Novita Merino 4PLY: Louna Round-yoke top
The short-sleeved Louna round-yoke top is like a timed work of art. Louna is worked in the round from the bottom up. The airy and soft Novita Merino 4PLY yarn feels great on the skin.
Designer
Sisko Sälpäkivi
Size(s)
XS/S(M)L(XL)
Finished dimensions
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: 94(102)110(118) cm/37(40)43.3(46.5)”
Length mid back: 49(51)53(55) cm/19.3(20.1)21(21.7)”
Yarn demand
Novita Merino 4PLY (006) Semolina 150(200)200(250) g, (724) Fog 50(100)100(100) g and (649) Chanterelle, (305) White Cabbage and (388) Pine, 50 g each
Needles and other supplies
Needles: Novita Circular needles (40, 60 and 80 cm/16, 24 and 32") size 3 mm (US 2.5/UK 11) or size needed to fit gauge, a set of dpns size 3 mm (US 2.5/UK 11) for armhole borders. Crochet hook: 3 & 4 mm (US 2.5-6/UK 11-8)
Finished dimensions
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: 94(102)110(118) cm/37(40)43.3(46.5)”
Length mid back: 49(51)53(55) cm/19.3(20.1)21(21.7)”
Stitch patterns: Ribbing in the round: *k2, p2, rep from *. Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all sts. Colourwork pattern: work acc to written instructions and charts. Stockinette stitch worked flat: knit the RS rows, purl the WS rows.
Gauge/Tension: 27 sts and 39 rows in colourwork pattern = 10 cm/4” square, in the yoke 37 rows in colourwork pattern = 10 cm/4” square
Note: The yoke is worked in one piece, from the bottom up.
Back and front, lower part
The top is worked in one piece, up to the armholes.
CO 256(276)300(320) sts using color Semolina and circ. ndl size 3 mm (US 2.5/UK 11) and work ribbing in the round for 3 cm/1.2”. Work 2 rows in st st.
Continue working colourwork pattern acc to chart I, row 1 and work patt rep of 4 sts 64(69)75(80) times. Rep rows 1-8 of the chart, until work measures approx. 29(30)31(32) cm/11.4(11.8)12.2(12.6)” , ending with row 6 of the chart. Place markers on both sides of the work, one at the beg of the rnd and one at the middle of the rnd.
At the beg of the next rnd, BO 12(16)20(24) sts for the armhole, work in pattern to the last 12(16)20(24) sts before next M, BO 24(32)40(48) sts for second armhole, work in pattern to the last 12(16)20(24) sts of the rnd and BO these sts. Cut yarn. There are now 104(106)110(112) each, for front and back.
Yoke
For the armholes, provisionally CO 80(90)94(104) sts using a crochet chain, cut yarn and repeat once more.
Using color Semolina, work 104(106)110(112) back-sts, PUK 80(90)94(104) sts from the back of the crochet chain, work 104(106)110(112) front-sts and PUK 80(90)94(104) sts from the back of the second crochet chain = 368(392)408(432) sts. This is now the beg of rnd, between right armhole and back.
Continue working in colourwork pattern acc to chart II(III)IV(V), row 1 (make sure, the colourwork motifs of chart 1 match the motifs of chart II(III)IV(V) ) and work patt rep of 8 sts 46(49)51(54) times.
Work rows 2–62(66)69(73) and at the same time, work dec’s as indicated in chart. Per patt rep, 5 sts are decreased, i.e. a total of 230(245)255(270) sts. There are now138(147)153(162) sts on the ndl and the length of the yoke measures approx. 17(18)19(20) cm/6.7(7.1)7.5(7.9)”.
Using color Semolina, knit 1 row.
Work in ribbing in the round for 3 cm/1.2” and in the first rnd, dec 2(7)9(14) sts, evenly spaced = 136(140)144(148) sts. Loosely BO all sts in pattern.
Armhole borders
Carefully unzip the crochet chain of the provisional CO and place 80(90)94(104) live sts of armhole back onto the ndl. Subsequently, PUK 24(30)40(48) sts along underarm CO edge = 104(120)134(152) sts. Knit 1 rnd and at the same time, dec 12(20)22(28) sts, evenly spaced = 92(100)112(124) sts. Work ribbing for 3 cm/1.2” and loosely BO all sts.
Work border around second armhole in the same way.
Finishing
Place work inside out onto a flat surface, dampen and leave to dry, or steam lightly.
