Sweetwater by Åsa Buchta

Sweetwater

Knitting
April 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
654 - 1308 yards (598 - 1196 m)
Bust: (33¾, 38¼, 41¾) [46¼, 49¾, 54¼, 57¾] {62¼, 65¾, 70¼}" / (85.5, 97, 106) [117.5, 126.5, 138, 146.5] {158, 167, 178.5} cm
English
This pattern is available for free.

Textured detail and a breezy drape make this short-sleeved tee in Berroco Iris an effortless summer knit. The split hem and round neckline bring just the right amount of polish to an everyday essential.

SIZES
(1, 2, 3) 4, 5, 6, 7 {8, 9, 10}

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (33¾, 38¼, 41¾) 46¼, 49¾, 54¼, 57¾ {62¼, 65¾, 70¼}“ / (85.5, 97, 106) 117.5, 126.5, 138, 146.5 {158, 167, 178.5} cm
Length: (21½, 22, 22½) 23, 23½, 23½, 24 {24, 24½, 24½}” / (54.5, 56, 57) 58.5, 59.5, 59.5, 61 {61, 62, 62} cm
(Front is 2” / 5 cm shorter)
Shown in size 3 (41¾“ / 106 cm), modeled with 7” / 17.5 cm positive ease.
Recommended ease: 4–8” / 10–20 cm positive ease.

YARN
BERROCO IRIS (100 g): (3, 4, 4) 4, 5, 5, 5 {6, 6, 6} hanks #11628 Steel Blue

NEEDLES
32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
16” / 40 cm circular needle, size 5 / 3.75 mm for neck Double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, size 7 / 4.5 mm for sleeve bands

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR), waste yarn to hold stitches, tapestry needle

GAUGE
18 sts and 26 rows / rounds = 4” / 10 cm in St st using larger needles
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.