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Rancho Relaxo is the ultimate summer top! This slightly cropped v-neck has an a-line relaxed fit and its unique but easy to work edging adds a good dose of boho vibe to your outfit! Win win, right?

INSPIRATION
I knit my sample during a recent vacation to Palm Springs and couldn’t help being influenced by its relaxed hippie vibe. I used linen for my sample because it’s THE perfect summer fiber!

MEASUREMENTS
Bust measures: 31.67” (33.67”, 37.33”, 40.67”), (43.33”, 46.33”, 48.67”)
Ease intended: 1-2” positive ease at the bust.
Underarm to hem length: 14.20” (14.20”, 14.20””, 14.5”), (14.5”, 14.5”, 14.5”)

YARN
600(700, 800, 900), (1000, 1100, 1200) yards of light sport or heavy fingering yarn.
Drapey fibers such as linen, hemp, nettle or mixes of such are recommended to get a similar look and feel.

SAMPLE
Sample shown uses 3 skeins of Euroflax Sportweight formerly by Louet in color Heron Grey.

NEEDLES
US#4/3.50mm - 16”/40cm and 24”/60cm circular needles
US #3/3.25mm - 16”/40cm circular needles

TOOLS
Markers, scrap yarn, tapestry needle for BO, pins for blocking

GAUGE
24 sts/28 rows per 4” square in Stockinette stitch using US#4/3.50mm needles after blocking or size to obtain gauge