This pattern is from my book Light & Breezy Knitwear: 15 Modern Patterns for Tanks, Tees, Skirts & Other Warm-Weather Garments. The book includes a 15-piece collection of tees, tanks, skirts and more.

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SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner

Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)

Circumference at the widest part of bust: 33.75 (37.5, 41.25, 46.25, 51) (54.75, 59.75, 63.5, 68.25, 70.75)“ / 86 (95, 105, 117, 130) (139, 152, 161, 174, 180) cm, blocked

The top is designed with 4” to 8” (10.25 to 20.25 cm) of positive ease. Sample shown is knit in size S. If in between sizes, it is recommended to select the smaller size.

MATERIALS
Yarn
450 (460, 505, 640, 715) (710, 815, 865, 930, 965) yds / 410 (420, 460, 585, 650) (645, 745, 790, 850, 880) m of sport weight yarn

Sample uses Juniper Moon Farm Zooey in Caramel (60% Cotton, 40% Linen), 284 yds (260 m) per 100-g skein.

Any sport to DK weight yarn can be used for this pattern as long as it matches gauge.

NEEDLES
For body: US 8 (5 mm), straight or circular needles
For sleeve finishing: US 8 (5 mm), 16- to 24-inch (40- to 60-cm) circular or double pointed needles

Notions
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
13 sts x 24.25 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Roman Stripe Stitch worked flat (blocked and stretched)

TECHNIQUES
Horizontal Invisible Seam
Mattress Stitch
Roman Stripe Stitch