Summer Tee by Crystal Hiatt

Summer Tee

Knitting
July 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in 20 sts x 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm, in stockinette stitch in the round, unblocked.
US 6 - 4.0 mm
558 - 1294 yards (510 - 1183 m)
Size 1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10, 11} see notes for details
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

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This cropped summer tee is a quick knit and perfect stash buster for your DK yarns. Knit from the top down, this raglan can be knit with 1, 2, 3, or more colors. The raglan includes a mock cable detail that is continued down the sides of the top.

This size-inclusive tee is meant to be worn with 6-8” / 15-20 cm of positive ease.

#sizeinclusive

SIZING
Finished Bust circumference 39¼ (42½, 45½, 48¾)52¾, 55½, 59½{63½, 68, 71½, 76}” / 98 (106.5, 114, 122)132, 139, 149{159, 170, 179, 190}cm

Fit: Intended to wear with 6-8” / 15-20cm positive ease.

Based on actual bust circumference 31 (34, 37, 40)44, 47, 51{55, 59, 63, 67}” / 77.5 (85, 92.5, 100)110, 117.5, 127.5{137.5, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5}cm

To choose your size, measure the circumference around the fullest part of your bust, then add the amount of positive ease you prefer and choose the closest size.

YARN
Designed for DK weight yarn. The sample is knit in YOTH Yarns Neighbor (100% Wool, 200 yd / 198 m, 95 g) using 3 colors.
C1: Blue
C2: Natural
C3: Dark Blue Marl

3-COLOR
Yarn requirements by yardage:
C1: 174 (193, 209, 233)254, 267, 296{320, 361, 388, 404}
C2: 137 (152, 165, 183)201, 211, 234{252, 285, 306, 319}
C3: 246 (272, 295, 328)359, 377, 418{451, 510, 548, 570}

Yarn requirements by meter:
C1: 159 (176, 191, 212)233, 244, 271{292, 330, 355, 370}
C2: 126 (139, 151, 168)183, 193, 214{231, 261, 280, 292}
C3: 225 (249, 269, 300)328, 345, 382{412, 466, 501, 521}

2-COLOR
Yarn requirements by yardage:
C1: 420 (465, 503, 561)613, 644, 715{771, 871, 936, 975} yd
C2: 137 (152, 165, 183)201, 211, 234{252, 285, 306, 319} yd

Yarn requirements by meter:
C1: 384 (425, 460, 512)561, 589, 653{705, 796, 856, 891} m
C2: 126 (139, 151, 168)183, 193, 214{231, 261, 280, 292} m

1-COLOR
Yarn requirements by yardage:
C1: 558 (617, 668, 744)814, 855, 949{1023, 1156, 1243, 1294} yd

Yarn requirements by meter:
C1: 510 (564, 611, 680)744, 782, 867{935, 1057, 1136, 1183} m

GAUGE
20 sts x 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm, in stockinette stitch in the round, unblocked.

NEEDLES
US 6 / 4.0 mm or size needed for gauge, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm circular needles (DPNs optional)

TOOLS
stitch markers (qty 9 including 1 unique marker for your BOR)
scrap yarn or stitch holders (qty 2)
tapestry needle

TECHINIQUES
Knitting in round
Knit
Purl
German Short Rows (details included)
Increases
Decreases
Yarnover

Thank you to all my amazing test knitters for sharing their time and talents!