Pattern: Top/Tunic *DonnaRocco*

An individually adaptable pattern for a multicoloured knitted top or tunic in the *DonnaRocco* style, designed by Birgit Freyer.

The top *DonnaRocco* is a real Jack of all trades. It can be worked as a top or a tunic - straight or with an A-line.
The pattern contains the lacy stitch patterns as well as 2 less transparent alternatives.

The combination of different patterns and colours keeps the knitting process interesting, and creates a result worth seeing.
You can knit the tunic with a combination of three different colours - from bright to tonal - or stick to one colour completely.

As the tunic is worked from the top down, it can be easily fitted to any individual size.

All *DonnaRocco* style patterns have something in common: The change of colours and patterns is accompanied by a characteristic set of garter stitch ridges.
Also, all the patterns are variable.

The pattern is charted.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

The pattern (a pdf file) contains 11 pages, including a photo, a schematic drawing, charts and explanations, a sizing spreadsheet and a tutorial on how to obtain the ideal neckline which can be applied to other top-down designs as well.

The level of difficulty is 3 (of 5).

Required skills:

• working from charts
• reading schematic drawings
• basic stitches: knit, purl, yarn over, increases and decreases (explained in the pattern)
• knitting in the round
• crochet bind-off

Size Information

Size: Variable in size - adaptable individually.

Materials List

Yarn: laceweight – yarn with a yardage of 600 to 700 m (660 – 770 yd) per 100 g, in 1 to 3 colours
Yardage: depending on size and length
Estimated Yardage:

• for a top in size 38/40 (S/M) approximately 600m (656 yd) in total, 300m (328 yd) color 1 and 150m (164 yd) each for color 2 and color 3
• for a top in size 46/48 (L/XL) approximately 800m (874 yd) in total, 400m (437 yd) color 1 and 250m (218 yd) each for color 2 and color 3
• for a tunic (longer and in A-shape) in size 38/40 (S/M) approximately 900m (984 yd) in total, 500m (546 yd) color 1 and 200m (218 yd) each for color 2 and color 3
• for a tunic (longer and in A-shape) in size 46/48 (L/XL) approximately 1100m (1202 yd) in total, 600m (656 yd) color 1 and 250m (273 yd) each for color 2 and color 3
  Needle size: 4.0 to 4.5 mm (US size 6 to 7, UK size 8 to 7), circular needles in different lenghts, matching crochet hook
  Notions: measuring tape, scissors, needle for sewing in threads, stitch markers (optional).

Additional Details by the Author

Have fun with your needlework!

This pattern is for your personal use only. All rights remain with the designer.