Shibui Knits Veer Dress Knitting Pattern

Shibui Knits Veer Sweater

What is Being Made

Veer is a v-neck, tunic-length sweater designed by Lori Versaci. This garment features a flattering dropped hemline and combines a loose, easy fit through the body with fitted sleeves. The design is deceptively simple in construction while creating sophisticated shaping through strategic increases.

Construction Techniques

Veer employs a hybrid construction method that combines multiple knitting techniques for optimal fit and ease of assembly:

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is built from the lower edge upward, allowing for easy length adjustments during knitting
• Seamless knit in the round: The body is worked circularly from the lower edge to the armholes, eliminating side seams and creating a smooth, continuous fabric
• Worked flat: After the body reaches the armholes, the work is divided for the front and back and completed flat to the shoulders, allowing for precise shaping at the neckline and shoulders
• Set-in sleeves: Fitted sleeves are picked up from the armhole edge and worked in the round down to the cuff, creating a tailored silhouette that contrasts with the loose body
• Short-row shaping: The pattern employs wrap and turn (w&t) short-row techniques to add dimension and shaping to the shoulders and neckline areas

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout Veer is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric. Simple increases define the body shaping, providing a minimalist approach to garment construction that allows the yarn qualities to shine. The stockinette base provides an ideal canvas for showcasing the luminous qualities of the yarn pairing.

Materials and Yarn

Veer is knit using two yarns held together as one:

• Shibui Cima: 70% superbaby alpaca and 30% fine merino, with 328 yards per 50-gram skein. The high percentage of superbaby alpaca contributes to the garment's luxurious drape and comfort against the skin
• Shibui Silk Cloud: 60% kid mohair and 40% silk, with 330 yards per 25-gram skein. This yarn provides an incandescent glow to the finished fabric, adding luminosity and sheen

The combination of these two yarns creates a sophisticated blend that balances warmth, breathability, and visual interest. Yardage requirements range from 4 to 5 skeins of each yarn depending on size.

Tools Required

The pattern calls for specific needle sizes and accessories to achieve the correct gauge and construction:

• Size 6 (4 mm) circular needles in both 16-inch and 32-inch lengths for working the body and sleeves in the round
• Size 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles (dpns) for sleeve cap shaping if needed
• Stitch markers in two colors (designated A and B) to track pattern repeats and construction sections
• Stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches during construction
• Tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in ends
• Removable marker for tracking gauge and pattern placement

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The pattern is designed to be worked at a gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch using Cima and Silk Cloud held together. This gauge is achieved after blocking. Finished bust circumference measurements range from 45.5 inches (XS) to 55 inches (XL), with 13 inches of positive ease built into the design to create the loose, tunic-length silhouette. The model shown is 5 feet 9 inches tall and wears a Size S.

Skill Level

Veer is rated as an Intermediate level pattern, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle seamless construction, short-row shaping, and garment assembly techniques.