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The Rosebud is a classic and elegant cropped top, seamlessly knitted from the top down with lovely rosebuds cascading over the circular yoke, while the simple stockinette body flows into a 2×2 ribbed finish. A perfect outfit for a transitional seasons.

The design offers the options for off-the-yoke or elbow-length sleeves, as well as techniques for invisible buttonholes and a reversible no-roll bind-off to elevate the finished piece.

SIZE
1 (2, 3 ,4, 5) (6, 7 ,8, 9) shown in size 2 with approx. 10cm/4” positive ease

Finished Bust Circumference:
85.5 (96, 104.5, 113, 122.5) (133, 142.5, 153, 162.5) cm /
34.25 (38.5, 41.75, 45.25, 49) (53.25, 57, 61.25, 65)”

Recommended bust ease: 10-15 cm / 4-6” positive ease.

GAUGE
21 sts x 28 rows = 10cm / 4” in stockinette stitch on larger needle, wet blocked.

MATERIALS

Yarn
Off-the-yoke sleeve: King Cole Finesse Cotton Silk DK 120m/50g
525 (625, 650, 800, 875) (1000, 1075, 1125, 1225) meters
575 (685, 710, 875, 955) (1095, 1175, 1230, 1340) yards
Elbow-length sleeve: Shelly 100% Wool DK 66m/30g
625 (725, 750, 925, 1000) (1125, 1200, 1275, 1375) meters
685 (795, 820, 1010, 1095) (1230, 1310, 1395, 1505) yards

Needles
3.5mm (US4) & 4mm (US 6) 60-80cm/24-32” circular knitting needles.
Cable needle (optional)

Notions
Buttons, Stitch Holders & Stitch Markers