BRAIDY_LOOP_TEE is designed with a saddle shoulders stretching across the whole back. The saddle shoulder construction is highlighted with wide ribbing and elegant cable details, which run across the back and along both sleeves.

The t-shirt is worked from top to bottom in one piece. Stitches are first cast on for mid- back of the neck, then worked back and forth in wide ribbing with cables, first across the left shoulder, and then across the right shoulder. Stitches are then picked up along the front edges of the shoulders and back piece. From here the piece is worked back and forth in wide ribbing with cables, at the same time increases are worked for the sleeves and neck. The work is joined by casting on stitches at the front and the yoke is worked in the round. Then the piece is divided, and the body and sleeves are worked in the round individually. Cables continue down the sleeve, which are finished with a narrow hem in ribbing and Italian bind off. Stitches are picked up for the neckline and worked in the round in ribbing.

Sizes & Measurements_
1 (2) 3 (4)
Circumference_ 95 (114) 124 (143) cm.
Length_ 52 (53) 54 (55) cm, measured on the back piece from under the neckband.
Shoulder width_ 41 (49) 49 (57) cm, measured from shoulder to shoulder.

If you want a classic fit, you should choose a size where the circumference is 8-15 cm bigger than your own chest circumference. If you want a loose fit, you can choose a size with a circumference that is up to 40 cm bigger than your own chest circumference. Pay attention to the shoulder measurement of the size that you choose. Consider whether you have narrow or broad shoulders, and whether you prefer a classic, tight fit or a looser and more casual t-shirt.

The light t-shirt is size S with a positive ease of 9 cm.
The yellow-green t-shirt is worked in size 2 with a positive ease of 28 cm.

Materials_
1 strand Merino or Cotton Merino from Knitting for Olive 50 g / 250 m
200 (200) 250 (250) g.
Held together with
1 strand Soft Silk Mohair from Knitting for Olive 25 g / 225 m
100 (100) 125 (125) g.

The light t-shirt is worked with Merino and Soft Silk Mohair in col. Oatmeal.
The yellow-green t-shirt is worked with Merino in col. Dusty Banana and Soft Silk Mohair in col. Fennel Seed.

Recommended needles_
4 mm circular needles (40 and 80 or 100 cm).
3.5 mm circular needles (40 and 80 or 100 cm), possibly DPNs in the same size, unless using Magic Loop method.
3 mm circular needles (40 cm).

Gauge_
21 stitches x 30 rows in stockinette on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after washing and blocking.

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