I’ve modified this pattern to suit my measurements:

• XS for shoulders and arms
• Short rows to horizontal vertical dart (2 inches)
• Shorter vertical spans between bust and waist and waist and hips.
• Smaller circumference at waist, graded back out at hips

Note that it does seem to fit large, even though the measurements add up on the schematic and I got gauge (well actually I was a little tighter than gauge). It makes no sense.

Also, note that the trim, while ingenious and not difficult, is finicky and time consuming (in a satisfying way).

IMPORTANT modification on trim: As the picot edge is formed by folding a facing over the edge, the trim areas are prone to be thick. Instructions direct you to knit a certain number of rows / then do the YO-K2Tog row (to create the holes for the picot) / then repeat same number of rows as before the YO row. This creates a facing that is longer than the visible part of the CC trim. The result is that it’s hard to slip stitch invisibly, bulky and too long.

For the bottom of the sweater I did 8 rows / YO row and then 4 rows / BO.

For sleeves I did the first row to work in the CC, then 3 rows / YO row / 2 rows/ BO. It kept everything as sleek as it can be, given the construction method.

For neck, did the same ratio as with sleeves.

Oct. 27: LOVE this Tee but just blocked it and it’s grown insanely. I really hope it bounces back as it dries…

Oct. 29: It’s bounced back but it’s lost some amount of it’s springy integrity and it’s not as tight as it was, alas…

Nov. 2: In the final analysis (and after throwing the dry garment in the dryer for 30 minutes), I feel that it’s just a bit too big. I’m probably going to throw it in the dryer for longer still. The plus is that the yarn - at least when thrown in dryer in a dry state - doesn’t felt.

About Wearing A Bra with this: The keyhole is situated right atop the spot where your bra strap will lie. This is esp true if you are narrow in the shoulders. It’s a feature of the positioning of the keyhole to align with the raglan sleeve construction. Be prepared to either go braless, strapless, clear straps or to show (probably rather unflatteringly - in my experience) a bra strap.