Knitted V-neck Sleeveless Summer Top

Looking for the perfect summer staple? Look no further than the Knitted V-neck Sleeveless Summer Top! This trendy piece is a must-have in every fashion-forward wardrobe. With its flattering V-neck design and sleeveless style, it's perfect for keeping cool and stylish all summer long. Pair it with your favorite shorts or skirt for a casual day out, or dress it up with some accessories for a night on the town. You'll love the soft knitted fabric that feels comfortable against your skin, making it a go-to choice for those sunny days. Don't miss out on adding this cute and versatile top to your collection!

SIZE

XS [S, M, L, XL, XXL] - shown in size S

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Chest: 32.5 [35, 37.75, 40.5, 43, 45.75] inches
• Length: 18.75 [18.75, 19.75, 20.75, 21.75, 21.75] inches

MATERIALS

• Rowan Kidsilk Haze [70% super kid mohair, 30% silk; 210m (229yds) per 25g skein];
• color: 595 Liqueur; 3 [3, 4, 4, 5, 5] skeins (also shown in 589 Majestic)
• 1 26-32 inch US #7/4.5mm circular needle
• 1 26-32 inch US #8/5mm circular needle
• 1 US #8/5mm double-point or straight needle
• Stitch markers
• 4 small stitch holders
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle

Optional

• Beads or other embellishment
• Sewing thread in a color to match yarn
• Sewing needle

GAUGE

18 sts/26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with larger needle and 2 strands of Kidsilk Haze held together.

DIRECTIONS

Body

With smaller needle and 2 strands held tog, CO 146[158, 170, 182, 194, 206] sts.

P1 row flat, without joining.

Next row: K36[39, 42, 45, 48, 51], pm (this is the first "side seam" marker), slip 1 purlwise, K72[78, 84, 90, 96, 102], pm (second "side seam" marker), slip 1 purlwise, K36[39, 42, 45, 48, 51].

Join and pm (you might want to use different color than the side seam markers).

Round 1: K.

Round 2: *K to first side seam marker, slip marker, slip next st purlwise, rep from * with second side seam marker, k to end of round.

Change to larger needle and rep Rounds 1 and 2 until shell measures 12[12, 13, 13, 14, 14] inches from beg, ending with a Round 1.

Divide for Front and Back

K36[39, 42, 45, 48, 51], remove side seam marker, K1. Turn. P73[79, 85, 91, 97, 103], remove second side seam marker, P1.

These 74[80, 86, 92, 98, 104] sts will be worked for the back. Place rem 72[78, 84, 90, 96, 102] sts on waste yarn.

The remainder of the sweater will be worked back and forth.

Back

Dec 1 st at each end of next then every foll 2nd row 0[0, 0, 0, 1, 5] times; every foll 4th row 0[0, 4, 10, 11, 9] times; every foll 6th row 1[6, 4, 0, 0, 0] times then every foll 8th row 4[0, 0, 0, 0, 0] times.

Work even until you have completed 43[43, 43, 47, 47, 47] rows from beg of shaping, ending with WS facing.

Next row: P13[14, 15, 16, 16, 17] and place these sts on holder, BO center 36[38, 38, 38, 40, 40] sts knitwise, P rem 13[14, 15, 16, 16, 17] and place these sts on another holder. Break yarn.

Left Front

Transfer 36[39, 42, 45, 48, 51] sts from waste yarn to larger needle. The seam st that was worked on the back will be knit again for the front.

With RS facing, join yarn and k into the seam st, K36[39, 42, 45, 48, 51]. (37[40, 43, 46, 49, 52] sts on needle)

Turn and P 1 row.

Armhole and Neck Shaping [worked simultaneously]

Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next then every foll 2nd row 0[0, 0, 0, 1, 5] times; every foll 4th row 0[0, 4, 10, 11, 9] times; every foll 6th row 1[6, 4, 0, 0, 0] times then every foll 8th row 4[0, 0, 0, 0, 0] times.

Work even until you have completed 46[46, 46, 50, 50, 50] rows from beg of shaping, ending with RS facing. Place rem sts on holder.

At the same time, dec 1 st at neck edge of next then every foll 2nd row 13[15, 15, 13, 15, 15] times and then every foll 4th row 4[3, 3, 5, 4, 4] times.

Work even at neck edge until armhole shaping is complete.

Right Front

Transfer rem waste yarn sts to larger needle.

With RS facing, join yarn. K36[39, 42, 45, 48, 51], then k into the seam st. (37[40, 43, 46, 49, 52] sts on needle)

Turn and P 1 row.

Work armhole and neck shaping as for left front.

FINISHING

Holding RSs tog, join shoulders with a 3 needle BO.

Weave in ends. You can use the tail from your cast on to sew up the little split at the back lower hem created by working the first couple rows flat, or you can leave the split open. In the sample garment, this was left open.

Using a steam iron, block hem, armhole, and neck edges flat. Do this by holding the iron an inch or two above the work, not by touching the iron to your knitting! If you touch your shell with the iron, you may scorch it. You can also wet block the shell if you have the time but, if you're like me, you'll want to wear it right away.

If desired, sew beads or other embellishment around the neck edge. I find it easiest to use sewing thread in a matching color, as it is stronger and easier to thread through a sewing needle than knitting yarn.