Emmaline will be a new summer favorite! Featuring a softly rolled hem and a double-layered ruffle detail, you’ll love wearing this trendy piece on those especially warm days.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Finished Bust Size 31 (35, 39, 43, 47)” to fit bust 29.5 (33.5, 37.5, 41.5, 45.5)”
1.5” positive ease recommended.
Shown in size 35
Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st, blocked gently
Materials
Yarn: King Cole Bamboo Cotton (50% Bamboo, 50% Cotton; 252 yards [230 meters]/100 grams): 3200 Candy (4 (4, 6, 7, 8) balls)
Needles: US size 6 (4.0 mm) 24” straight or circular
Notions: Markers, tapestry needle
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked flat from the bottom up.
The ruffles are worked flat separately and then joined to the loping neckline.
Pattern
Front
Using the long tail cast on technique, CO 86 (96, 108, 117, 128) sts.
Work in St st for 63 (65, 69, 71, 75) rows.
Row 1 (RS): BO 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) sts, k to end. (83 (93, 104, 113, 123) sts)
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Row 3: BO 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) sts, k to end. (80 (90, 100, 109, 118) sts)
Row 4 (WS): Purl.
Row 5: K1, ssk, k until 3 sts rem, k2tog, k1. (78 (88, 98, 107, 116) sts)
Row 6: Purl.
Row 7: BO 2 sts, k to end of row. (76 (86, 96, 105, 114) sts)
Row 8: P until 3 sts rem, ssp, p1. (75 (85, 95, 104, 113 sts)
Rep last 2 rows 22 (24, 27, 30, 32) times. (9, 13, 14, 14, 17 sts)
BO all sts.
Back
Using the long tail cast on technique, CO 86 (96, 108, 117, 128) sts.
Work in St st for 62 (64, 68, 70, 74) rows.
Row 1 (WS): BO 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) sts, p to end. (83 (93, 104, 113, 123) sts)
Row 2 (RS): Knit.
Row 3: BO 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) sts, p to end. (80 (90, 100, 109, 118) sts)
Row 4: Knit.
Row 5: K1, ssp, p until 3 sts rem, p2tog, pk1. (78 (88, 98, 107, 116) sts)
Row 6: Knit.
Row 7: BO 2 sts, p to end of row. (76 (86, 96, 105, 114) sts)
Row 8: K until 3 sts rem, ssk, k1. (75 (85, 95, 104, 113 sts)
Rep last 2 rows 22 (24, 27, 30, 32) times. (9, 13, 14, 14, 17 sts)
BO all sts.
Top Ruffle
Using the long tail cast on technique, CO 139 (157, 174, 189, 206) sts.
Work in St st for 5 rows.
Row 1 (RS): K2 (2, 1, 1, 1), *m1, k3; rep from * until 2 (2, 2, 2, 1) sts rem, k2 (2, 2, 2, 1). (184 (208, 232, 251, 274) sts)
Rows 2-6: Work in St st for 5 rows.
Row 7: K2 (2, 1, 1, 2), *m1, k3; rep from * until 2 (2, 2, 1, 2) sts rem, k2 (2, 2, 1, 2). (244 (276, 307, 334, 364) sts)
Rows 8-12: Work in St st for 5 rows.
Row 13: K2 (3, 2, 2, 2), *m1, k3; rep from * until 2 (3, 2, 2, 2) sts rem, k2 (3, 2, 2, 2). (324 (366, 408, 444, 484) sts)
Rows 14-18: Work in St st for 5 rows.
Row 19: K2 (3, 3, 3, 2), *m1, k3; rep from * until 1 (3, 3, 3, 2) sts rem, k1 (3, 3, 3, 2). (431 (486, 542, 590, 644) sts)
Rows 20-24: Work in St st for 5 rows.
BO all sts.
Under Ruffle
Using the long tail cast on technique, CO 139 (157, 174, 189, 206) sts.
Work in St st for 7 rows.
Rep Rows 1-19 as Top Ruffle
Work in St st for 10 rows.
BO all sts.
Finishing
Block pieces gently. Weave in ends.
Assembly
Lay front and back together with wrong sides facing. Sew together at side seams and shoulder.
Sew ends of Top Ruffle together to form a continuous loop. Align with angled neckline and sew evenly in place, taking care not to pull too tightly.
Sew ends of Under Ruffle together to form a continuous loop. Sew underneath Top Ruffle, attaching it to the seam between the angled neckline and Top Ruffle.
Weave in all rem ends.
are there any revisions to this pattern ?
Hello! No revisions as of now, but let us know if you’ve come across something that needs clarifying and I can reach out to the designer for assistance! – Nicola, Editor
What is the best stitch to sew pieces together?
Hello! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Hi Lori! I recommend a vertical or horizontal invisible seam, which is a standard knitwear seaming technique. – Nicola, Editor
If I want to make it longer how do I do that?
Hello! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Just knit more before the underarm 🙂