Gobi Top in Rowan Creative Linen - Downloadable PDF

Gobi Top in Rowan Creative Linen

What is Being Made

The Gobi Top is an intermediate-level knitted garment designed by Georgia Farrell. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a relaxed-fit top available in nine sizes to fit chest measurements ranging from 71–76 cm (28–30 inches) up to 152–157 cm (60–62 inches). The finished garment chest measurements range from 110.5 cm (43½ inches) to 192.5 cm (75¾ inches), offering generous, comfortable sizing options for various body types.

Techniques Used

The Gobi Top employs a distinctive textural technique featuring strategically placed yarn wrapping to create visual interest and drape. The pattern incorporates deliberate yarn-wrapping sequences at specific intervals—wrapping yarn 3 times around the needle for every stitch, followed by rows where extra loops are dropped during purling to create elongated stitches. This technique is repeated at regular intervals throughout the pattern, with variations that include wrapping yarn 4 times around the needle for every stitch in the middle section. The combination of standard knit and purl rows interspersed with these wrapped-stitch sections creates a rhythmic, textured fabric with increased elasticity and movement.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch: Forms the foundation of the garment and appears in multiple consecutive rows to create stockinette sections between textured rows
• Purl stitch: Used to drop extra loops created by the yarn-wrapping technique, shaping the elongated stitches that define the pattern
• Yarn wrapping: A decorative technique where yarn is wrapped multiple times (3 or 4 times) around the needle for each stitch, then dropped on the return row to create intentional texture and drape

Pattern Repeat and Structure

The Gobi Top uses a 24-row pattern repeat that forms the basis of the entire garment. The pattern sequence begins with 4 rows of knit, followed by a row where yarn is wrapped 3 times around every needle, then a purl row dropping those extra loops. This sequence repeats with variations, including a section featuring 4-times yarn wrapping for added texture. The pattern continues until the back piece reaches the specified length (approximately 54.5–68.5 cm depending on size), with the repeat ensuring consistent texture throughout the garment.

Materials

The Gobi Top is designed to be knitted using Rowan Creative Linen, a 100-gram skein yarn. The pattern requires 3 to 6 skeins depending on size selection, with smaller sizes (28–30 inches chest) requiring 3 skeins and larger sizes (60–62 inches chest) requiring 6 skeins. The pattern was photographed in the Natural 621 colorway. While specific needle size information is not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the intermediate skill level and linen fiber content suggest appropriate needle sizing for the yarn weight used.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle textured stitch patterns and garment construction. The yarn-wrapping technique and pattern repeat require attention to detail and understanding of how to manipulate yarn around the needle, but the straightforward structure of knit and purl rows makes it accessible to experienced beginners and intermediate knitters.