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Ravelston is worked from the bottom up, in the round to the underarms. The upper back and front are then worked flat with short row shoulder shaping that gives a smooth, rather than stepped, bound off edge. The bound off edges of the shoulders are then seamed together, using mattress stitch, and stitches are picked up around the armholes for the sleeves. The sleeves are worked top down with the caps shaped with short rows. The innovative short row method, used in several other patterns by Ysolda, is a refinement of Barbara Walker’s short row sleeve cap method that works better for a more fitted style like Ravelston. The number of stitches picked up around the armhole doesn’t need to equal the number required for the upper arm — a smaller circumference, so picking up the same number can result in the stitches around the pick up getting stretched out. The shaping can also be worked at different rates to create the classic bell shape of a set in sleeve cap, and asymmetrically so the front is a little more scooped out than the back.
The pattern includes instructions for two necklines, a shallow scoop and classic V. The back of the neck is also shaped for comfort. Choose between a ribbed bottom hem and a split, folded hem — we love working the inside of the hem in a contrast colour for a fun, hidden detail. Optional short row bust shaping is included in the pattern, instructions for C/D, E/F and G/H cups.
Shown in size 36" with 4" of positive ease, size 34" with zero ease and size 49¼" with zero ease (amount of ease listed is at the chest)
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Fingering / 4ply weight yarn with good memory. Wool or wool blends are ideal.
Shown in Rauma Finull PT2 (100% Norwegian wool, 191 yds / 175m, 1.76oz / 50g) colour 450
Shown in Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk Sølje (100% Norwegian Pelsull wool, 383 yds / 350m, 100g) in 2115 naturgrå and 2113 lys dongeriblå
1215(1345, 1415, 1500, 1580) [1685, 1760, 1870, 1950] (2050, 2130, 2235) yds / 1110(1230, 1295, 1370, 1445) [1540, 1610, 1710, 1785] (1875, 1945, 2045)m
6(7, 7, 8, 8) [8, 9, 9, 10] (10, 10, 11) balls of Rauma Finull PT2
3(4, 4, 4, 4) [5, 5, 5, 5] (6, 6, 6) skeins of Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk Sølje
Size 2 US / 2.75mm 24" / 60cm or longer circular
Size 3 US / 3.25mm 24" / 60cm or longer circular
Size 2 US / 2.75mm dpns or circulars for your preferred method of working small circumferences in the rnd
Size 3 US / 3.25mm dpns or circulars for your preferred method of working small circumferences in the rnd — OR NEEDLES REQUIRED TO MATCH GAUGE. I find many knitters need to go up a size when working sleeves in the round. You may need to switch to larger needles after working the sleeve caps flat.
| inches | ||||||||||||
| Bust | 31¼ | 34 | 36½ | 39 | 41½ | 44¼ | 46¾ | 49¼ | 51¾ | 54½ | 57 | 59½ |
| Waist | 28½ | 31 | 33½ | 36¼ | 38¾ | 41¼ | 43¾ | 46½ | 49 | 51½ | 54 | 56¾ |
| Hip | 33¼ | 35¾ | 38½ | 41 | 43½ | 46 | 48¾ | 51¼ | 53¾ | 56¼ | 59 | 61½ |
| Neck width | 5 | 5 | 5¼ | 5¼ | 5½ | 5½ | 5 3/4 | 5¾ | 6¼ | 6¼ | 6½ | 6½ |
| Shoulder width | 12¾ | 13 | 13¼ | 13½ | 14 | 14¼ | 14 ½ | 15 | 15¼ | 15½ | 15¾ | 16¼ |
| Armscye depth | 6½ | 6¾ | 7 | 7¼ | 7½ | 7½ | 7¾ | 8 | 8¼ | 8½ | 8¾ | 9 |
| Total length | 22¾ | 23¼ | 23¾ | 24¾ | 24¾ | 25 | 25½ | 26¼ | 26¾ | 27¼ | 27½ | 28 |
| Body length to underarm | 15 | 15¼ | 15½ | 15¾ | 16 | 16¼ | 16½ | 16¾ | 17 | 17¼ | 17½ | 17¾ |
| Scoop neck depth | 4¾ | 5 | 5 | 5¼ | 5¼ | 5½ | 5½ | 5¾ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| V neck depth | 6¾ | 7 | 7¼ | 7½ | 7¾ | 7¾ | 8 | 8½ | 8¾ | 9 | 9 | 9¼ |
| Cuff | 7¼ | 7¾ | 7¾ | 8 | 8¼ | 8¾ | 8¾ | 9 | 9¼ | 9½ | 9½ | 10 |
| Upper arm circumference | 11 | 11¾ | 12½ | 13 | 14 | 14¾ | 15¾ | 16¼ | 17¼ | 18 | 19 | 19½ |
| cm | ||||||||||||
| Bust | 78.5 | 85 | 91 | 97.5 | 104 | 110.5 | 117 | 123 | 129.5 | 136 | 142.5 | 149 |
| Waist | 71 | 77.5 | 84 | 90.5 | 97 | 103 | 109.5 | 116 | 122.5 | 129 | 135 | 141.5 |
| Hip | 83 | 89.5 | 96 | 102.5 | 109 | 115 | 121.5 | 128 | 134.5 | 141 | 147 | 153.5 |
| Neck width | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 16 | 16 |
| Shoulder width | 31.5 | 32.5 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35.5 | 36.5 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39.5 | 40.5 |
| Armscye depth | 16.5 | 17 | 17.5 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19.5 | 20 | 20.5 | 21 | 22 | 22.5 |
| Total length | 57 | 58 | 59.5 | 60.5 | 62 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 65.5 | 66.5 | 68 | 69 | 70.5 |
| Body length to underarm | 37.5 | 38 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 |
| Scoop neck depth | 12 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 13 | 13 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| V neck depth | 17 | 17.5 | 18 | 18.5 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 20 | 21 | 21.5 | 22 | 23 | 23.5 |
| Cuff | 18.5 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21.5 | 21.5 | 22.5 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
| Upper arm circumference | 27 | 29.5 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 |
25 sts & 36 rnds = 4" /10 cm in st st in thernd on larger needles.
Fingering / 4ply weight yarn with good memory. Wool or wool blends are ideal.
Shown Rauma Finull PT2 (100% Norwegian wool, 191 yds / 175m, 1.76oz / 50g) colour 450 and Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk Sølje(100% Norwegian Pelsull wool, 383 yds /350m, 100g) in 2115 naturgrå
Size 2 US / 2.75mm 24" / 60cm or longer circular, Size 3 US / 3.25mm 24" / 60cm or longer circular, Size 2 US / 2.75mm dpns or circulars for your preferred method of working small circumferences in the rnd, Size 3 US / 3.25mm dpns or circulars for your preferred method of working small circumferences in the rnd
