SIMI TEE is worked in one piece, from the top down, using circular needles, entirely in stockinette stitch. Only one stitch—knit—and a single type of increase are used on all sides. This makes the project very simple and suitable even for beginners.
The saddle shoulder construction uses a sequence of increases that gradually shape the garment. After casting on and joining the neckline stitches in the round, the first phase involves working increases only on the outer edges of the shoulders, which will form the body of the sweater. In the next phase, increases are worked only on the inner edges, shaping the sleeves.
Next, continue working a series of raglan increases on both sides until the yoke reaches its maximum width. At this point, divide the stitches into four sections. Place the sleeve stitches on hold, join the front and back, and continue working the body to the desired length. Then pick up the sleeve stitches and work them to the bind-off.
This pattern does not use short rows.

Level: Advanced Beginner

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Sizes:
(s) m (l, xl, 2xl)
Our sample shown in the photos is in size m.

Finished measurements:

• Bust circumference: (85.0) 93.3 (100.0, 113.3, 123.3) cm / (33.5) 36.7 (39.4, 44.6, 48.5) in.
• Length (from center back): (48.9) 52.4 (55.9, 61.3, 66.6) cm / (19.3) 20.6 (22.0, 24.1, 26.2) in. For a similar fit to our sample, choose a size that provides 5–7 cm (2–2.75 in) of positive ease compared to your body measurements.

Yarn requirements:
Approx. (602) 713 (831, 926, 1024) mt / (658.2) 779.7 (909.0, 1012.8, 1120.2) yds of Light DK / Sport weight yarn.

Suggested Yarn:
Approx. (222) 264 (307, 386, 467) gr of Adriafil Cheope yarn (100% cotton; 50 gr / 135 mt; 4 ply).

Needles:
Body: begin using 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles with a 40 cm (16”) cable. Continue working the yoke and body, switching to an 80 or 100 cm (32” or 40”) cable as needed.
Sleeves: use 4.5 mm (US 7) needles with a 40 cm (16”) cable (if necessary, use the magic loop method or, alternatively, double-pointed needles).

Other notions:
5 stitch markers (one in a different color), stitch holder or waste yarn, tape measure, tapestry needle.

Gauge:
24 sts × 32 rnds = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4”) in stockinette stitch worked in the round using circular needles.
Make a swatch with the yarn you have chosen. If your stitch and row gauge do not match ours, try adjusting your tension as you work or switching to a different needle size.

Required skills:

• Casting on (using your preferred method)
• Knitting
• Joining in the round. **
• Increasing: knit front and back (KFB): knit 2 stitches into the same stitch—first through the front loop, then through the back loop **
• Adding stitches for the underarm **
• Picking up stitches **
• Magic Loop technique (or double-pointed needles)
• Binding off (using the standard method or a sewn bind-off).

** If you are unfamiliar with any of these techniques, check the video tutorials on page 2. Follow the link or scan the QR code to access them on canva.com in view-only mode—no registration required.

In case of doubt, I am more than happy to respond to any questions or resolve any concerns you might have.

Thanks for your visiting!

Veronica

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