This slightly cropped, v-neck, stripey top is perfect as a tank or layered as a vest! The front and back are constructed separately from the bottom up with slanted intarsia color changes. The shoulders are joined using a three needle bind off, then the sides are seamed up leaving a split hem at the bottom. The neck and armholes are finished using an i-cord edging.
This is a great beginner intarsia pattern! The color changes are simple, and video tutorials are included with the pattern.
Use the Digital Coloring Page to test out your color combos!
Yarn — Fingering weight yarn in 1 main color (MC) and 5 contrast colors (CC).
(655, 725, 800) [870, 945, 1015] (1090, 1160, 1235) yds / (600, 665, 730) [795, 865, 930] (995, 1060, 1130) m total
(410, 450, 500) [540, 590, 630] (680, 720, 755) yds / (375, 410, 455) [495, 540, 575] (620, 660, 690) m MC
(49, 55, 60) [66, 71, 77] (82, 88, 96) yds / (45, 50, 55) [60, 65, 70] (75, 80, 88) m approximately of each CC
This pattern is perfect for scraps, mini skeins, or really any fingering weight yarn! For my sample I used several fingering weight bases with different fiber contents.
Gauge — 25 st, 34 rows / 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette st (after wet blocking).
Needles — US size 3 (3.25 mm). Use whatever needle size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions — Stitch markers, tapestry needle
Sizing & Fit — Intended to be worn with 4-8 inches / 10-20 cm positive ease. Modeled version is a size 2 worn with 7 inches positive ease.
Finished Garment Measurements — (36, 40, 44) [48, 52, 56] (60, 64, 68) inches / (90, 100, 110) [120, 130, 140] (150, 160, 170) cm approximate bust circumference.
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