Fun, modern, and flattering, this tee works wonderfully on those late summer days. The color block scheme allows for an extra level of personalization, as well as dividing the top along figure flattering lines.
The delicate twisting texture along the ribcage adds flattering visual interest with an easy-to-remember pattern. This top will be as fun to create as it will be wear.
Sizes
Finished Bust Circumference: 29.75 (32.75, 36.5, 40.75, 44.5, 49.75)” / 75.5 (83.25, 92.75, 103.5, 113, 126.5) cm. Shown in 36.5″.
Yarn
Anzula luxury fibers Squishy (80% superwash merino / 10% cashmere / 10% nylon, 385 yds [352 m]/ 3.53 oz [100g]) MC Emerald: 1 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) CC Country Green: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2).
Needles
US size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles or size needed to get gauge
Notions
stitch holders; stitch markers (m); tapestry needle
Gauge
5.5 sts and 7.75 rows = 1” [2.5cm] in stockinette stitch
Abbreviations
Please see our standard abbreviations.
Pattern notes
Piece is worked top down over the shoulders using a provisional CO. Both sides of the neckline are worked at the same time using two balls of yarn, then joined together to work in the round. Sleeves are picked up with the sleeve caps being shaped using short-rows, then worked in the round.
Chart
Or see written instructions below if you prefer!
Top instructions
Shoulders
With MC, using provisional method, CO 60 (66, 70, 76, 82, 86). Purl 1 row.
Back
Row 1 (RS): K to end.
Row 2 (WS): P to end.
Work in St st until piece measures 4.75 (5, 5, 5.25, 5.5, 4.25)” [12 (12.75, 12.75, 13.5, 14, 10.75) cm] from CO edge.
Inc Row 1 (RS): K1, m1r, k to 1 st from end, m1l, k1 (2 sts inc’d).
Inc Row 2 (WS): P to end.
Rep Inc Rows 1-2 6 (7, 8, 9, 11, 15) times—74 (82, 88, 96, 106, 118) sts total.
Work evenly in St st until piece measures 6.5 (7, 7.25, 7.75, 8.5, 9)” [16.5 (17.75, 18.5, 19.75, 21.5, 23) cm] from CO edge. Place sts on holder.
Front
With RS facing, rejoin yarn at provisional CO.
Start neck opening:
Setup row (RS): K14 (15, 15, 18, 21, 21), using knitted method, CO 2 sts, *k1, k2tog tbl, return 2 sts to left needle; rep from * 33 (37, 41, 41, 41, 45) times, k to end.
Left side
Row 1 (WS): P to end.
Row 2 (RS): Sl 2 pwise wyib, k to end.
Continue in patt for 1” [2.5 cm], ending on a WS row.
Neck inc Row 1 (RS): Sl 2 pwise wyib, k1, m1r, k to end—1 st inc’d.
Neck inc Row 2 (WS): P to 3 sts from end, m1r pwise, p to end—1 st inc’d.
Rep Neck inc Rows 1-2 7 (8, 9, 9, 9, 10) times—30 (33, 35, 38, 41, 43) sts total.
Break yarn and place sts on holder.
Right side
Row 1 (rs): K to end.
Row 2 (ws): Sl 2 pwise wyif, p to end.
Continue in patt for 1” [2.5 cm], ending on a WS row.
Neck inc Row 1 (RS): K to 3 sts from end, m1l, k to end—1 st inc’d.
Neck inc Row 2 (WS): Sl 2 pwise wyif, k1, m1l pwise, p to end—1 st inc’d.
Rep Neck inc Rows 1-2 7 (8, 9, 9, 9, 10) times—30 (33, 35, 38, 41, 43) sts total.
Joining Row
Next Row (RS): K to end. Return Left side to needles, k to end—60 (66, 70, 76, 82, 86) sts total.
Work in St st until piece measures 4.75 (5, 5, 5.25, 5.5, 4.25)” [12 (12.75, 12.75, 13.5, 14, 10.75) cm] from CO edge.
Inc Row 1 (RS): K1, m1r, k to 1 st from end, m1l, k—2 sts inc’d.
Inc Row 2 (WS): P to end.
Rep Inc Rows 1-2 6 (7, 8, 9, 11, 15) times—74 (82, 88, 96, 106, 118) sts total.
Work evenly in St st until piece measures 6.5 (7, 7.25, 7.75, 8.5, 9)” [16.5 (17.75, 18.5, 19.75, 21.5, 23) cm] from CO edge.
Join Front and Back
Joining Rnd: With RS facing, work Front sts; using Backwards Loop method CO 4 (4, 6, 8, 8, 10) sts, pm for side, CO 4 (4, 6, 8, 8, 10) sts, return Back sts to needles and work across, CO 4 (4, 6, 8, 8, 10) sts, pm for end of rnd, CO 4 (4, 6, 8, 8, 10) sts—164 (180, 200, 224, 244, 276) sts total.
