Rivelle is effortless elegance in crochet. The fabric flows in smooth Tunisian knit, framed by a gentle V-neckline and clean armholes for a polished fit. A simple garter hem adds subtle texture, like the soft ripple of waves along a river’s edge. It is delicate, grounding, and serene. Inspired by the tender beauty of a river at dawn, Rivelle carries a calm romance, a piece for those who cherish simplicity that whispers rather than shouts.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7, 10)
Finished bust circumference: 84.5 (94.75, 105, 115, 125.25)(135.5, 145.5, 155.75, 166, 176)cm / 33 (38, 41.5, 45) 49, 54, 57.56, 70)”
To fit bust sizes 71–76 (81.5–86.5, 91.5–96.5, 101.5–106.5) 112–117, 122–127, 132–13752.5–157.5, 162.5–167.5) cm /28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42) 44-46, 48-50, 52-540-62, 64-66)”
Designed with 7.5-15.25 cm / 3-6” of positive ease.

Yarn
Wool of the Andes sport weight yarn - 15 WPI (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 137 yds / 125 mts per 50g)
591 (685, 763, 843) 930, 1035, 1121320, 1412) yds/ 547 (634, 706, 780) 860, 957, 1037221, 1306) mts

Sample is made in colourway Woodland heather.

Hooks and notions
6.5mm (US K/10.5) Tunisian hook with cable 1/3rd length of panel width or Afghan hook
4.5mm (US 7) Crochet hook for seaming and right leaning decrease
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Removable Stitch Markers (x8)

Gauge
13 tks x 18 rows = 10cm x 10cm / 4”
6.5mm Tunisian hook, after blocking.

Notes
Worked in Tunisian knit stitch for a smooth, even fabric.
Two rows of purl stitches at hem add subtle texture and prevent curling.
V-neck and armholes are shaped for clean lines and a flattering fit.
To maintain the neckline and armhole lines - rows which do not need decreases are still worked with decreases and then balanced out with increases.
Optional bust darts can be added for a more fitted shape. Read the blog post (link provided) for a more in depth explanation. (spreadsheet link provided to make your copy)
Block the back panel once completed: hold vertically against the body to check and adjust the yoke length before continuing.
The lp remaining on the hook from the Return Pass always counts as the first stitch in Tunisian crochet, begin working the next row in the 2nd set of vertical bars.
One forward pass (tps or tks) and one return pass (RetP) equals one Tunisian row.
Read the entire pattern once before casting on.