Basic V Light

> Enjoy 15% off this pattern with the > code **basicv** through Feb 26, any > time zone. This code works for the > [worsted weight version][1], too. > Happy knitting! Basic V Light is a simple raglan pullover with a wide V-neck. Compared to the [original Basic V][2], it has a looser fit and shorter cuffs. It is worked seamlessly from the top down, allowing you to easily adjust the length of both the body and the sleeves. The neckband is worked by picking up stitches along the neckline. No short rows are used in the pattern. This pattern is graded with inclusive sizing in mind, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Measurements are given in both cm and inches. **Sizes** #sizeinclusive Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10} designed to fit actual bust circumference of 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62, 66} inches. Finished bust circumference: 105.5 (116.5, 126, 136.5, 147.5) {157.5, 166.5, 177, 187, 197} cm / 41.5 (45.75, 49.5, 53.75, 58) {62, 65.5, 69.75, 73.5, 77.5} inches This garment is intended to be worn with 26.5-30.5 cm / 10.5-12 inches positive ease. If you prefer a more fitted look, go down one size. Shown in size 1, modeled with 26.5 cm / 10.5 inches of positive ease. **Gauge** 20 sts and 31 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette stitch worked flat and in the round, blocked. **Materials** **Needles** 4 mm / US 6 circular needle of length 80-100 cm / 32-40 inches, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle of length 80-100 cm / 32-40 inches, depending on your size, for the hem. 4 mm / US 6 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the sleeves. 3.5 mm / US 4 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the cuffs. **Notions** Stitch markers; waste yarn; yarn needle **Yarn** Lace weight mohair yarn held together with Lace weight smooth yarn, knit to a DK gauge. 1. Lace weight mohair yarn Yardage: 880 (960, 1045, 1135, 1230) {1330, 1445, 1525, 1615, 1725} m / 960 (1050, 1145, 1245, 1345) {1455, 1580, 1665, 1765, 1890} yds, including 10% allowance. *Shown here: ITO Sensai (60% mohair, 40% silk; 240 m / 262 yds, 20 g / 0.71 oz skein; color: #): 4 (5, 5, 5, 6) {6, 7, 7, 7, 8} skeins* 2. Lace weight smooth yarn Yardage: 865 (945, 1030, 1120, 1210) {1310, 1425, 1500, 1590, 1700} m / 945 (1035, 1125, 1225, 1325) {1430, 1555, 1640, 1740, 1860} yds, including 10% allowance *Shown here: ITO Kinu (100% silk; 425 m / 465 yds, 50 g / 1.76 oz cone; color: ): 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) {4, 4, 4, 4, 4} cones* Both yarns are held together in the pattern. *Note: If you are using a single strand of true DK weight yarn, you would need 865 (945, 1030, 1120, 1210) {1310, 1425, 1500, 1590, 1700} m / 945 (1035, 1125, 1225, 1325) {1430, 1555, 1640, 1740, 1860} yds, including 12% allowance.* **Required Skills** Knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, picking up stitches [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-v [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-v