Dolce Top – Your New Delicate Wardrobe Essential

Pattern available on Ravelry.com

Dolce is a feminine top designed to become a timeless staple in your handmade wardrobe. Its slightly relaxed fit, short sleeves, and classic round neckline make it easy to wear throughout the year, whether paired with a flowing skirt or your favorite jeans.

The softness of mohair combined with the subtle sheen of silk creates a light, airy fabric, while thoughtful details — half-twisted ribbing, pearlescent buttons, and refined finishing touches — add a couture-inspired feel.

A Subtle Top-Down Construction

The top is worked seamlessly from the top down. The shoulders are first shaped using German short rows, then stitches are picked up for the front sections and increased to form the neckline. The body is joined in the round before being worked flat to create side slits. Half-twisted rib panels, highlighted with delicate pearlescent buttons, provide structure while maintaining a soft and elegant silhouette.

Intermediate Level – A Great Opportunity to Practice Several Techniques

This pattern is suitable for knitters who are comfortable with stockinette stitch, picking up stitches, and short rows. It offers an opportunity to practice or discover:

• German short rows;

• Half-twisted ribbing worked flat and in the round;

• Seamless top-down garment construction;

• Italian (tubular) bind-off for a polished and elastic finish.

Specifications

Sizes

XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL (7 sizes)

Finished Bust Circumference

94 – 139 cm (approximately 20 cm / 8" of positive ease)

Back Length

Approximately 55 – 63 cm depending on size

Gauge

20 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4" in Stockinette Stitch after blocking

Needles

4.5 mm / US 7 circular needles (body)

4 mm / US 6 circular needles (neckline, ribbing, armholes)

Recommended Yarn

Wooliette Super Doucette (Mohair & Silk Lace, 420 m / 459 yds per 50 g)

held together with

Wooliette Cybèle (SW Merino Fingering, 400 m / 437 yds per 100 g)

Yardage

(2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins of each yarn quality

Format

 PDF pattern, instant download

Language

English

Usage

For personal use only. The sale of finished items made from this pattern is not permitted.

What You Will Receive After Purchase

• The Dolce PDF pattern in French, delivered by email.

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