Ophelia

Knitting
July 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
500 - 1160 yards (457 - 1061 m)
1, 2, 3, (4, 5, 6), 7, 8, 9, (10, 11)
English
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The Ophelia Tee is a top down, compound raglan, summer tee. It features leaf-lace shoulder details, applied I-cord finishes, and faux side seam details.

(Note: are you looking to knit sizes 7, 10, or 11? If so, please send me an email at: gore.liz@my.occ.edu. Due to not finding testers for those sizes, I would love to send you a free copy of the pattern until I have enough feedback on those sizes!)

Sizes:
Select a size from the finished measurements that gives you 1-3” positive ease.

1, 2, 3, (4, 5, 6), 7, 8, 9, (10, 11)
Finished Bust Measurements: 30.25, 33.75, 38.25, (41.75, 46.25, 49.75), 54.25, 57.75, 62.25, (65.75, 70.25)”

(Model is 5’1, 36” bust, and is wearing size 3 with 2.25” of positive ease)

Sample colorway: Dove Blue

Estimated Yardage: 500, 550, 620, (690, 740, 810), 880, 950, 1040, (1080, 1160) yds.

Needles
US 2/2.75 mm circular needles with a 32” cord. 

US 1/2.25 mm circular needles with a 32” cord. These are used for the applied i-cord hem, cuffs, and neckband.

Note: I use the Magic Loop method for knitting my smaller circumference sections (like the sleeves). If you prefer you can use DPN or a smaller circumference cord for your needles.

Gauge
30 sts x 37 rows/rounds = 4” in stockinette on US 2/2.75 mm needles (after blocking).

Materials
9 Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn 
Crochet hook
Extra needles or stitch holder (to place shoulder stitches on hold)