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DETAILS

A step-by-step pattern that is easy to work.

The pattern includes:
Two neckline options: A smaller neckline and a wider neckline.
Two sleeve length options: A short sleeve and an above-elbow sleeve.

The Going West Tee is worked top down in the round.
First, German short rows are worked together with shoulder increases to create a nice shoulder shape and a beautiful neckline.
Then the lace pattern is worked, followed by raglan increases.
The body and sleeves are divided and worked down in the round.
A twisted rib finishes the body hem. The instructions are step-by-step, with illustrations and links to YouTube tutorials.
The lace pattern includes both a chart and a written chart.

Sizes

(1) 2 (3) 4 (5) 6 (7) 8 (9) 10
Finished bust circumference:
(38) 41.5 (45) 48 (51.5) 55 (58) 60.75 (64.5) 68 inches.
(96.5) 105.5 (114.5) 122 (131) 140 (147.5) 154.5 (163.5) 172.5 cm.

The sample is shown in size 3, worn with 9.5” (24 cm) of positive ease. Please choose a size based on your preference for positive ease.

Materials

One strand of Sport/DK weight yarn.

The sample is knitted in Malabrigo, Susurro, colorway Natural.

Above Elbow sleeve: Approximately (600) 675 (725) 800 (850) 900 (950) 1000 (1050) 1100 yards or (550) 620 (660) 730 (775) 820 (865) 915 (960) 1000 meters.

Short sleeve: Approximately (500) 550 (600) 650 (750) 800 (850) 900 (950) 1000 yards or
(455) 505 (550) 600 (685) 730 (775) 820 (865) 915 meters.

If changing the length, adjust the yardage amount accordingly.

Recommended Needles

US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm): Circular 32” (80cm) or your preferred length for your size.
The sample is knitted using a magic loop. Some may prefer to switch to a smaller circumference needle for the neck and the sleeves. Therefore, please use your preferred needle for a small circumference.

Gauge

22 stitches x 30 rows = 4” square (10x10 cm) in Stockinette stitch, knitted in the round, on US 3 (3.25 mm). It is recommended to work a gauge swatch before starting and, if needed, adjust the needle size to obtain the gauge.

Additional Tools and Materials

Stitch markers in different colors, waste yarn or stitch holder, tapestry needle, crochet hook D.

Special techniques

German Short Rows.

The pattern includes written instructions and a chart, garment measurements, abbreviations for stitches used, photo illustrations, a toolbox with YouTube knitting tutorials, and various pictures of the tee from different angles.
The Pattern is in total 20 pages.

YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS

Use your preferred Sport/DK weight yarn or see test knitters for ideas on www.ravely.com, username: AscaniusKnitting.