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Coral Reef is a loose and boxy tee, with a raglan-style construction that’s almost like a poncho (or swoncho?). The yoke is long and the sleeves are fitted, making it a modern addition to your wardrobe.

The tee is knitted seamlessly from the top down, with short rows to shape the front and back. It is designed to be worn with plenty of positive ease, so be sure to use the upper arm circumference as well to help you choose the correct size.

Techniques used: knit in the round (including small circumferences), increases using make one (right and left, German short rows, and place stitches on hold.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7)

Finished bust circumference

• 36 (42, 48, 54) (60, 66, 72)“
• 92 (107, 122, 137) (152, 167, 182) cm

Upper arm circumference

• 11.5 (13.5, 14, 14.5) (16, 17.8, 20)”
• 29 (34, 35.5, 37) (41, 45, 51) cm

Recommended ease: choose a size from 8” (20 cm) to 12” (30.5 cm) of positive ease at the bust. Use the upper arm circumference to help guide your size choice as well: it should fit closely, but not so tightly that the top feels uncomfortable. Refer to the schematics with all finished measurements at the end of the pattern for detailed sizing.

YARN
Sport weight yarn, approximate amount:

• 660 (680, 730, 800) (900, 1100, 1300) yards
• 603 (622, 668, 732) (823, 1006, 1189) meters

Shown in Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo (100% Wool - Merino; 334 yds (305 m) / 100 g); 2 (3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4) skeins in colorway ‘Sea Slug’.

NEEDLES
US 5 (3.75 mm) and US 2½ (3.0 mm) suitable for working in the round (including small circumferences). Needle size is suggested only, you will need to swatch to determine the needle size needed to achieve gauge.

GAUGE
22 sts and 29 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch in the round on US 5 (3.75 mm) needles, after blocking. Before you measure, please take the time to wash and block your swatch in the same manner that you will wash and block your top.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, and tapestry needle.