Ivy V-Neck Top is a fitted, sleeveless knitted top with a deep V-neckline and a feminine silhouette. The design features clean lines and minimal shaping at the bust, while gentle increases towards the shoulders create a subtle batwing effect. The result is a modern and elegant top with a flattering fit.

The top is knitted from the bottom up. The body is first worked in the round in stockinette stitch, after which the work is divided into front pieces and back piece. The front pieces are worked back and forth and shaped with decreases for the V-neckline and increases towards the shoulders. The back piece is shaped with increases at the sides, and the pieces are finally joined at the shoulders using a three-needle bind-off. The neckline is finished by binding off the remaining neck stitches elastically.

Yarn

• Drops Cotton Merino

Gauge

21 stitches x 28 rows = 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles

Needle size & length

Circular needles 4 mm / 40 cm & 60 cm

Sizes

XS-XL

Difficulty

3/5

• Techniques used

Worked from the bottom up

First worked in the round (stockinette stitch), then back and forth

Division into two front pieces to create the V-neckline

Left- and right-leaning increases (M1L / M1R)

Decreases: knit two together and knit two together through the back loop

Bust shaping with increases

Three-needle bind-off for joining the shoulders

Elastic bind-off at the neckline

• Additional materials

Spare needle (4 mm or smaller)

Stitch holders / scrap yarn

Measuring tape & tapestry needle