reva, 95% Recycled Cotton, 5% Other Fibers, Sport

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Yardage
S(M, L, Xl, XXL) = 1014 (1014, 1183, 1183, 1183)

Gauge
19 sts and 26 rows = 4"/10cm

Needles

• US7/4.5mm needles

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It was René Lacoste, the legendary French tennis player, that first conceived what we know today as the polo shirt. This pattern is inspired by René and designed so every knitter can enjoy the pleasure of hand-crafting a shirt that is as comfortable as the original design from 1929.

Designer Knitting Pattern
The pattern is worked from the top down in one piece so the only seam to be sewn is the body hem. The shoulders and neck are shaped using German short rows, stitches are picked up around the arm hole, the body and arms are worked in the round. Alternating stockinette and twisted stockinette create a subtle sophisticated stripe pattern.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.” - James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, I’ve collected knitting tips and links to videos that will make knitting your project easier and even more fun.  Knitting Help

Yarn:
This sweater was designed for the following yarn. 18 color options

HiKoo's CoBaSi+, 55% Cotton, 21% Elastic Nylon, 16% Bamboo, 8% Silk
This fiber blend is wool free to avoid irritation or overheating, soft and gentle on the hands with a wool-like stretch. The cotton and bamboo are the basis for a washable yarn, silk adds strength, and elastic nylon helps the finished garment hold its shape.

SAVE 10% OFF THIS YARN -  CLICK HERE to find this yarn at Maker’s Mercantile. Choose your preferred color and enter discount code JamesCox10 when placing your order.

Skeins needed for S(M, L, XL) = 7(8, 8, 9)

Gauge: 32 sts and 48 rows = 4"/10cm, in stockinette

Suggested Needles and Notions: 

• US3/3.25mm* 16”/40cm circular
• US3/3.25mm* 24”/60cm circular
• US1/2.25mm* 16”/40cm circular
• Stitch markers (two different colors)
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle

* or size needed to obtain gauge

Sizes:

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FREE UNIQUE ROW CHECKER

This pattern is inspired by the classic pocket T-shirt. Knit from the top down in one piece, the shoulders and neck are shaped using short rows, and the shoulders are joined using the invisible cast-on method. The body is worked in the round. The sleeve stitches are picked around the arm opening and are also worked in the round. The sleeves and body are finished with seamless folded hems.

The body length can be tailored simply by removing the work from your needles and trying it on to guarantee it is exactly the length you desire before you finish it.

The light weight cotton blend yarn results in a very flexible garment. Is it a T-shirt, is it a sweater? You decide.

Pattern and Row Checker
This pattern includes a list of all abbreviations, glossary of terms, and a crisp schematic with dimensions for proper blocking. It also comes with my unique Row Checker, complimentary. A tool you can use to help keep track of your stitch count, row number, increases, and decreases. Throughout the pattern you’ll find indicators of when to refer to your Row Checker.

Knitting Help
For your convenience, I’ve collected knitting tips and links to videos that will make knitting your project easier and even more fun.  Knitting Help

Yarn:
This sweater was designed for the following yarn.

HiKoo's CoBaSi, 55% Cotton, 21% Elastic Nylon, 16% Bamboo, 8% Silk
This fiber blend is wool free to avoid irritation or overheating, soft and gentle on the hands with a wool-like stretch. The cotton and bamboo are the basis for a washable yarn, silk adds strength, and elastic nylon helps the finished garment hold its shape.

SAVE 10% OFF THIS YARN -  CLICK HERE to find this yarn at Maker’s Mercantile. Choose your preferred color and enter discount code JamesCox10 when placing your order.

Skeins needed for color A and B S(M, L, XL) = 8/1(8/1, 9/1, 10/1)

Gauge: 32 sts and 42 rows = 4"/10cm, in stockinette

Suggested Needles and Notions: 

• US6/4mm 16”/40.5cm circular*
• US6/4mm 24”/60.96cm circular*
• US6/4mm double pointed*
• US4/3.5mm 16”/40.5cm circular*
• US4/3.5mm 24”/60.96cm circular*
• US4/3.5mm double pointed*
• Stitch markers (two different colors)

* or size needed to obtain gauge

Sizes:

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A classic tank top that combines stockinette with narrow stripes of garter. It is a simple stitch repeat that encourages meditative knitting. The cotton fine yarn is soft and cool pima cotton with just a touch of the softest merino wool, which gives resilience to the yarn. This pattern is worked from the bottom up in the round, then the front and back are separated for shaping the yoke and rejoined at the shoulders. Finally, stitches are picked up for the neck and armhole trim. The yarn is wonderful to work with and your creation will feel wonderful against your skin.

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations and links to tutorial videos that will make knitting your project easier and even more fun. Visit the  Knitting Help page on our website.

Pattern includes instruction for all sizes

Yarn:
This tank top was designed for the following yarn. 13 color options

• Brown Sheep's Cotton Fine — 80% Pima Cotton, 20% Resilient Merino Wool
• Fingering Weight
• 215 yards/50g per skein\24-ply
• US2-3/2.75-3.25mm needles
• Approx. 6.5 sts/inch

Ryan Pattern Sizes:
Finished Chest Circumference
36 (40, 44, 48, 52)”
91.4 (101.6, 111.7, 121.9, 132.1)cm

Skeins Needed: 
S (M, L, XL, XXL) = 5 (5, 5, 6, 6)

Gauge: 27 sts and 35 rows = 4"/10cm

Suggested Needles and Notions: 

• US3/3.25mm 16”/40.5cm and 24"/60.9cm circular needles

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Create an ultra-soft tailored shell with this designer knitting pattern. Enjoy working 2 x 2 ribbing with lace rib panels, full-fashion shaping and short rows.

Designer Knitting Pattern
This designer knitting pattern uses a cashmere blend offering amazing elasticity. It is written with just the right amount of negative ease to provide a comfortable and flattering fit. It’s worked from the bottom up in two-by-two ribbing featuring a panel of beautiful lace ribs that runs the full-length hem to neck, front and back. So, working every row offers just the right amount of interest. The vents at the hips, shaping at the underarm and short rows on the shoulders add full-fashioned details.

Yarn
Alta Moda Cashmere 16 Fine – 80% Merino Fine, 10% Cashmere, 10% Polyamide – 50 grams – 350 yards / 320 Meters– DK weight

This yarn is remarkable and everyone who uses it falls in love. Between the blend of fibers and the construction of the yarn the result is extremely elastic and almost guarantees flawless gauge as you work. The finished fabric provides a nice combination of stitch definition and a subtle textured surface that feels so soft on your skin. It works nicely on a range of needle sizes, so you may have found your new best friend.

The on-screen color representations for yarn may not be precise representations of actual colors due to variance in monitor calibrations.

Gauge

• 37 sts and 36 rows = 4"/10cm in K2, P2 Ribbing, Relaxed

Gauge is determined with the swatch relaxed, not stretched.

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US6/4mm* 20”/50.8 cm circular needles
• US6/4mm* 16”/40.6mm circular needles
• US6/4mm Double point needles
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders or scrap yarn

* Or size needed to obtain gauge

Size

• Small - 35”/89cm
• Medium – 38.5’/98cm
• Large – 42”106.5cm
• X-Large – 45.5”/115.5cm

StitchSaver^™ Row Checker

"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped." - James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

To order, return to top of this page to select colorway and number of kits.

A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.