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The Swallowtail V-neck features a butterfly-inspired lace pattern at the hem of the body, and sleek seamed set-in sleeves that fall just off the shoulders. This elegant piece is a statement with stunning lace, paired with an easy-to-fit style.

The neck is finished with a stylish I-cord for a truly sleek finish that frames the face and collar area beautifully. You can choose between short or long sleeve to customize your top!

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Size Selection

Sizes A (B, C, D) (E, F, G) (H, I, J) to fit upper bust measurements of 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75) (44, 47.25, 50.5) (53.75, 57, 60.25)” / 78.5 (87, 95.5, 103.5) (112, 120, 128.5) (136.5, 145, 153) cm.

Select a size based on the upper bust measurement, but it is also graded for full bust measurements of 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66)” / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) (117, 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm.

Finished chest circumference of 35.25 (39.25, 43.25, 47.25) (50.75, 55.25, 58.75) (63.25, 66.75, 71.25)” / 88 (98, 108, 118) (127, 138, 147) (158, 167, 178) cm.

The designer is wearing Size B. Their measurements: 32.5” / 82.5 upper bust and 34” / 86.5 cm full bust, with 11” / 28 cm upper arm.

Gauge

24 stitches and 36 rows/rounds = 4” in Stockinette Stitch in the round and flat.

Yarn Selection

Choose a fingering weight yarn that will show lace definition well. Wool, wool and cellulose fiber blends, or cellulose fibers can all work for this pattern.

The long sleeve sample was knit with Aimee Sher Makes’ Comfort Silk Linen (400 yards / 365 meters / 3.5 oz / 100 g, 50% Merino + 25% Mulberry Silk + 25% Linen / non-superwash) in the colorway Rose Macaron.

The short sleeve sample was knit using Knitting For Olive Cotton Merino (275 yards / 250 meters / 50 g / 1.76 oz / 70% organic OCS certified cotton+ 30% RWS certified extra fine merino / non-superwash) in the colorway Blueberry Ice Cream.

Yardage

Short Sleeves

2 (3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5) hanks of Aimee Sher Makes’ Comfort Silk Linen

OR 4 (4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5) (5, 5, 6) balls of Knitting For Olive’s Cotton Merino

OR 720 (810, 910, 980) (1060, 1180, 1250) (1390, 1500, 1610) yards / 660 (740, 820, 890) (970, 1080, 1140) (1260, 1360, 1470) meters of fingering weight yarn.

Long Sleeves

4 (4, 5, 5) (5, 5, 6) (6, 6, 7) hanks of Aimee Sher Makes’ Comfort Silk Linen

OR 6 (6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8) (8, 9, 9) balls of Knitting For Olive’s Cotton Merino

OR 1380 (1510, 1620, 1740) (1850, 1990, 2090) (2160, 2240, 2420) yards / 1260 (1370, 1470, 1580) (1690, 1810, 1900) (1960, 2040, 2200) meters of fingering weight yarn.

Bust Darts (optional)

15 (15, 20, 20) (20, 25, 25) (25, 30, 30) yards/meters are required for every inch of bust darts added.

Needles

A (Main Fabric) - US4 (3.5 mm) circular needles in lengths 32” / 80 cm to 60” / 150 cm, to match finished measurements for size selected, and in style for knitting small circumferences such as magic loop or DPN’s.

B (Ribbing/Tubular Cast On) - US3 (3.25 mm): circular needles in length 20” / 50 cm, and in style for knitting small circumferences such as magic loop or DPN’s

Notions

Unique marker for beginning of rnd, waste yarn, extra stitch markers to mark lace repeats (optional), small cable needle to match size of main fabric needle, spare circular needle in a length 20” / 50 cm or longer in the larger size for working three-needle bind off

Construction Notes

• The Swallowtail V-neck is a set-in sleeve tee, featuring a fluttery hem paired with an understated, tailored upper torso. Worked bottom up, in the round, and then split front and back. Sleeves are worked separately in the round, then shoulders are seamed and sleeves inserted with mattress stitch.

• For confident intermediate to advanced knitters who are comfortable with shaping and lace work.

• All bind-offs should be worked with Sloped Bind-Off.

Credits

Tech Editor: Heather Storta
Sample 1: Mia Rosa-Fischer
Sample 2: Carol Yeh
Photos: Roy & Aimee Sher
Test Coordinator: Mia Rosa-Fischer
Support: Symphony Chau

Pattern Support

support@aimeeshermakes.com

Formats and Accessibility

• Large format pattern file included, with 22 pt Avenir Next font (a sans serif font), black text on white background, and no italic formatting text.

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