Spill the Tea by Marie Greene

Spill the Tea

Knitting
July 2024
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1080 - 1760 yards (988 - 1609 m)
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)
English
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Easy, breezy lace details and colorful contrasts work together to create the perfect splash of color for this delightful v-neck top. Spill the Tea is perfect for spring, summer evenings, or for layering in cooler weather - it’s truly an all season design that you can wear year-round. The pattern is easy to memorize and comes together quickly in sportweight yarn. When choosing colors for your project, look for strong contrast so that your details pop.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Sizes:

  • S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)

  • Designed for busts 32-64 in (80-160 cm) to be worn with about 4 in (10 cm) of positive ease, which is already included. The preorder file (and pattern) provide additional advice for choosing your size.

Yarn

  • Sportweight or light DK | Merino (or other blend) | Approximately 380 yards in 100 grams

  • Main Color: 880 (940, 1000, 1060, 1150, 1240, 1340, 1440, 1560) yards/ 804 (859, 914, 969, 1051, 1133, 1225, 1316, 1426) meters

  • Contrast Color 1: Scant amounts (approximately 50-100 yards for all sizes)

  • Contrast Color 2: Scant amounts (approximately 50-100 yards for all sizes)

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Needles

  • US Size 3 (3.25 mm) needles 12 in (30 cm) – sleeve rib

  • US Size 3 (3.25 mm) needles 16 in (40 cm) – neckline rib

  • US Size 3 (3.25 mm) needles 24-32 in (60-80 cm) – lower ribbing

  • US Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles 24-40 in (60-100 cm)* – body

Gauge

  • 24 sts and 30 rnds in 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, blocked

  • Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.

Notions

  • Darning needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Blocking pins, blocking mat

Finished Measurements (blocked)

  • Bust & Hip: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68) in/90 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170) cm