This pattern is an updated version of the original Orchid design, featured in Rowan Magazine 23. The yarn, yardage and needle sizes have been changed, as well as an extended size range has been added.

The pattern does feature a V-back, as shown in the original entry - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/orchid

You will need stitch holders.

Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 31.5( 35.75, 39.75, 43.75, 47.25, 51.5, 55.5, 59.5, 64.25)“ 80( 90.5, 101, 111, 120, 130.5, 141, 151 , 163.5) cm
Finished length: 21.5( 22.25, 23, 23.75, 24.5, 25.5, 25.75, 26.5, 27)” 54.5( 56.5, 58.5, 60.5, 62.5, 64.5, 65.5, 67.5, 68.5) cm
Sleeve seam: 17.25( 17.75, 17.75, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18)“ 44( 45, 45, 46, 46, 46, 46, 46, 46) cm

Yarn used:
Rowan Cotton Glace
Shade 872 Petunia - 9(9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13) balls