Raddish Top in Rowan Denim Revive - ZB298-00007-FR - Downloadable PDF

Raddish Top in Rowan Denim Revive – Knitting Pattern by Lisa Richardson (ZB298-00007-FR)

The Raddish Top is a women's knitted top designed by Lisa Richardson and published by Rowan. Available as a downloadable PDF, this intermediate-level knitting pattern offers two distinct neckline variations — a round neck (ras du cou) version and a V-neck version — giving knitters a choice of finished look from a single pattern. The design is worked in DK weight yarn using Rowan Denim Revive, a contemporary yarn that brings a relaxed, casual aesthetic perfectly suited to a lightweight top.

Garment Overview

The Raddish Top is a fitted to semi-fitted women's top designed to be worn across a wide range of sizes. The pattern covers five size ranges to suit a variety of figures:

• Bust: 81–86 cm — finished garment measurement: 94 cm
• Bust: 91–97 cm — finished garment measurement: 105 cm
• Bust: 102–107 cm — finished garment measurement: 116 cm
• Bust: 112–117 cm — finished garment measurement: 121.5 cm
• Bust: 122–127 cm — finished garment measurement: 132.5 cm

The two neckline options — round neck and V-neck — are both included within the same pattern, allowing knitters to personalise their finished top without needing a separate pattern purchase.

Techniques Used

This pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to develop their skills further. The construction incorporates several satisfying techniques:

• Stocking stitch (jersey endroit) — the main body fabric is worked in classic stocking stitch, creating a smooth, clean finish on the right side
• Lace / openwork border (point ajouré) — the lower hem features a decorative eyelet border, adding a delicate, feminine detail to the bottom edge of the garment
• Armhole shaping — increases and decreases are worked alongside stitch markers to shape the armholes neatly
• Increases (augmentations) — worked at specific points to shape the garment, including increases within the first stitch of a row
• Casting off (rabattre) — used at armhole and neckline shaping points for a clean, structured edge

Stitches Used

The Raddish Top draws on a combination of fundamental and decorative knitting stitches:

• Knit stitch (maille endroit) — the primary stitch used throughout the body
• Purl stitch (maille envers) — used on wrong-side rows to complete stocking stitch fabric
• Yarn over / eyelet (jeté) — creates the decorative holes in the lace border along the lower hem
• Slip, slip, knit / slip stitch decrease (surjet simple) — a left-leaning decrease used within the lace pattern
• Double yarn over (double jeté) — used within the lace border to create a larger decorative eyelet
• K2tog / knit two together (2 mailles endroit ensemble) — a right-leaning decrease paired with yarn overs in the lace section
• Stitch markers (repères) — used to delineate sections of the pattern and guide shaping rows

Materials

The pattern is designed specifically for Rowan Denim Revive, a DK weight yarn sold in 50g balls. The quantity required varies by size:

• Short version, round neck: 4, 5, 5, 6, or 7