Simple, elegant and breathable, here’s a lovely little top that’s perfect for knitting as a relaxing project and for wearing all summer long!
We’re delighted to share with you this new pattern by designer Jessica McDonald @jessicamknits, created for Antigone. Moonflower is knitted in the round from top to bottom with lovely dropped shoulders shaped using short rows, a deep V-neck that’s just the right depth to be flattering, and a comfortable fit enhanced by the fluid drape of the linen.
CONSTRUCTION
Moonflower is knitted in the round, from top to bottom: it starts by knitting the back of the yoke flat, then the shoulders are shaped using German short rows. Stitches are then picked up from the shoulders and the two fronts are knitted separately with a series of increases to shape the neckline. The fronts and back are joined, and the rest of the body is knitted in the round until the hem.
The stitches for the sleeves and collar are also picked up from the body, and knitted in the round.
TECHNIQUES USED AND SKILL LEVEL
This pattern is at an intermediate level and skills required for this pattern include German short rows, knit in the round, increases (m1L, m1R), decreases (ssk & k2tog).
Links to video tutorials are provided for special techniques used, including Cable Cast-on and Picking-up stitches for a neckline.
HOW TO PICK YOUR SIZE
This pattern is available in 12 sizes corresponding to the final measurements:
Chest circumference: (91,5, 97,5, 104, 110,5) (117, 123, 129,5, 136,5) (142,5, 152, 158, 168) cm
Sleeves circumference: (28, 29.5, 30.5, 32) (32.5, 34.5, 36.5, 39) (40.5, 43, 45.5, 48) cm
This pattern is designed to be worn with a positive ease of 15 to 30.5 cm: if you wish to achieve a fit similar to the one shown in the photograph, you will need to choose a size that is 15 cm larger than your actual bust measurement.
« Moonflower » by Jessica McDonald knitted in size 3 in Antigone « lune »
GAUGE AND YARN
This pattern is knitted at a 25 sts x 34 rows for 10 x 10 cm gauge.
To knit it in Antigone (100% ecological linen, grown in Normandie (France) without chemical inputs ; 260 meters / 284 yards per 100 g), you will need: (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6) skeins OR (765, 827, 889, 958) (1023, 1089, 1167, 1258) (1343, 1460, 1551, 1681) yards / (700, 757, 813, 876) (936, 996, 1068, 1151) (1229, 1336, 1419, 1538) meters sport weight yarn.
Jessica McDonald’s Moonflower is available in French and English in our shop and in English on Ravelry.
Thank you, Jessica, for beginning the summer with us!
About the designer: A little more than ten years ago, Jessica started creating her own special handknits for her infant daughters. She immediately fell in love with all of the aspects of designing knitting patterns and began creating patterns in her home in Idaho, USA. Jessica loves to design timeless pieces that are enjoyable to knit and easy to fit into everyday wear.
Jessica lives in the mountains of Idaho with her husband, four children, and a small flock of her own sheep.
Ravelry: jessicamknits
Instagram: @jessicamknits
Youtube: @JessicaMcDonaldKnits
Photos credits: Jessica McDonald
You can find more of Jessica’s patterns knitted with our yarns on Ravelry:
“Flora” by Jessica McDonald knitted in Ulysse “caramel”, “bouleau”, “ciel”, “argile” and “amarante”
“Snowy Shawl” by Jessica McDonald knitted in Gilliatt “forêt”, “goéland” and “bouleau”
Red Cedar” by Jessica McDonald knitted in Ulysse “goéland”, “caramel” and “forêt”
“Silver Birch” by Jessica McDonald knitted in Ulysse “goéland”
“Alder” by Jessica McDonald knitted in Ulysse “goéland” and “caramel”
“Juniper Hat” by Jessica McDonald knitted in Ulysse “goéland”, “caramel” and “forêt”
“Larch” by Jessica McDonald tricoté en Gilliatt “caramel”
“Snowy Pines” by Jessica McDonald tricoté en Gilliatt “goéland”, “bouleau” and “forêt”
“Cedar” by Jessica McDonald tricoté en Ulysse “goéland”, “caramel” and “forêt”
” Birch” by Jessica McDonald knitted in Ulysse “goéland”
“Tamarack” by Jessica McDonald knitted in Gilliatt “caramel”
“Ponderosa” by Jessica McDonald knitted in Gilliatt “goéland”, “bouleau” and “forêt”
“Snowy Hat” by Jessica McDonald knitted in Gilliatt “goéland”, “bouleau” and “forêt”
“Snowy Mittens” by Jessica McDonald knitted in Gilliatt “goéland”, “bouleau” and “forêt”
“Juniper” by Jessica McDonald knitted in Ulysse “goéland”, “caramel” and “forêt”