Work 3 rnds in Stockinette, break yarn and join CC.
Work even in St st until piece measures 2 (2.5, 3, 3, 3 3)” [5 (6.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5) cm) from underarm edge.
Note: Color change will happened during Decreases. Read through instructions carefully before beginning.
Dec Rnd 1: *K1, k2tog, work in patt to 3 sts from m, ssk, k1, sm; rep from * 1 time—4 sts dec’d.
Dec Rnds 2-8: Work even in patt.
Rep Dec Rnds 1-8 5 (4, 4, 4, 3, 3) times—140 (160, 180, 204, 228, 260) sts remain.
At the same time when CC measures 6” [15.25 cm] break CC and join MC.
Work 2 rnds in St st.
Next Rnd: *K5 (4, 6, 3, 3, 5), work Body Texture across following 54 (66, 72, 90, 102, 114) sts, k5 (4, 6, 3, 3, 5), sl m; rep from * 1 time. Continue in established patt, incorporating remaining dec’s, until piece measures 12.5 (13.25, 13.25, 14.25, 15, 15)” [31.75 (33.75, 33.75, 36.25, 38, 38) cm] from underarm edge.
Break yarn and join CC. Knit 3 rnds.
Inc Rnd 1: *K1, m1l, k to 1 st from m, m1l, k1, sl m; rep from * 1 time—4 sts inc’d.
Inc Rnds 2-5: Knit.
Break yarn and join MC. Knit 1 rnd.
Inc Rnd 1: *K1, m1l, k to 1 st from m, m1l, k1, sl m; rep from * 1 time—4 sts inc’d.
Inc Rnds 2-6: Knit.
Rep Inc Rows 2-6 5 (4, 4, 4, 3, 3) times—168 (184, 204, 228, 248, 280) sts total.
Continue in St st until piece measures 17.5 (17.5, 17.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5)” [44.5 (44.5, 44.5, 47, 47, 47) cm] from underarm.
Purl 3 rnds. BO pwise.
Sleeves (make 2)
Staring at the center of the underarm, pick up and k56 (60, 64, 70, 78, 88) sts evenly around armhole, pm and join for working in the round.
Shape cap with short-rows as follows:
Short Row 1 (RS): K34 (36, 39, 43, 47, 53) sts, W&T.
Short Row 2 (WS): P12 (12, 14, 16, 16, 18) sts, W&T.
Short Row 3: K to wrapped st, work wrap tog with next st, W&T.
Short Row 4: Sl1 pwise wyif, purl to wrapped st, work wrap tog with next st, W&T.
Rep Short Rows 3-4 16 (18, 19, 21, 25, 29) times—4 st rem unwrapped on each side.
Resume working in the rnd, working wraps with wrapped sts when you get to them. Work even until piece measures 2 (2, 2, 2 , 2.5, 2.5, 3)” [5 (5, 5, 5, 6.5, 6.5, 7.5) cm] from underarm.
Next Rnd: K1, k2tog, knit to 3 sts from end, ssk, k1—2 sts dec’d.
Knit 1 rnd.
Purl 3 rnds. BO pwise.
Finishing
Weaving in ends. Block to schematic measurements.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER: ALEXIS DI GREGORIO
ABOUT THE DESIGNER: ALEXIS DI GREGORIOAlexis Di Gregorio started knitting in 2012, in order to add a hobby to her workaholic life; little did she know knitting would soon become so much more than a hobby. In 2014, she designed her first piece as a favor for a friend, and found her passion.
After being told (with love, of course) that the sweater she’d seamed looked like it was sewn “by a five year old with safety scissors,” she’s decided to focus her attention on creating beautiful, flattering seamless knits.
Stitch Pattern – Written
Body Texture
Rnd 1 & 2: *P3, k3, rep from * to end.
Rnd 3 & 4: P2, *k3, p3; rep from * to last 4 sts, k3, p1.
Rnd 5 & 6: P1, *k3, p3; rep from * to last 5 sts, k3, p2.
Rnd 7 & 8: *K3, p3, rep from * to end.
Rnd 9 & 10: K2, *p3, k3; rep from * to last 4 sts, p3, k1.
Rnd 11 & 12: K1, *p3, k3; rep from * to last 5 sts, p3, k2.
I love this and will definitely be knitting it this summer. Thanks
glad you like it!
Why do you do the provisional co in the same colour,you take it out when you rejoin wool ,dont you?
actually, in this case, no. Alexis is using it so she has live sts to use when working the other half.