Venia

Introducing the stunning Venia knitting pattern, designed for a seamless top-down experience that elevates your knitting craft. This unique design starts with a stylish high neck, followed by cleverly placed short rows that gracefully lower the front part of the neck. After completing the short row shaped neck, you will work the upper section of the yoke in the round, continuing until you reach the final shoulder width. Next, both the front and back are crafted separately in flat rows until the underarm; once you hit that point, simply join the front and back to effortlessly continue knitting the body in the round to achieve a beautiful bottom ribbing. To finish, sleeve stitches are picked up around the arm openings, allowing you to knit the sleeves in traditional Stockinette stitch from the top down in rounds until you reach the cuffs.

This versatile and elegant garment is recommended with an ease of 6 - 8 inches (15 - 20.5 cm). The sample shown boasts approximately 7 inches (18 cm) of positive ease at the bust, making it an ideal choice for a comfortable and fashionable fit.

The original yarn used for this project is Happy-go-knitty Marapawa 4 ply, which comes in 403 yards (368 m) per 100g skein and is beautifully showcased in the color Lavender Mist. You can opt for approximately 1136 (1129, 1247, 1321, 1423)(1538, 1629, 1717, 1812 yards / 950 (1032, 1140, 1207, 1301)(1406, 1489, 1569, 1656 m) of sport to DK weight yarn for your own stunning version. The pattern's gauge is 21 stitches x 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch, ensuring you achieve the perfect fit and drape.

Transform your knitting experience with the Venia pattern, perfect for knitters of all skill levels looking to create a chic and cozy garment. Download this knitting pattern today, and let your creativity flow while crafting this delightful top that’s sure to be a wardrobe favorite!