Description

Overview of the project:

The Plain Matter Tee is worked seamlessly top-down, beginning with wide shoulder sections that form the saddle shoulders. The neckline is then shaped using short rows for an excellent fit after picking up stitches from the shoulder panels. After the front and back are worked flat, the work then continues in the round from the armholes down to the hem. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up and shaped for a good fit, first using short rows, after which the sleeves are completed in the round. The neckline, sleeve cuffs, and hem are finished with double-folded ribbing.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) – see measurements below

Recommended ease: 10–20 cm / 4–8”

Sample knit has 20 cm / 8” of positive ease.

Measurements: 

Bust circumference: approx. 89 (97, 106, 116, 126) (134, 143, 155, 173) cm / 35.25 (38.25, 41.75, 45.75, 49.75) (53, 56.5, 61.25, 68)”

Length from armhole to hem: approx. 29 (30, 30, 31, 32) (32, 33, 34, 35) cm / 11.5 (12, 12, 12.25, 12.75) (12.75, 13, 13.5, 14)” – this can be altered.

Armhole circumference: approx. 34 (36, 38, 40, 40) (44, 46, 50, 52) cm / 13.5 (14.25, 15, 15.75, 15.75) (17.5, 18.25, 19.75, 20.5)”

Gauge:

10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” = 26 sts x 34 rows/rounds in stockinette stitch with 2,5 mm / US 1.5 needles after blocking. Change needle size in order to achieve the right gauge.

Yarn:

Approx. 1000 (1100, 1200, 1300, 1500) (1600, 1800, 2000, 2200) meters / 1100 (1250, 1350, 1450, 1650) (1750, 2000, 2200, 2450) yards of fingering-weight yarn.

Sample knitted with: 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10, 11) balls of De Rerum Albertine (90 %  wool, 10 % silk, 200 m / 220 yds / 50 g), in colourway Orgeot.

Needles:

2,5 mm / US 1.5 40 cm / 16” and 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm /32” circular needles (or according to gauge)

Notions

Removable stitch markers, 2 safety pins, tapestry needle, stitch holding cables or scrap yarn