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✨ Why You’ll Love Rosenrot / Roseroot

The Rosenrot / Roseroot top by Lene Tøsti is a timeless sleeveless garment that combines elegant lace with clean Scandinavian simplicity. Knitted seamlessly from the top down, this lightweight linen top features a graceful circular lace yoke, a smooth stockinette body, and a delicate lace hem that adds a refined finishing touch.

One of the pattern’s most appealing features is its customizable fit. It includes three waist-shaping options—from straight to lightly fitted and more tailored—allowing knitters to create a silhouette that best suits their personal style. Because the neckline and shaping are symmetrical on both the front and back, the finished top is fully reversible, offering even greater versatility.

Perfect for warm-weather wardrobes, Rosenrot is designed to be comfortable, breathable, and effortlessly elegant whether paired with casual or dressier outfits.

🧶 Pattern Highlights

Designer: Lene Tøsti

Published: May 2019

Originally Published In:

• Lene Tøsti’s Ravelry Store

Category: Tops → Sleeveless Top

Craft: Knitting

Construction: Seamless top-down sleeveless top worked in the round.

Design Features

• Circular lace yoke
• Seamless construction
• Top-down knitting
• Sleeveless design
• Elegant lace hem
• Smooth stockinette body
• Three waist shaping options
• Reversible front and back
• Adjustable body length
• Charted lace instructions

Available Sizes

XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL)

Finished Bust Circumference

• 73.5 (80, 86.5, 93.5, 100, 106.5, 113.5) cm
• 28¾ (31½, 34, 36¾, 39¼, 42, 44½) inches

Waist Options

Straight Fit

• 73.5 (80, 86.5, 93.5, 100, 106.5, 113.5) cm

Lightly Fitted

• 67 (73.5, 80, 87, 93.5, 100, 107) cm

More Fitted

• 62 (68.5, 75, 82, 88.5, 95, 102) cm

Length

Approximately 35 cm (13¾ inches) from the underarm.

The body length can easily be shortened or lengthened.

Recommended Ease

• 0–1 inch (0–2.5 cm) positive ease for a fitted look.
• 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) positive ease for a more relaxed fit.

📏 Materials & Gauge

Yarn

Suggested Yarn

• Quince & Co. Sparrow

Yarn Weight

Fingering (14 WPI)

A lightweight linen yarn or another fingering-weight yarn with similar characteristics can also be substituted.

Yarn Requirements

Approximately 550–900 yards (503–823 meters)

Original yarn usage:

• 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300) 300 g

The most fitted version may require approximately 50 g less yarn.

Needles

• US 1½ (2.5 mm) circular needles
• US 1 (2.25 mm) circular needles for garter stitch edges

If your lace knitting tends to be looser than your stockinette stitch, consider using a smaller needle for the lace sections.

Gauge

24 stitches = 10 cm (4 inches)

Measured in both stockinette stitch and lace pattern.

Additional Materials

• 5 stitch markers
• Measuring tape
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

🌸 What Makes This Top Special

Rosenrot beautifully balances delicate lace details with clean, modern lines. The intricate circular yoke creates visual interest around the shoulders before flowing naturally into a simple stockinette body that keeps the overall look elegant and wearable.

The reversible design is a particularly clever feature. Because the neckline and waist shaping are identical on both the front and back, the garment can be worn either way, offering two equally attractive styling options.

The pattern also provides three different waist-shaping variations, allowing knitters to choose between a straight silhouette or a more fitted shape without altering the overall elegance of the design. Combined with breathable linen yarn, the result is a versatile summer top that is both comfortable and sophisticated.

👕 Style & Wear Tips

• Pair it with linen trousers or shorts for a cool summer outfit.
• Wear it with a flowing skirt for a feminine, elegant look.
• Lightweight linen yarn enhances drape and becomes softer with wear.
• Choose a fitted version for a polished silhouette or a relaxed fit for everyday comfort.
• Block the finished garment carefully to fully open the lace motifs.
• Neutral shades highlight the lace beautifully, while soft pastels create a fresh seasonal look.

🔗 Get the Original Pattern

This pattern is available for kr.65.00 NOK.

👉 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rosenrot—roseroot