A sleek, fitted top with elegant boat neckline, perfect for date nights and feeling like your best self.

Pattern features
-- Allover 2x2 rib, for a snug fit reminiscent of sportswear

-- Waist shaping and optional bust darts

-- Yoke shaping with variable raglan decrease rates, creating a wide boat neckline and neat fit across the shoulders

YARN
DK weight yarn, approx. 516 (577; 669; 751; 929) 1024; 1124; 1224; 1326 metres / 565 (631; 733; 822; 1017) 1122; 1231; 1340; 1452 yards.

Sample shown in Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk DK (75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 20% Silk, 5% Cashmere, 116m per 50g ball) in shade 407 Royal Navy.

If using this yarn, you will need 5 (5; 6; 7; 9) 9; 10; 11; 12 balls.

I would recommend using a yarn with a good amount of memory, so the rib retains its elasticity.

GAUGE
24 sts and 40 rows to 4” / 10 cm in 2x2 rib, stretched.
40 sts and 34 rows to 4” / 10cm in 2x2 rib, unstretched.
Suggested needle size 3.5mm.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
3.5mm circular needles of varying lengths for body & yoke
Tapestry needle
4 stitch markers

SIZING
Sizes 1 (2; 3; 4; 5) (6; 7; 8; 9) detailed below. Designed to be worn with a significant amount of negative ease - the finished measurements might sound alarmingly small, but 2x2 rib easily stretches to around 180% of its original size.

Choose a size closest to your actual measurements. If you are particularly busty, choose a size based on your upper bust measurement rather than your full bust, and use the optional bust darts.

All measurements below are unstretched.

To fit bust: 28-30 (32-34; 36-38; 40-42; 44-46) (48-50; 52-54; 56-58; 60-62) inches / 71-76 (81-86; 91-97; 102-107; 112-117) (122-127; 132-137; 142-147; 152-157) cm.

Finished bust: 18.5 (20; 22.5; 25; 27) (29.5; 32; 34.5; 37) inches / 47 (51; 57; 63; 69) 75; 81; 87; 93 cm.