Spring: Rhovan - meaning wilderness

This pattern is part of An Elven Reckoning - a year of knits from the last homely house book. The book is currently available for pre-order as a print copy (with complimentary ebook) or as an ebook. Each individual pattern will be available to purchase separately once the book is published after the 26th September 2015. Pre-order by the 26th September to get a discount of £1 off the print book or ebook!

An Elven Reckoning - a year of knits from the last homely house is a collection of twelve beautiful garments and accessories inspired by the stories of Elves that inhabit Middle-Earth from J.R.R. Tolkien’s books.
In this book designer Sarah Alderson will take you on a journey through the six seasons that make up an elven reckoning.
The twelve beautiful patterns feature a wide range of design elements, from cables to stranded colourwork, slipped stitch patterns to lace. Sarah has created a pattern for every person (and Elf!).

Wilderness is a pretty textured top to go exploring the unkown lands outside the valley.
This short sleeved fitted top, with its deep front opening, is perfect for
layering in spring and ideal for showing off your special buttons.

Sizes:
Finished chest circumference:
81 (86, 92, 96, 102, 107, 112, 117, 123, 127, 132, 137) cm
32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54) in
Shown in size 81 cm (32 in) with 0 cm/in negative ease.

Yarn:
4 ply weight yarn.
Shown in Handmaiden Fine Yarn Casbah Sock: 80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon, 325 m (355 yds) in 115g, colourway Peridot
700 (780, 820, 880, 940, 1010, 1060, 1130, 1190, 1250, 1310, 1370) m
760 (850, 900, 960, 1030, 110, 1160, 1230, 1300, 1370, 1430, 1500) yds

Needles & Notions:
2.75 mm (US 2) circular, 80 cm (32 in)
3 mm (US 2.5) circular, 80 cm (32 in)
Additional 3 mm (US 2.5) needle for Three-Needle Bind Off
4 Stitch markers
2 Stitch holders or waste yarn
7 (7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8) 1 cm (0.5 in) buttons

Gauge:
28 sts x 36 rows in 10 cm x 10 cm (4 in x 4 in) measured over St st
30 sts x 41 rows in 10 cm x 10 cm (4 in x 4 in) measured over Slip Stitch Pattern

Skills required:
Knit and purl stitches
Increases and decreases
Slipped stitches
Knitting in the round

Pattern information:
Originally published September 2015.
Current version: Rhovan_v1.0.pdf
PDF file size:
Technical Editor: Gwen Wagner-Adair
Model: Suzi T
Photography: Christine Patterson