Description
See Pattern Release Announcement for more photos.
US$13.00
The Venado Top is a casual knit top designed with both comfort and style in mind. Featuring a flattering V-neck neckline, a charming front placket adorned with buttons, and the elegant touch of a mini shawl collar, this top effortlessly combines casual charm with a touch of sophistication. With two sleeve options—long and short—this pattern offers flexibility to suit your style and the season. Whether you’re dressing for a casual Friday in the office or planning a leisurely picnic in the park, the Venado Top has you covered. Its versatility ensures it pairs seamlessly with any bottoms, making it a true workhorse in your wardrobe.
Venado Top Features:
Skill Level: Beginner+
Sizes: 00 – 40 (See “Size Chart” tab below for detailed measurements)
Don’t want to print and tape paper together? The Venado Top pattern now includes an additional large format file (size A0 paper) that you can send to your print shop to print!
See Pattern Release Announcement for more photos.
Sizes | 00 to 40 |
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Cup sizes | Regular + FBA |
Skill level | Beginner+ |
Knit or woven | Knit |
File | A0, A4 / US Letter |
Format | Digital download |
Seam allowances | Included |
Layers | Included |
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Primary Fabric Use light to medium-weight knit fabric with 50% horizontal stretch and good recovery, such as jersey, interlock and lightweight French terry.
Interfacing Use light-weight knit or tricot fusible interfacing.
Other Materials
Fabric Requirements
Most natural fibers shrink in the wash; be sure to have enough fabric. The requirements below assume that the fabric is already pre-shrunk.
00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | ||
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Primary Fabric | |||||||||||||
Top with Long Sleeve | |||||||||||||
54″ Wide | yard | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
135 cm Wide | cm | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 190 | 190 |
Top with Short Sleeve | |||||||||||||
54″ Wide | yard | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 |
135 cm Wide | cm | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 160 | 160 |
Interfacing | |||||||||||||
All Options | |||||||||||||
20″ Wide | yard | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 |
50 cm Wide | cm | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | ||||
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Primary Fabric | |||||||||||||
Top with Long Sleeve | |||||||||||||
54″ Wide | yard | 2 1/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | ||
135 cm Wide | cm | 190 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
Top with Short Sleeve | |||||||||||||
54″ Wide | yard | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | ||
135 cm Wide | cm | 160 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 190 | 190 | 190 | ||
Interfacing | |||||||||||||
All Options | |||||||||||||
20″ Wide | yard | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | ||
50 cm Wide | cm | 50 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
inch cm |
00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
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Regular Bust | 311⁄8 79 |
321⁄2 82.5 |
337⁄8 86 |
351⁄4 89.5 |
365⁄8 93 |
38 96.5 |
393⁄8 100 |
403⁄4 103.5 |
421⁄8 107 |
431⁄2 110.5 |
447⁄8 114 |
461⁄4 117.5 |
Full Bust | 341⁄8 86.5 |
351⁄2 90 |
367⁄8 93.5 |
381⁄4 97 |
395⁄8 100.5 |
41 104 |
423⁄8 107.5 |
433⁄4 111 |
451⁄8 114.5 |
461⁄2 118 |
477⁄8 121.5 |
491⁄4 125 |
Waist | 253⁄8 64.5 |
263⁄4 68 |
281⁄8 71.5 |
291⁄2 75 |
307⁄8 78.5 |
321⁄4 82 |
335⁄8 85.5 |
35 89 |
363⁄8 92.5 |
373⁄4 96 |
391⁄8 99.5 |
401⁄2 103 |
Hip | 331⁄8 84 |
341⁄2 87.5 |
357⁄8 91 |
371⁄4 94.5 |
385⁄8 98 |
40 101.5 |
413⁄8 105 |
423⁄4 108.5 |
441⁄8 112 |
451⁄2 115.5 |
467⁄8 119 |
481⁄4 122.5 |
inch cm |
22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
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Regular Bust | 475⁄8 121 |
49 124.5 |
503⁄8 128 |
513⁄4 131.5 |
531⁄8 135 |
541⁄2 138.5 |
557⁄8 142 |
571⁄4 145.5 |
585⁄8 149 |
60 152.5 |
Full Bust | 505⁄8 128.5 |
52 132 |
533⁄8 135.5 |
543⁄4 139 |
561⁄8 142.5 |
571⁄2 146 |
587⁄8 149.5 |
601⁄4 153 |
615⁄8 156.6 |
63 160 |
Waist | 417⁄8 106.5 |
431⁄4 110 |
445⁄8 113.5 |
46 117 |
473⁄8 120.5 |
483⁄4 124 |
501⁄8 127.5 |
511⁄2 131 |
527⁄8 134.5 |
541⁄4 138 |
Hip | 495⁄8 126 |
51 129.5 |
523⁄8 133 |
531⁄4 136.5 |
551⁄8 140 |
561⁄2 143.5 |
577⁄8 147 |
591⁄4 150.5 |
605⁄8 154 |
62 157.5 |
How to choose your size
Determine if you should use the regular bust front pieces or the full-bust front pieces—subtract the circumference of your over bust from the circumference of the fullest part of your bust. If the rounded difference is 3″ (7.5 cm) or less, use regular bust; if it is more than 3" (7.5 cm), use full bust.
Compare your bust circumference (fullest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Using the corresponding row for your bust (regular bust or full bust), choose the size that best fits your bust. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that fits your hip best. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip. The instructions for blending sizes are included in the pattern.
Cheryl –
Love this pattern!
Gaynor –
Fabulous
sue.crook –
Instructions were very clear and after a bit of manipulating, I got the placket and collar finished. I love this top and looking forward to wearing it on holidays later this month. I will be making more of this pattern and encourage you to have a go as well!
Toony –
I love my Venado Top! The shawl collar is stinking cute and definitely takes a jersey top to the next level. The instructions are well-written and the illustrations are great for clarification. I’m not super comfortable with sewing knits but I am so happy with how this top has turned out. Thank you for a great pattern!
For reference:
I am 5’3″ and my measurements are 34-29-39. I blended the sizes from 4 (bust) to 8 (hip). I shortened the bodice by 1.5″ and the sleeves by 3″. The top sits at my full hip.
Susan –
I chose this pattern because I like the collar. I haven’t made a shawl collar on a tee- shirt before, so it was a new and interesting experience. The making instructions were very clear with excellent diagrams. I finished the garment yesterday. looking forward to wearing it.
Anonymous –
Instructions were very easy to follow and the finished top was perfect.
Lynda –
Found the placket quite difficult but love the pattern
Rosanne C. –
The design is a great way to make a polo shirt more elevated. Easy to follow instructions.
Debbie –
Very nice comfortable top. Love it.