Abbrevations
acc = according
beg = begin(ning)
BO = bind off
circ. = circular
CO = cast on
dpn(s) = double pointed needle(s)
dec(‘s) = decrease(s)
inc(‘s) = increase(s)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
M = marker
ndl(s) = needle(s)
p = purl
patt = pattern
PUK = pick up and knit
rem = remaining
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
skp = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over
st(s) = stitch(es)
st st = stockinette st
WS = wrong side
Translations charts and legend:
1 M re in Farbe Griesbrei (006) = k1 in color Semolina (006)
1 M re in Farbe Kohlweissling (305) = k1 in color White Cabbage (305)
1 M re in Farbe Schleier (724) = k1 in color Fog (724)
1 M re in Farbe Kiefer (388) = k1 in color Pine (388)
1 M re in Farbe Pfifferling (649) = k1 in color Chantarelle (649)
2 M re zusammen in Farbe des Kästchens = k2tog in color of square
1 M ungestrickt abheben, 1 M re in Farbe des Kästchens und die abgehobene M über die gestrickte M heben = skp in color of square
Diagramm = Chart
.. M Musterrapport wiederholt sich = ... sts pattern repeat
Finished dimensions
Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: 94(102)110(118) cm/37(40)43.3(46.5)”
Length mid back: 49(51)53(55) cm/19.3(20.1)21(21.7)”
Stitch patterns: Ribbing in the round: *k2, p2, rep from *. Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all sts. Colourwork pattern: work acc to written instructions and charts. Stockinette stitch worked flat: knit the RS rows, purl the WS rows.
Gauge/Tension: 27 sts and 39 rows in colourwork pattern = 10 cm/4” square, in the yoke 37 rows in colourwork pattern = 10 cm/4” square
Note: The yoke is worked in one piece, from the bottom up.
Back and front, lower part
The top is worked in one piece, up to the armholes.
CO 256(276)300(320) sts using color Semolina and circ. ndl size 3 mm (US 2.5/UK 11) and work ribbing in the round for 3 cm/1.2”. Work 2 rows in st st.
Continue working colourwork pattern acc to chart I, row 1 and work patt rep of 4 sts 64(69)75(80) times. Rep rows 1-8 of the chart, until work measures approx. 29(30)31(32) cm/11.4(11.8)12.2(12.6)” , ending with row 6 of the chart. Place markers on both sides of the work, one at the beg of the rnd and one at the middle of the rnd.
At the beg of the next rnd, BO 12(16)20(24) sts for the armhole, work in pattern to the last 12(16)20(24) sts before next M, BO 24(32)40(48) sts for second armhole, work in pattern to the last 12(16)20(24) sts of the rnd and BO these sts. Cut yarn. There are now 104(106)110(112) each, for front and back.
Yoke
For the armholes, provisionally CO 80(90)94(104) sts using a crochet chain, cut yarn and repeat once more.
Using color Semolina, work 104(106)110(112) back-sts, PUK 80(90)94(104) sts from the back of the crochet chain, work 104(106)110(112) front-sts and PUK 80(90)94(104) sts from the back of the second crochet chain = 368(392)408(432) sts. This is now the beg of rnd, between right armhole and back.
Continue working in colourwork pattern acc to chart II(III)IV(V), row 1 (make sure, the colourwork motifs of chart 1 match the motifs of chart II(III)IV(V) ) and work patt rep of 8 sts 46(49)51(54) times.
Work rows 2–62(66)69(73) and at the same time, work dec’s as indicated in chart. Per patt rep, 5 sts are decreased, i.e. a total of 230(245)255(270) sts. There are now138(147)153(162) sts on the ndl and the length of the yoke measures approx. 17(18)19(20) cm/6.7(7.1)7.5(7.9)”.
Using color Semolina, knit 1 row.
Work in ribbing in the round for 3 cm/1.2” and in the first rnd, dec 2(7)9(14) sts, evenly spaced = 136(140)144(148) sts. Loosely BO all sts in pattern.
Armhole borders
Carefully unzip the crochet chain of the provisional CO and place 80(90)94(104) live sts of armhole back onto the ndl. Subsequently, PUK 24(30)40(48) sts along underarm CO edge = 104(120)134(152) sts. Knit 1 rnd and at the same time, dec 12(20)22(28) sts, evenly spaced = 92(100)112(124) sts. Work ribbing for 3 cm/1.2” and loosely BO all sts.
Work border around second armhole in the same way.
Finishing
Place work inside out onto a flat surface, dampen and leave to dry, or steam lightly.
Abbrevations
acc = according
beg = begin(ning)
BO = bind off
circ. = circular
CO = cast on
dpn(s) = double pointed needle(s)
dec(‘s) = decrease(s)
inc(‘s) = increase(s)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
M = marker
ndl(s) = needle(s)
p = purl
patt = pattern
PUK = pick up and knit
rem = remaining
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
skp = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over
st(s) = stitch(es)
st st = stockinette st
WS = wrong side
Translations charts and legend:
1 M re in Farbe Griesbrei (006) = k1 in color Semolina (006)
1 M re in Farbe Kohlweissling (305) = k1 in color White Cabbage (305)
1 M re in Farbe Schleier (724) = k1 in color Fog (724)
1 M re in Farbe Kiefer (388) = k1 in color Pine (388)
1 M re in Farbe Pfifferling (649) = k1 in color Chantarelle (649)
2 M re zusammen in Farbe des Kästchens = k2tog in color of square
1 M ungestrickt abheben, 1 M re in Farbe des Kästchens und die abgehobene M über die gestrickte M heben = skp in color of square
Diagramm = Chart
.. M Musterrapport wiederholt sich = ... sts pattern repeat
