This classic, set in sleeve tee is constructed from the top down. The front and back are knit flat until they’re joined at the underarm and the body is knit in the round. This tee utilizes a short row cap sleeve so there’s no seaming! The garment is finished with colorful twisted rib edgings. If you are familiar with my Dad’s Sweater pattern, the construction is very similar!
This pattern includes a Hacking Guide with general guidance on how to make modifications! Some hacks included are: Broad Shoulder Adjustment, V-Neck Modification, What to do if your Row Gauge is off.
Yarn — Fingering weight yarn
Body
(615, 695, 770) [845, 925, 1000] (1080, 1155, 1230) yds / (560, 635, 705) [775, 845, 915] (990, 1055, 1125) m
Contrast Colors (Total)
(135, 150, 155) [170, 180, 190] (200, 205, 225) yds / (120, 135, 140) [155, 165, 175] (180, 185, 205) m
Total
(750, 845, 925) [1015, 1105, 1190] (1280, 1360, 1455) yds / (680, 770, 845) [930, 1010, 1090] (1170, 1240, 1330) m
Suggested yarn:
Purl Soho Linen Quill
50% fine highland wool, 35% alpaca, and 15% linen – 439 yds (410 m) in 100g
Sizing & Fit —
Pattern has 0 inches of ease at shoulder and 4 inches of positive ease at bust built in. To knit with intended ease, pick the size closest to your shoulder measurement, and 4 inches larger than your bust measurement.
Finished Garment Measurements —
Approximate Bust Circumference
(32, 36, 40) [44, 48, 52] (56, 60, 64) inches / (80, 90, 100) [110, 120, 130] (140, 150, 160) cm
Shoulder Width
(14, 14.5, 15) [15.5, 16, 16.5] (17, 17.5, 18) inches / (35, 36.3, 37.5) [38.8, 40, 41.3] (42.5, 43.8, 45) cm
Gauge —
24 sts, 36 rows / 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch both flat and in the round (after wet blocking).
Row gauge is more important for this pattern than it often is. If your row gauge is quite off, check the Hacking Guide for tips on how to adjust!
Recommended Needles —
US size 3 (3.25 mm) for both body and ribbing. Use whatever needle size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions —
Stitch markers, tapestry needle