Fissile

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This simple sleeveless crew neck top with centre back vent is the perfect staple for anytime of year. Knit in stockinette stitch, from the bottom up with minimal seaming at the shoulders, this is the perfect project to accompany you on the go.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Finished bust circumference: 74 (84, 94.5, 105, 113, 123, 133.5, 143.5) cm/ 29¼ (33, 37¼, 41¼, 44½, 48½, 52½, 56½)”

To be worn with approx 0-5 cm/ 0-2” positive ease at bust. Sample is knit in size 2 and worn with no ease.

MATERIALS

Recommended Yarn

Artfil Mericana DK (100% Merino Wool; 244 m/ 267 yds/ per approx 100g/ 3.5 oz): 

3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins or approx 500 (530, 610, 730, 860, 950, 1060, 1140) m/ 550 (580, 670, 800, 940, 1040, 1160, 1250) yds of a similar DK weight yarn

Shown in the colour Clair de Lune

Needles

• 4.00 mm/ US 6 80 cm/ 32” (or longer for larger sizes) circular needle

• 4.00 mm/ US 6 40 cm/ 16” circular needle

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge 

Notions

two different stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, yarn needle

GAUGE

20 stitches x 28 rounds = 10 cm/ 4" in St st, blocked. To ensure accurate sizing, take the time to check gauge!

NOTES

Fissile is knit from the bottom hem up, working back and forth to create the back vent opening, and then is joined and worked in the round to the armholes. The piece is then split again, and the front and back are worked flat to the shoulders. Shoulders are seamed using tails left from the front, and the neckband is picked up and knit in the round. Vent opening edges and armhole edges are worked in as you knit.