The Summerwood Tee is a lightweight, breathable knitted top inspired by dappled summer light filtering through leaves. Its signature allover eyelet lace pattern is airy and delicate, yet easy to memorise once the stitch repeat is established – making it as enjoyable to knit as it is to wear. Prefer a subtler look? The lace can optionally be worked on the front only.

The pattern has been updated in March 2026. Version 2.0 includes a redesigned layout, updated branding, added schematics with measurements in both centimetres and inches, US needle sizes, and, for the first time, a German version.

Construction
Constructed bottom-up in the round, the short sleeves are worked separately in stockinette before being joined seamlessly at the yoke. Raglan shaping carries the lace pattern all the way through to the neck, keeping the design coherent from hem to collar. The raglan seams are finished with a matching 1×1 rib that echoes the hem and neckband, giving the tee a considered, polished finish. Neck and shoulder shaping is worked with German short rows, and the garment is finished with an Italian tubular bind-off for a clean, professional edge.

Originally designed for Saona by Wooldreamers – a soft fingering weight blend of Andalusian cotton and Merino wool – the Summerwood Tee works beautifully in any fingering weight yarn with good drape and breathability.

Pattern details
Sizes: 1–10 (84–156 cm / 33–61.5” finished chest circumference)
Yarn weight: Fingering
Construction: Bottom-up, worked in the round
Techniques: Eyelet lace, raglan shaping, German short rows, Italian tubular bind-off
Languages: English, also available in German

This pattern is suited to knitters comfortable with lace charts and seamless construction. The lace rhythm is engaging without being demanding – a genuinely enjoyable project with a versatile, wearable result.

Sizing:
Available in 10 #sizeinclusive sizes. Choose a size with 0–4 cm of positive ease at the chest. The sample shown is size 1 with 0 cm ease.

Finished chest circumference: 84, 92, 100 108, 116, 124 {132, 140, 148, 156} cm / 33, 36.25, 39.25 42.5, 45.75, 48.75 {52, 55, 58.25, 61.5} in.

Full schematics with measurements are included in the pattern.

Recommended Yarn (Fingering Weight):
Wooldreamers — Saona (50% Andalusian Cotton, 50% Merino Entrefino and Manchego Wool, 50 g = 220 m · 240 yds)

Regular length: 150, 160, 180 200, 215, 240 {270, 290, 315, 350} g
Cropped length: 130, 140, 160 175, 200, 225 {260, 280, 300, 330} g

Please note that these are estimates.

Yarn Substitutes
Any fingering-weight yarn that meets the gauge. A cotton–merino blend or pure merino gives the best drape and breathability for warm weather.

If you need help navigating summer fibers and yarns, you can visit my blog article:
https://ulvenknit.com/blogs/knitting-resources/spring-and-summer-survival-guide-for-knitters

Gauge:
25 sts × 36 rnds = 10 cm (4”) over stockinette and lace pattern on 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles, after blocking (knit in the round).

Needles:
2.25 mm (US 1) and 2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needles (60–120 cm · 24–48”) and/or DPNs. Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors.

Notions:
Stitch markers, stitch holders, a darning needle for weaving in the ends, measuring tape, and scissors.

Pattern Specifications:
The pattern includes comprehensive written instructions, as well as a supplementary chart for visual reference to aid in the lace pattern. Please note that the chart is intended to provide a visual overview of the lace pattern and does not cover each step in detail. It should be used in conjunction with the written instructions for complete guidance.

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