• The Maren tee is worked from the top down, beginning with the collar. Short rows are used to achieve a perfect fit for the back and neckline. The front and back are worked separately. Stitches are then picked up along the front edge and knitted in double knitting. Subsequently, the front and back are joined, and knitting continues in the round. Lastly, stitches are picked up around the armholes to work the sleeves in the round.

• Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #marentee

• The Caramel Maren Tee in the photo is knitted in two strands. 1 strand of Kid Silk 5 by Gepard Garn in col. 405 and 1 strand of Cashmere Lace by Gepard Garn in col. 397. The White Maren Tee in the photo is knitted in 1 strand of Bouclé by Isager in col. E0.

Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL
The Maren Tee has a relaxed fit and is designed to have approximately 20 cm 7¾ in of positive ease with slightly reduced ease in larger sizes, to ensure a more comfortable fit. This means the garment’s measurements will be approximately 20 cm 7¾ in larger than your actual bust circumference.

The sizes XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 / 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 / 100-110 / 110-120 / 120-130 cm 31½-33½ / 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37½-39½ / 39½-43¼ / 43¼-47¼ / 47¼-51¼ in.

Before you begin, measure yourself to choose the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 90 cm 35½ in, you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose your size based on how loose you prefer the sweater to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements as a reference can be helpful when deciding which size to select.

Finished measurements:
Circumference:
102 / 107 / 112 / 117 / 122 / 130 / 140 cm
40½ / 42 / 44 / 46 / 48 / 51¼ / 55 in
Length:
52 / 54 / 56 / 58 / 60 / 62 / 64 cm
20½ / 21¼ / 22 / 22¾ / 23½ / 24½ / 25¼ in

Suggested yarn:
Suggestion 1:
200 / 200 / 250 / 250 / 250-300 / 300 / 350 g Boucle by Isager 50 g = 175 m 191 yds

Suggestion 2: (worked with two strands held together):
150 / 150 / 175 / 175-200 / 200 / 225 / 225-250 g Kid Silk 5 by Gepard Garn 25 g = 100 m 109 yds held together with 75 / 75 / 75 / 75 / 75 / 100 / 100 g Cashmere Lace by Gepard Garn 25 g = 350 m 382 yds.

Suggestion 3: (worked with two strands held together):
150 / 150 / 175 / 175-200 / 200 / 225 / 225-250 g Kid Seta by Gepard Garn 25 g = 210 m 230 yds or Silk Mohair by Isager 25 g = 212 m 232 yds.

Suggested needles:
Circular needles:
3.5 mm US 4 100 cm 40 in x 2 pcs.
4.5 mm US 7 40, and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 in

Double-pointed needles:
3.5 mm US 4
4.5 mm US 7

Notions:
Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, additional contrast color yarn, tapestry needle, 3 x buttons (ø = 15 mm).

Gauge:
18 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10cm 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm US 7 needles after washing and blocking.

44 sts x 52 rows = 10 x 10cm 4 x 4 in in double knitting on 3.5 mm US 4 needles after washing and blocking. Note: The stated gauge accounts for both layers of double knitting. The visible stitch and row count for each layer is half of the stated amount = 22 sts x 26 rows.

Please make sure to knit a swatch. Ensure that your swatch gauge matches the given one. If you cannot achieve the required gauge using the suggested needles, adjust your needle size to reach the correct gauge.

Difficulty:
INTERMEDIATE ★★★☆☆
You can read more about the difficulty levels here.