Swallowtail V-neck - Knitting Pattern (PDF)

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Swallowtail V-neck - Knitting Pattern (PDF)

Name: Swallowtail V-neck - Knitting Pattern (PDF)
Brand: Aimee Sher Knitting Patterns
SKU: AS-053
Price: 10.5 USD
Availability: InStock

$10.50

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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Swallowtail V-neck - Knitting Pattern (PDF)

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Pattern Details

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.

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

Materials

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.

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.

Notions

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 & Needles

Gauge

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

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

Accessibility & Formats

Large format pattern file included, with 22 pt font, black text on white background, and no italic formatting text.
All charts have written alternative.

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Skills Used & Credits

Skills Used

Intermediate/advanced garment knitting experience recommended.
Working in the round and back and forth.
Working in small circumferences using DPN, magic loop, or other method.
Working increases and/or decreases at given intervals.
Setting aside a part of a work to come back to later.
German short rows (in bust darts only).
Knitting lace with decreases and yarnovers in repeats, from a written or charted pattern.
Optional tubular bind off and/or cast on.
Mattress stitch seaming.
Applied i-cord edging.

Credits

Test Knitting Coordination: Mia Rosa-Fischer
Sample Knitting: Carol Yeh
Sample Knitting: Mia Rosa-Fischer
Sites Support: Teresa Runnett
Tech Edit: Heather Storta
Photos: Lindsey Tyler

Test Knitter Testimonials

"I thoroughly enjoyed the lace hem on this tee. It was so engaging and flew by! I also really like the fit of the set-in sleeves. I can see myself knitting another in merino and long sleeves for another transitional weather piece."

Sara knit Size D with 2" darts in Comfort Silk Linen in Jasmine Green.

"This pattern was such a rewarding knit - tubular cast ons, lace, pretty shaping details - with lovely finishing details - a smooth set-in sleeve and a v-neck edged with i-cord ... and a perfect fit! I hadn't knit a bottom-up sweater, or set in sleeves, in ... years - and this pattern reminded me what I love about the knitting AND the fit."

Mary knit Size A with no darts, using Comfort Silk Linen in Forget Me Not.

"Aimee’s patterns are always clear and beautifully written. Loved the combination of vertical and horizontal bust darts in this one!!"

Jennifer knit Size E with 2" darts, using Comfort Silk Linen in Milk Tea. She added a repeat of lace and decreased it out to add room for hips.

"This pattern was an absolute delight to make. The lace hem was so fun to knit! The fit is excellent. I can’t wait to make another one."

Polly knit size H using Comfort Silk Linen in Rose Macaron.

"Aimee's patterns are always so thoughtfully well written! Almost every single bit of their patterns are customizable and every single aspect of this one is so unique and beautiful."

Callie knit size D with Viking Fiber Knits in Irish Sunset.

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