The Mary V-Neck Tee - Adult Knitting Pattern | PT 8689
With a straightforward in-the-round construction and a striking stripe pattern, this tee is satisfying to knit and looks fantastic. Recommended for our Limited Edition Spring Cotton Crush 8 ply.
Construction
Knit in the round from the bottom up, with integrated sleeves (not added separately). Contrast colours are broken off at the end of each round, while the main colour is carried along to avoid ends. Primarily in stocking stitch. Cuff and neckband are added at the end before seaming.
Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.50mm needles.
Suitable Yarns
This pattern is designed for Spring Cotton 8 ply or Spring Cotton Crush 8 ply. Any of our 8 ply (DK/Light Worsted equivalent) yarns could be used with this pattern but will give a different result.
Accessories
1 pair each 4.00mm and 4.50mm knitting needles and 4.00mm circular needle, 1 stitch-holder, stitch markers.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)
3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing
Slipping stitches (sl), passing slipped stitches over (psso), yarn forwards (yfwd), placing stitches on a stitch-holder to knit later, picking up stitches around neck and cuff. Carrying yarn along the inside of your work to avoid weaving in ends.
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
To Fit Chest | cm | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 | |
Finished chest size | cm | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 | |
Body Length | cm | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | |
Sleeve Length | cm | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | |
Yarn requirements | x 200g balls Spring Cotton 8 ply or Spring Cotton Crush 8 ply | MC: Main colour - background and bands | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
CC: Contrast colours (6 contrast colours) | 1 x each CC |
Knitted samples pictured in: Spring Cotton Crush 8 ply. Colourway 1: MC Light Caramel, CC Delicate Peach, Soft Pink, Sweet Snowflakes, Blue Waters, Soft Sage, Pale Pewter. Colourway 2: MC Sweet Snowflakes, CC Soft Sage and Blue Waters (repeated)
Try this pattern in 7 new limited shades of our Spring Cotton Crush 8 ply - our favourite Cotton base with a hint of Lycra for elasticity and a springy texture, now in a delicious palette of soft shades. Stocks strictly limited. Shop Yarn
