The Renata Top is a textured linen shell with minimal shaping and an i-cord edging. Knit in two pieces and then seamed, this garment will relax and stretch out slightly after blocking. It’s perfect for either dressing up or dressing down!

Yarn
Louet Euroflax Linen, #2 Fine / Sport Weight 270 yd per 100 g skein
Shown in #31 Lake Placid

Needles
US 5 [3.75 mm] needles, or size to obtain gauge
Notions
Small amount of waste yarn (for provisional cast-on)
Tapestry needle

Gauge
20 sts and 30 rows = 4” square in Seed stitch, fully blocked.

Sample shown in 35” on 34” bust with 1” positive ease.

Errata
Pattern was updated on September 5, 2017.
In decrease for Armhole, Bind off 10 stitches at beginning of next two rows.