Spill the Tea

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) **Yarn Ideas** * Ancient Arts Lascaux Fine * Manos Sami * Baa Ram Ewe Eden DK * [Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Sport][1]* * [Wool of the Andes Sport][2]* * [Knit Picks High Desert][3]* * [HiKoo Rylie][4] or [HiKoo Twisp][5] * Amana Awa *Affiliate Link **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 [1]: https://shrsl.com/4jabb [2]: https://shrsl.com/4jabc [3]: https://shrsl.com/4jabd [4]: https://www.makersmercantile.com/shop/c/p/Rylie-by-HiKoo-x25228671.htm [5]: https://www.makersmercantile.com/shop/c/p/Twisp-by-HiKoo-x67884249.htm