Option 1

Pattern Use & Copyright

This pattern is an original design by NAVI New York. Please do not copy, share, resell, or redistribute this pattern (in full or in part), including the instructions or techniques. If you share your work, I’d appreciate a tag or credit: @olga.levinski

Materials

• 1 skein of 100% wool yarn (Pattern shown using Lion Brand 100% Wool — 5 oz / 140 g per skein, 299 yds / 273 m per skein)

• 6 mm crochet hook

• Measuring tape

• Scissors, yarn needle

• Stitch markers (optional)

Abbreviations (US terms)

ch — chain

sl st — slip stitch

sc — single crochet

dc — double crochet

inc — increase

dec — decrease

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Measurements

• Neck circumference

• Bust circumference

• Desired body length (from underarm to hem)

• Armhole depth (optional, for more precise fit)

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Step 1: Yoke Split Formula

Measure your neck circumference.

Use this split:

• Front = 30% of neck circumference

• Back = 40% of neck circumference

• Each shoulder = 15% of neck circumference

Example (Neck = 13.8 in / 35 cm):

• Front = 35 × 0.30 = 4.1 in / 10.5 cm

• Back = 35 × 0.40 = 5.5 in / 14 cm

• Each shoulder = 35 × 0.15 = 2.1 in / 5.25 cm

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Step 2: Foundation Chain (Open Front Construction)

This design has an open front, so the front section is not included in the foundation chain.

Foundation chain length = Neck circumference − Front section

Example:

13.8 in / 35 cm − 4.1 in / 10.5 cm = 9.7 in / 24.5 cm

Make a chain that matches this length, then distribute stitches like this:

Shoulder – Raglan – Back – Raglan – Shoulder

Example in stitches:

9 – 1 – 15 – 1 – 9

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Step 3: Yoke (Rows 1–7)

Work in dc, turning rows.

Raglan increase = 3 dc in the raglan stitch

Work raglan increases only at the back.

No front raglan increases yet.

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Step 4: Front Raglan + Front Edge Increases (Row 8-19)

From Row 8, start raglan increases on the front.

From Row 9, also increase at the first and last stitch of each row (rows 9-19).

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Step 5: Join Sleeves (Row 20)

Sleeve & Yoke Fit Guide

The sleeve shape and armhole size are created during the yoke stage.

Before joining sleeves, check:

• The yoke should reach just below the armpit

• The arm opening should feel comfortable, not tight

Approximate yoke depth:

• XS–S: 7–8 in (18–20 cm)

• M: 8–9 in (20–23 cm)

• L–XL: 9–10 in (23–25 cm)

More rows = larger sleeve opening

Fewer rows = tighter sleeve

When yoke depth feels right, join sleeves:

Work to the first raglan center stitch, start a dc, do not finish it.

Work a dc into the next raglan center stitch, then yarn over and pull through all loops (dc2tog-style join).

Repeat for the second sleeve.

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Step 6: Body Shaping

Body Width Adjustment

After joining the sleeves, check the front opening and overall bust fit.

The front panels should comfortably cover your bust, leaving a small gap for ties (recommended gap: 2–4 in / 5–10 cm).

If the front feels too narrow:

• Increase at the beginning and end of each row

• Continue until desired width is reached

 

Find the center under each arm.

In shaping rows, make 2 decreases on each side of the underarm

(= 4 decreases per row total).

Work as many rows as needed for your length (Example: 10 rows).

Finish with 2 rows without decreases.

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Step 7: Neckline

Work 3 rows in dc around the neckline.

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Step 8: Edge Finish

Work sc around the entire edge.

• At curved bust areas: decrease (sc3tog) to smooth the curve

• At corners: 3 sc in one stitch to shape the angles

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Step 9: Ties

Attach yarn and make a tight cord:

Chain to desired length, tightening each loop with your thumb.

Example: 85 ch per tie

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Finishing

Fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

Steam lightly if needed (do not overheat wool).

Option 2: Long Sleeve Ruffle Version

Follow Steps 1–6 as described in Option 1.

 

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Materials

• 100% cotton yarn (664 yd / 608 m, 14 oz / 400 g total)

• 6 mm crochet hook

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Step 6: Body Adjustment (Modified)

After joining sleeves:

Work decreases on both sides (as in Step 6),

but every other row instead of every row.

Work as many rows as needed for your length

(Example: 11 rows total).

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Step 7: Base Edge

Work sc around the entire edge.

• At corners: 3 sc in one stitch

• At bust/raglan areas: use sc3tog decreases to smooth the shape

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Step 8: Ruffle (Body)

Turn your work.

Row 1

Work dc in BLO, increase in every stitch

Row 2

Increase every other stitch

(Continue for more volume if desired)

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Step 9: Sleeves

Attach yarn at the center underarm.

Work in turning rows:

• Decrease 1 stitch at the end of every other row

• Continue until desired sleeve length

Example: 27 rows total

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Step 10: Sleeve Ruffle

Work 1 row of sc evenly around the sleeve edge.

Row 1

dc in BLO, increase in every stitch

Note:

Since you are working in turning rows, the “back loop” may appear on different sides.

Work into the loop that creates a clean ridge on the outside (right side) of the piece.

Row 2

Increase every other stitch

Row 3

Increase every 2 stitches

(Adjust depending on how dramatic you want the ruffle)

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Step 11: Optional Contrast Ruffle

Attach yarn to the front loop left from the first ruffle row.

Repeat the same increase pattern.

• On sleeves: make slightly longer

• On body: same length or adjust as desired

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Step 12: Ties

Neck ties:

Chain to desired length, tightening each stitch to create a cord

Body lacing:

Create openings along both sides:

4 sc, skip 1 stitch, ch 1 → repeat

Make one long cord (approx. 240 ch)

Lace criss-cross like a corset

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Finishing

Fasten off

Weave in all ends

Steam lightly if needed

Done!

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