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Spill the Tea
Easy, breezy lace details and colorful contrasts work together to create the perfect splash of color for this delightful v-neck top. Spill the Tea is perfect for spring, summer evenings, or for layering in cooler weather - it’s truly an all season design that you can wear year-round. The pattern is easy to memorize and comes together quickly in sportweight yarn. When choosing colors for your project, look for strong contrast so that your details pop.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizes:
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S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)
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Designed for busts 32-64 in (80-160 cm) to be worn with about 4 in (10 cm) of positive ease, which is already included. The preorder file (and pattern) provide additional advice for choosing your size.
Yarn
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Sportweight or light DK | Merino (or other blend) | Approximately 380 yards in 100 grams
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Main Color: 880 (940, 1000, 1060, 1150, 1240, 1340, 1440, 1560) yards/ 804 (859, 914, 969, 1051, 1133, 1225, 1316, 1426) meters
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Contrast Color 1: Scant amounts (approximately 50-100 yards for all sizes)
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Contrast Color 2: Scant amounts (approximately 50-100 yards for all sizes)
Yarn Ideas
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Ancient Arts Lascaux Fine
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Manos Sami
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Baa Ram Ewe Eden DK
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Amana Awa
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Needles
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US Size 3 (3.25 mm) needles 12 in (30 cm) – sleeve rib
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US Size 3 (3.25 mm) needles 16 in (40 cm) – neckline rib
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US Size 3 (3.25 mm) needles 24-32 in (60-80 cm) – lower ribbing
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US Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles 24-40 in (60-100 cm)* – body
Gauge
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24 sts and 30 rnds in 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, blocked
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Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.
Notions
- Darning needle
- Stitch markers
- Blocking pins, blocking mat
Finished Measurements (blocked)
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Bust & Hip: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68) in/90 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170) cm
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- First published: July 2024
- Page created: May 22, 2024
- Last updated: August 5, 2024 …
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