Bree is a statement top that will elevate your day-to-day wardrobe. Clean lines and a simple front are the framework for an ultra-low V-neck back shape. Waist ties on the sides and a horizontal bar across the shoulders add flattering details to the silhouette. A textured and ribbed stitch pattern allows the shape to be the focal point, and cap sleeves worked with short rows add a feminine touch. The turtleneck creates a cut-out detail that adds even more fun to this dramatic piece.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Extra Small size with no ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 32 (35¼, 38½, 41½, 44¾) (48, 51¼, 56, 59¼)”
Length: 21½ (22, 22½, 23½, 24) (24½, 25½, 26, 26½)”

MATERIALS
Fonty Soyeuse (70% merino, 30% silk; 50g/125yds)
• 117 – 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13, 14) skeins
Needle: US Size 6 (4 mm) straight or your preferred needle for knitting flat and 16” circular and set of DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circular and your preferred ndl for knitting small circumferences
Notions: Tapestry Needle, stitch markers, removable stitch markers

GAUGE
20 sts x 28 rows = 4” in Texture patt with larger ndl
21 sts x 28 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch (St st) with larger ndl
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PATTERN NOTES
This top is knit in pieces from the bottom up. Stitches are picked up and worked to create the back horizontal bar across the shoulders, the turtleneck collar, and the sleeves. The back waist ties are picked up and worked flat from each side of the Body after seaming.

Please note that the nature of the stitch patterns used in this garment produces a very stretchy fabric. Take care to not aggressively block your sweater during finishing.