The V-back Tee and Scrappy V are part of a bundle. If you have purchased one, or are purchasing the two together, you will receive an automatic 20% discount for the other. No coupon needed!

INTRO

A largely self-explanatory design, the V-back Tee is a playfully rebellious reversal of the popular v-neck. With a top-down construction this tee features back v-shaping that begins at the start of the ribbed neckband and continues all the way down to the hem. The v-shaping is created by a series of paired increases that surrounds a graceful spine, and side decreases offset the widening fabric. Two sets of German short rows even up the front hem with the back.

For this design I created an unorthodox method of fading colors by bringing a third color into each transition. These third color “hiccups” interrupt the fade but also help to maintain a nice cohesiveness to the tee as a whole. For my sample I selected four colors, but the pattern is written to accommodate five, four or three colors, or the entire tee can be knit in a single color. There are multiple options, and what’s more—the tee is reversible! Worn in back the V offers a nonstandard back neckline with a scoop neck in front; worn in front the V becomes a v-neck with a fabric that accentuates the bust before subtly cascading to the hem. Wear it both ways for an equally flattering fit.

SIZING:

All of my patterns are #sizeinclusive.

XS(S,M,L,XL)(2X,3X,4X,5X)

Finished bust circumference: 31(35,39,43,47)(51,55,60,63) inches / 78.5(89,99,109,119)(129.5,140,152,160) cm

Intended to fit with a positive ease of 0-3 inches / 0-7.6 cm

Sizing is based on the measurements provided in the Women’s Size Chart on the Craft Yarn Counil website. If your size falls within the upper range for that size, you will have less ease. If it falls within the lower range, you will have greater ease.

NEEDLES:

24” US 3 / 3.25 mm circulars for ribbing or size
needed to meet gauge (and DPN’s for sleeve
ribbing if not using magic loop)
24” US 6 / 4.0 mm circulars or size needed to
meet gauge (and DPN’s for sleeves if not
using magic loop)
* Longer needle sizes may be desired for the
body and sleeves.

YARN

Walk Collection Cottage Merino (heavy sock weight, 360 meters / 393 yards per skein)

Colorways used: Scallop, Artichoke Hearts, Uluru, & Koi

YARDAGE:

700(840,990,1150,1350)(1550,1780,2000,2225) total yards / 640(768,905,1052,1234)(1417,1628,1830,2035) meters

1st Color: 160(190,220,260,300)(345,400,450,500) yds / 146(174,201,238,274)(315,366,411,457) meters
2nd Color: 190(230,265,310,365)(415,475,540,600) yds 174(210,242,283,334)(374,434,494,549) meters
3rd Color: 145(170,200,230,275)(310,360,400,450) yds / 133(155,183,210,251)(283,329,366,411) meters
4th Color: 95(115,135,155,180)(210,240,270,300) yds / 87(105,123,142,165)(192,219,247,274)
5th Color: 130(150,180,205,240)(275,320,360,400) yds / 119(137,165,187,219)(251,293,329,366) meters

NOTIONS

4 markers, including one unique BOR; 1 removable marker,
darning needle; & scrap yarn for sleeves