Slightly Sassy V

See testers here.

This all-seasons tee has mix-and-match sleeve and body options for endless possibility. A sassy but not-too-sassy V-neck is the centerpiece, finished with beautiful i-cord edging, along with perfect-fit compound raglan lines that will hug the shoulders and upper torso beautifully. 

Wear it in the summer, or knit a longer sleeve, longer length version for spring/autumn or even winter layering. Take it with you anywhere you travel, because the lightweight and breathable fabric is perfect for throwing on, anytime, anywhere.

A handy progress keeper chart is available in the pattern to help you track the "at the same time" instructions to make it as stress free as possible! 

For a complete preview of the pattern including schematics, download PDF here. 

Sizes

(A, B, C) [D, E, F] (G, H, I) to fit actual upper bust measurements of (31, 34.25, 37.5) [40.75, 44, 47.25] (50.5, 53.75, 57)” / (78.5, 87, 95.5) [103.5, 112, 120] (128.5, 136.5, 145) cm and actual full bust measurements of (30, 34, 38) [42, 46, 50] (54, 58, 62)” / (76, 86.5, 96.5) [106.5, 117, 127] (137, 147.5, 157.5) cm.

The garment has a finished chest circumference of (33, 37.25, 41.25) [45.25, 49.25, 53.25] (57.25, 61.25, 65.25)” / (82.5, 92.5, 102.5) [112.5, 121, 129] (139, 147.5, 157.5) cm. Choose a size based on your upper bust measurement with consideration for full bust measurement. This pattern was designed to have 2-5” / 5-12.5 cm ease in the full bust, but up to 1" / 2.5 cm of negative ease will work if bust darts are worked.

This pattern is drafted for people with breasts, and the front is (0, 0.25, 0.25) [0.25, 1, 1.75] (1.75, 2.25, 2.25)” / (0, 1, 1) [1, 2.5, 4] (4, 6, 6) cm wider than the back to accommodate for breast tissue. If you need additional room in the full bust, there is optional short row shaping in the bust to accommodate up to 4" / 10 cm vertically. See "Choosing A Cup Size" on page 4 of the pattern for more information.

The designer is wearing Size B with 32” / 81.5 cm upper bust and 34" / 86.5 cm full bust, with 2” / 5 cm ease in the upper arm.

Yarn Selection + Yardage

View A

De Rerum Natura Albertine (90 % organic Merinos d’Arles / 10 % mulberry silk, 218 yds (200 m) / 50 g) in the colorway Oursin 

Shown with shorter sleeves and longer body. 

View B

Purl Soho Linen Quill (50% fine highland wool, 35% alpaca, and 15% linen), 100 grams / 3.5 oz, 439 yards / 410 meters in colorways in the colorway Fresh Pickle. 

Shown with longer sleeves and shorter body length. 

Choose a fingering weight yarn to obtain gauge. The lavender sample was knit with 80% wool and 20% silk as a more transitional and warm option. The green version has linen and is on the lighter side of fingering weight for more breathability for summer. Suggest using anywhere from 10% to 40% cotton, linen, or silk fiber. 

Cropped body, short sleeves: (590, 660, 720) [810, 850, 960] (1020, 1140, 1240) yards / (540, 600, 660) [740, 780, 880] (930, 1040, 1130) meters

Longer body, short sleeves: (710, 790, 870) [970, 1020, 1140] (1220, 1350, 1460) yards / (650, 720, 800) [890, 930, 1040] (1120, 1230, 1340) meters

Cropped body, ¾ sleeves: (830, 910, 990) [1080, 1150, 1260] (1340, 1460, 1580) yards / (760, 830, 910) [990, 1050, 1150] (1230, 1340, 1440) meters

Longer body, ¾ sleeves: (950, 1040, 1130) [1230, 1320, 1440] (1530, 1670, 1800) yards / (870, 950, 1030) [1120, 1210, 1320] (1400, 1530, 1650) meters

Bust darts require an additional (20, 20, 20) [20, 20, 20] (30, 30, 30) yards / meters per cup size added.

Needles

Needle A (Main Fabric)

US4 / 3.5 mm, or size to obtain gauge in stockinette stitch, in the following lengths:

• 24-60” / 60-150 cm for yoke and body
• Preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round (such as DPN’s or small circular needles)

Needle B (All Edgings)

US3 / 3.25 mm, or needles to obtain ribbing gauge, in the following lengths:

• 24” / 60 cm for neck i-cord
• 32-60” 80-150 cm for body ribbing
• Preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round (such as DPN’s or small circular needles).

Optional: use only longer needles and magic loop anywhere the work is too small.

Gauge

24 sts and 32 rnds = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch knit in the round & flat with Needle A.

26 sts and 37 rnds = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in 1x1 rib knit in the round with Needle B.

Notions

4 markers, plus unique marker for BOR, smooth waste yarn, tapestry needle

Credits

Tech Editing: Heather Storta

Grading Consultant: Jen Parroccini

Samples: Hannah Graham

Layout & Sites Support: Symphony Chau and Aimee Sher

Photos: Roy and Aimee Sher

Accessibility

• The low vision pattern file has tagged header structure for screenreader users.
• The low vision file has 22 pt font, black text on white background, no italics, and bolded
• font for emphasis only throughout.
• All images in the low vision pattern have alt text.
• All instructions are written, not charted. A table is given for each size to chart the stitch count for every row, but using it is optional.