Countertone

> The Countertone Top is a vintage-inspired, > top-down sleeveless knit with a fun > colorwork twist! > > A simple chevron chart shifts from Color A > to Color B across the upper body, creating > a lovely graphic transition. Go bold > with high contrast colors, or keep things > subtle. > > Just 10 rows of stranded colorwork (and only a > small amount of wrong-side rows) make > Countertone a relaxing, satisfying knit. > And the pattern includes tips for stranded > knitting to help you through it! > > With a stockinette body and no sleeves to > worry about, this is a great project for > letting your yarn do the talking. Perfect > for the warmer months! > > As always, this is a size inclusive, clear > and detailed pattern with customization tips included. **Sizing & Fit** Choose a size that is approx. 3" / 7.5cm smaller to 1" / 2.5cm larger than your full bust. 30.25 (33.75, 36.25, 39.5) \[43, 46.25, 49.25, 52.25\] (55.5, 59, 63.5)" / 77 (85.5, 92, 100.5) \[109, 117.5, 125, 132.5\] (141, 150, 161.5)cm Shown in size 33.75, with approx. 1.5" / 4cm negative ease at bust. Refer to schematic for full garment measurements. [**View schematic here!**][1] -- **Full yarn requirements** *Color A (upper body):* 230 (265, 295, 320) \[345, 380, 415, 450\] (475, 520, 550)yds / 215 (245, 270, 295) \[320, 350, 380, 415\] (435, 480, 505)m of **fingering weight yarn** *Color B (lower body):* 420 (465, 500, 555) \[575, 605, 645, 720\] (785, 825, 905)yds / 385 (430, 460, 510) \[530, 555, 590, 660\] (720, 755, 830)m of **fingering weight yarn** -- **Yarn requirements in recommended yarn** Wollmeise Pure (574yds / 525m per 5.3oz / 150g skein) — 100% Superwash Merino Wool. Sample shown in "nobody's perfect" imperfect skeins (Color A is aqua, Color B is medium blue). *Color A:* 1 (1, 1, 1) \[1, 1, 1, 1\] (1, 2, 2) skeins *Color B:* 1 (1, 1, 2) \[2, 2, 2, 2\] (2, 2, 2) skeins Note: Sizes 59 and 63.5 in Color A, and sizes 39.5 and 43 in Color B, will use about exactly one full skein. Two skeins have been recommended so you don't come up short. **Alternate yarn** Fiber MacGuyver Merino Twist (400yds / 365m per 3.5oz / 100g skein) — 80% Superwash Merino Wool / 20% Nylon. Sample shown in Perfect Pink (Color A) and Foxy (Color B). *Color A:* 1 (1, 1, 1) \[2, 2, 2, 2\] (2, 2, 2) skeins *Color B:* 2 (2, 2, 2) \[2, 2, 2, 2\] (3, 3, 3) skeins Note: Sizes 43 and 46.25 in Color A will use about exactly one full skein. Two skeins have been recommended so you don't come up short. -- **Gauge** 26 sts / 38 rows = 4" / 10cm in **stockinette stitch** using 3mm (US 2.5) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. You may find you need to go up or down a needle size for the colorwork section to maintain even gauge. -- **Needles** -3mm (US 2.5) 24" / 60cm or longer circular needles (for body) -2.75mm (US 2) 24" / 60cm or longer circular needles (for hem ribbing) -2.75mm (US 2) DPNs or circular needles (for neck and sleeve bands) -- **Notions** -Stitch markers, including locking stitch markers -Scrap yarn, to place sts on hold -- **Techniques needed** cast on, bind off, knit in the round, knit, purl, basic increases and decreases, picking up stitches, stranded colorwork, reading a chart. -- ***Pattern has been professionally tech edited by [Brambles and Bindweed][2].*** -- > **Want to see more?** Check out the **[#CountertoneTop][3]** hashtag on Instagram. Tag your own projects too! > Follow me there > **[@tashacouldmakethat][4]** and **[find me on YouTube][5]**. > > **Want to hear more from me?** Sign up for **[my mailing list][6]**, for > updates on future knitting patterns, > test knits, videos, subscriber coupons and > more! [1]: https://tashacouldmakethat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Countertone-Top-Schematic-File.pdf [2]: https://bramblesandbindweed.com/ [3]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/countertonetop [4]: https://www.instagram.com/tashacouldmakethat [5]: https://www.youtube.com/@tashacouldmakethat [6]: http://eepurl.com/h9pBu9