Valley Yarns Vitex is a versatile summer top with a sophisticated high neckline in the front and party in the back with a unique two piece split-back detail. Options for a straight, cropped length or a longer A-line tunic length are both included in this pattern, perfect for customizing to your style or making more than one to pair with different outfits! Both versions are knit flat in pieces from the bottom up with a three-needle bind-off joining the shoulders and seams at the sides and securing the two back pieces at the back neck. Ribbed trims at the neck and armholes complete this top and have it ready to bring a flirty flair to your warm-weather wardrobe!

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Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) Samples shown in sizes S (tunic) and XL (cropped).
Finished Measurements: designed to fit with 4–6” positive ease
Bust – 33½ (37½, 41½, 45½, 49½) (53½, 57½, 61½, 65½)“
Length from hem to underarm –
Version 1 (Cropped) – 10 (10, 10, 11, 11) (11, 12, 12, 12)”
Version 2 (Tunic) – 17 (17, 17, 18, 18) (18, 18, 18, 18)“
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Leverett (70% Pima Cotton/ 30% Linen; 50g/109yds)
Version 1 (Cropped) – 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 14, 15) hanks, shown in #010 Lilac
Version 2 (Tunic) – 8 (9, 10, 11, 13) (14, 15, 16, 18) hanks, shown in #013 French Blue
Needles:
US 4 (3.50mm) 16” and 24–32” circulars and DPNs
US 5 (3.75 mm) 24–32” circulars, or size needed to get gauge
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with US 5 (3.75mm) needles, blocked