Canopy Tee by Jean Chung

Canopy Tee

Knitting
January 2020
Lace ?
26 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in St st on larger needle, with yarn held double
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1734 - 2890 yards (1586 - 2643 m)
32 (34½, 37, 41¼, 44¼, 50, 53½)" circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 34½"; modeled with ½" of negative ease.
English

The Canopy Tee is lightweight with a lovely drape, thanks to the fine-weight bamboo fiber. This tee is worked in the round from the top down with two strands of yarn held together throughout.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 0

Finished Size 32 (34½, 37, 41¼, 44¼, 50, 53½)“ circumference at underarm. Pullover shown measures 34½”; modeled with ½“ of negative ease.

Yarn Habu Textiles XS-45 Fine Bamboo (100% bamboo; 578 yd 529 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #2 Silver, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins.

Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16” and 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16” and 32” cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 26 sts and 34 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needle, with yarn held double.

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NOTES

  • The instructions for this top are written for knit-side out, but it was photographed purl-side out. It can be worn either way.

  • This pullover is worked in the round from the top down.

  • Work with two strands of yarn held together throughout.

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