What is new in V.2?

• added optional bust shaping (horizontal bust darts)
• refined the sleeve cap shaping for some sizes
• made minor revisions throughout the pattern to improve clarity
• added a size guide
• updated the layout, schematic, photographs of both samples, and overall presentation

DESCRIPTION
The tee is knitted seamlessly from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, the back is worked flat. During this section, increases are worked to shape the underarms. Next, the left front shoulder is worked, and neckline shaping is formed using increases. The right front is then worked in the same way.
Once both fronts are complete, they are joined at the centre front to shape the neckline. The back and front are then joined and worked together in the round, finishing with a double folded-hem. The sleeves are shaped with short rows, then worked in the round and finished with double-folded cuffs. Finally, stitches are picked up along the neckline to create a double-folded neckband.

The pattern includes schematics, size guide, video tutorials (showing how to work the wrap & turn short rows and the wrapped stitch), and instructions for optional horizontal bust shaping.

SIZING/ FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9) correspond to the chest circumferences of 75 (85, 95, 105) (115, 125, 135) (145, 155) cm/ 30 (34, 38, 42)(46, 50, 54) (58, 62)“

The tee is designed with approximately 4–5 cm/ 1.5–2” of positive ease at the chest.

cm
finished chest circumference: 80 (89.5, 99, 109) (120, 129.5, 139) (149, 160) cm
upper sleeve circumference: 30.5 (33.5, 37, 40) (42.5, 45.5, 47) (50.5, 53) cm
cuff circumference: 28 (30.5, 33, 34.5) (39, 42.5, 45.5) (50.5, 53) cm
armhole depth: 17 (18, 19.5, 20.5) (21, 22, 22) (23, 25) cm
lower body length from underarm to hem (adjustable): 34.5 (33.5, 32, 32) (32, 31.5, 31.5) (31.5, 31.5) cm
length from centre back to hem (excl. collar, adjustable): 51 (51, 51.5, 52) (52.5, 53, 53) (54.5, 56) cm
sleeve length from underarm to cuff (adjustable): 6 cm
back neck width: 19 (19, 19, 19) (20, 20, 21) (21.5, 22.5) cm
neckline depth: 8 cm
shoulder width: 37.5 (39, 40, 41) (41.5, 43, 44) (46.5, 48) cm

in
finished chest circumference: 32 (35.75, 39.5, 43.5) (48, 51.75, 55.5) (59.5, 64)“
upper sleeve circumference: 12 (13.25, 14.5, 15.75) (16.75, 18, 18.5) (19.75, 21)”
cuff circumference: 11 (12, 13, 13.5) (15.25, 16.75, 18) (19.75, 21)“
armhole depth: 6.75 (7, 7.75, 8) (8.25, 8.75, 8.75) (9, 9.75)”
lower body length from underarm to hem (adjustable): 13.5 (13.25, 12.5, 12.5) (12.5, 12.5, 12.5) (12.5, 12.5)“
length from centre back to hem (excl. collar, adjustable): 20 (20, 20, 20.5) (20.75, 20.75, 21) (21.5, 22)”
sleeve length from underarm to cuff (adjustable): 2.25”
back neck width: 7.5 (7.5 , 7.5 , 7.5 ) (7.75 , 7.75 , 8.25) (8.5, 8.75)“
neckline depth: 3.25”
shoulder width: 14.75 (15.5, 15.75, 16) (16.5, 17, 17.25) (18.25, 19)”

Samples:
fennel: size 2, with 5 cm/ 2” of positive ease at the chest, without bust shaping.
grey: size 3, with 10 cm/ 4” of positive ease at the chest, without bust shaping.

ESTIMATED YARN
grey version: 4 (4, 5, 6) (6, 7, 8) (9, 10) skeins of Puno from Pascuali (70% cotton, 30% alpaca wool, 50 g/ 1.76 oz = approx. 200 m/ 218 yds) in colourway Eucalyptus tree 32.
fennel version: 2 (2, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4) (5, 5) skeins of bfl/ romney 4 ply from Woollentwine fibrestudio (100 % wool: 75% Romney and 25% Brown Bluefaced Leicester), 100 g/ 3.53 oz = approx. 400 m/ 440 yds) in colourway Fennel.

or 650 (800, 950, 1100) (1200, 1400, 1500) (1700, 2000) m/ 710 (870, 1040, 1200) (1310, 1530, 1640) (1860, 2190) yds of fingering-weight yarn.

Note: If you are working the bust shaping, you will need approx. an additional:

• 5 cm/ 2” of bust shaping: 40 (40, 50, 50) (50, 60, 60) (70, 70) m/ 40 (40, 50, 50) (50, 70, 70) (80, 80) yds
• 10 cm/ 4” of bust shaping: 70 (80, 90, 100) (110, 120, 130) (140, 150) m/ 80 (90, 100, 110) (120, 130, 140) (150, 160) yds
• 15 cm/ 6” of bust shaping: – (100, 110, 120) (130, 140, 150) (160, 180) m/ – (110, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160) (170, 200) yds

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3 mm (US2.5) circular needles, at least 80 cm/ 32” for the body.
3 mm (US2.5) DPNs, small circumference or magic loop needles for the sleeves.
2 mm (US0) circular needles at least 80 cm/ 32” for the body hem.
2 mm (US0) circular needles at least 40 cm/ 16” for the sleeve cuffs.
2.5 mm (US1.5) circular needles 40–60 cm/ 16–24” for the neckband.

GAUGE
25 sts and 35 rows/ rounds = 10 cm/ 4” in st st on 3 mm (US2.5) needles, after blocking.
Note: If needed, adjust your needle size to achieve the correct gauge. Obtaining the correct gauge is necessary to ensure the finished garment reflects the intended measurements and fit.

NOTIONS
3 stitch markers (2 of them removable), measure tape, stitch holders, a tapestry needle, scissors.

TECHNIQUES
Backward-loop CO,
decreases (k2tog, ssk),
increases (m1l, m1lp, m1r, m1rp),
knitting flat,
knitting in the round,
long-tail CO,
picking up stitches,
PUW,
wrap & turn short rows.

Sizes 8–9 haven’t been tested, as I couldn’t find testers who could provide accurate feedback on fit. If you wear one of these sizes and are interested in knitting one, please feel free to contact me at hello.joann.fil@gmail.com

Tech editing and bust shaping have been done by Rebecca Williamson