Avni Pullover Tee

Avni Pullover Tee by VerveKnitCro

Garment Overview

The Avni Pullover Tee is a knitted top designed by VerveKnitCro (designer: Ramalakshmi Pasumarthy). This intermediate-level knitting project creates a classic pullover tee suitable for everyday wear, available in five sizes ranging from XS to 1X with finished bust measurements from 33 inches to 47 inches.

Sizing and Fit

The Avni Pullover Tee is offered in XS, S, M, L, and 1X sizes. The finished garment measurements provide positive ease of 3 to 4 inches at the bust, resulting in finished bust measurements of approximately 33 inches (XS), 36 inches (S), 39 inches (M), 44 inches (L), and 47 inches (1X). The design is modeled in size S in the accompanying photographs.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This pullover is constructed using top-down circular knitting, a popular modern technique that allows for seamless construction and easy fitting adjustments. The garment is worked in the round using circular needles, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a smooth, professional finish.

Stitches and Stitch Work

The pattern incorporates ribbing at the neckline, which provides elasticity and a polished edge. The body of the garment is worked using fundamental knit stitches appropriate for intermediate knitters, with stitch marker placement used to track pattern repeats and shaping increases or decreases.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Avni Pullover Tee is designed using worsted-weight yarn, specifically Mondial Duetto, a cotton and wool blend yarn. The pattern requires approximately 750 to 765 meters of Main Color (MC) yarn and 250 to 300 meters of Contrast Color (CC) yarn. Mondial Duetto is spun at 50 grams per 125 meters, making yardage calculations straightforward for this two-color design.

Needles and Tools

The pattern calls for US size 6/4.00 mm and US size 7/4.5 mm circular needles in 24-inch and 32-inch lengths, along with double-pointed needles (DPNs) in both sizes. The specific needle size used for the neck ribbing is determined during the Getting Started section of the pattern, with options for either the smaller or larger needle size depending on individual gauge and ribbing preference. Additional notions include 4 stitch markers (including 1 unique marker to denote the beginning of round), 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn, and standard row counters for tracking progress.

Skill Level

Rated as an intermediate-level knitting project, the Avni Pullover Tee is suitable for knitters with foundational skills in circular knitting, basic shaping techniques, and ribbing construction. The top-down construction method and use of stitch markers make this an accessible intermediate project.