The Duotone V Tee is a modified drop-shoulder style tee with an oversized, boxy fit. Worked from the top down, flat to begin with and then in the round from the underarm to hem, the Duotone V Tee is created with simple stockinette and intentional, fit-forward shaping. Lace weight wool is held double throughout to give an airy, marled two-tone fabric. Contrasting faux i-cord details at the centre front and back, along with contrasting minimal i-cord trims, high/low split hems, modest V neckline, and two sleeve styles to choose from, give the tee a modern, structural yet timeless look, sure to be a year-round staple

This digital pattern includes printer-friendly, full written instructions for two sleeve views, a progress charts for neckline shaping, full schematic and finished garment measurements, suggested and written modifications such as bust darts, linked tutorials for special instructions and visual aids to assist in making. Also included is a Yarn Guide for tested and alternative yarns + a discount for purchasing your Duotone V Tee yarn from The Wee Yarn Company.

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All the below information can be downloaded in the Duotone V Tee Pre-Sale PDF. This document also includes the full schematic and finished measurements, sample and tester photos with sizing and ease details, construction and modification notes, and the alternative yarn guide.

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• Provisional cast-on
• Stockinette stitch flat and in the round
• Increases and decreases
• German short rows
• 3 needle i-cord bind-off / applied i-cord bind-off
• Picking up stitches

GAUGE & NEEDLES
22 sts x 30 rows/rnds = 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in) in stockinette with 2 strands of yarn held together.

4.5mm (US 7) (or size needed to achieve gauge) 60cm | 24in and 100cm | 40in circular needles.

SIZING / EASE / FIT
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) ⁅5, 6, 7⁆ {8, 9, 10}
correspond to the body’s full bust circumference of
70 (80, 90, 100) ⁅110, 120, 130⁆ {140, 150, 160} cm |
28 (32, 36, 40) ⁅44, 48, 52⁆ {56, 60, 64} in

The Duotone V Tee is designed to be oversized with 24cm | 9.5in positive ease at the fullest part of the bust / body and 6cm | 2.25in positive ease at the armscye depth.

To determine your size to knit, refer to the above grading baselines along with the schematic and Finished Garment Measurements.

The visual appearance of positive ease will vary from body to body. Choose your preferred amount of ease, with 24cm | 9.5in being the suggested maximum.

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
(F) Full Bust / Body Circumference:
95.5 (104.5, 115.5, 122.5) ⁅133.5, 144.5, 153.5⁆ {164.5, 173.5, 184.5} cm
38.25 (41.75, 46.25, 49) ⁅53.5, 57.75, 61.5⁆ {65.75, 69.5, 73.75} in

(E) V Depth:
18.5 (19.5, 21, 22.5) ⁅23.5, 23.5, 25] {26.5, 27.5, 27.5} cm
7.5 (7.75, 8.5, 9) ⁅9.5, 9.5, 10] {10.5, 11, 11} in

(D) Armscye Depth:
18 (19.5, 20.5, 22) ⁅23.5, 25.5, 27.5] {28.5, 30.5, 32.5} cm
7.25 (7.75, 8.25, 8.75) ⁅9.5, 10.25, 11] {11.5, 12.25, 13} in

SUGGESTED YARN
The Wee Yarn Company, Casta Lace (2ply), 50% Falkland Merino / 25% Gotland / 25% Corriedale, 650m | 711yds per 100g skein:

(MC): 1 (1, 1, 2) ⁅2, 2, 2] {2, 2, 2} skeins +
(CC): 1 (2, 2, 2) ⁅2, 2, 2] {2, 2, 2} skeins

Purchase the pattern during launch week and you will get a 10% OFF code for the suggested yarn from The Wee Yarn Company

ESTIMATED YARDAGE
Lace Weight (MC): 550 (597, 650, 683) ⁅758, 816, 864] {957, 997, 1053} m | 602 (653, 711, 747) ⁅829, 893, 945] {1047, 1091, 1152} yds.
+
Lace Weight (CC): 652 (708, 770, 809) ⁅899, 967, 1023] {1134, 1181, 1248} m | 714 (775, 843, 885) ⁅984, 1058, 1119] {1241, 1292, 1365} yds.

Two strands of lace weight yarn are held together throughout. Estimates/amounts given above are for View A, which requires more yarn than View B. See the Pre-Sale doc for more information.

Duotone kits are now available from Factory Girl Design. The kit includes: 2 - 4 skeins of Heirloom Lace, 80% US Shaniko Wool / 20% Cashmere, 2ply (680 yd | 622 m | 100 g) + a progress keeper + the pattern

This pattern has been tech edited as well as tested by a range of knitters of all experiences and sizes. If you have any questions or find any errors, please email rachel@rachelcostelloknitwear.com

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