My husband once joked that I should name a pattern Rebel Base, so that when it downloaded I could send a message, “Here are the plans to the Rebel Base.” What better time to send it than May Fourth?

So, what is Rebel Base? It is plans for a Henley neckline where the entire neckline is knit at one go: across the base of the slit, up the slit, around the back of the neck, back down the slit, adding buttonholes as needed, binding off, then a double fold with knit in fold lines so that the sides of the slit overlap, and the bottom base of the slit has a nifty triangular fold. If the bind off tail is left long, it can tack down the fold and be woven in (it is already positioned to be handy for that job)

As far as I know, all Henleys need careful finishing to get a smooth slit base, but Rebel Base has less starting, stopping, and dealing with yarn ends in the finishing than usual.

I made two Instagram reels to demonstrate the folds:
The Garter Stitch version
The Ribbed Version

I wrote Rebel Base as part of a continuing experiment: could I release tutorials directly to my Newsletter to keep my newsletter special, and drive sign ups? Or is it just too annoying to knitters have to click so much? If it turns out to be too frustrating for knitters, then I’ll post it on my blog, if not, I’ll keep it as Newsletter sign up joy. (It will be available on the newsletter into the future along with other tutorials) Please let me know about your experience, because yes, I am figuring it out as I go!