Lady Aviete

The Lady Aviete women’s top is worked from the bottom up to the armhole in one piece in back- and forth rows, from where on it is continued in the round. At armhole level, work is divided, and front and back are worked separately, then shoulders are joined using the three-needle bind-off method.

You will need: yarn Quince & Co. Sparrow or SILAS Lithuanian Linen 3 ply (100% linen; 100 g 600 m [3.5 oz 656 yds]), yarn held double; knitting needles 2.75 and 2.5 mm [US2 and US1.5] or other size to obtain gauge; stitch markers; stitch holder or piece of auxiliary yarn, tapestry needle; auxiliary needle.

Gauge: 22 sts and 36 rows/rounds = 10×10 cm [4×4 in], in stockinette stitch, using 2.75 mm [US2] needles, after blocking and slightly stretched.

Difficulty level: Medium (co, k, kfb, k2tog, p, ssk, yo, bo, M1R, M1L, RLI, LLI)