DIFFICULTY Intermediate

This (almost) seamless, boxy lace tee has tapered short sleeves as an extension of the body. It is worked in one piece, in the round from the bottom up, divided at the armholes, then front and back are worked flat and joined with three-needle bind off. It knits up quickly in a DK weight yarn.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 35.5 (40.5, 45.5, 50.5) 55.5, 60.5, 65.5”/89 (101, 114, 126) 139, 151, 164 cm meant to be worn with 4-7”/10-17.5cm positive ease

Shown in Size 35.5”/89cm with 4”/10cm positive ease

YARN
Cestari Ash Lawn Collection (DK weight, 75% cotton, 25% wool; 250 yds/228m, 3.5oz/100g): Green Heather 3 (3, 4, 4) 5, 5, 6 skeins.

Total yarn needed: 578 (621, 739, 910) 1032, 1152, 1251 yds/529 (568, 676, 832) 944, 1053, 1144 m

NEEDLES
Size US 7 (4.5mm) 24-32”/60-80 cm circular, depending on garment size and one 16”/40cm for neck or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Removable Stitch Markers
Spare Needle for three-needle bind off
Stitch Holders
Stitch Markers
Waste Yarn
Yarn Needle

GAUGE
19 sts and 25 rnds = 4”/10cm over Half Leaf Chart, blocked

NOTES
This tee is worked in one piece, in the round from the bottom up, divided at the armholes, then front and back are worked flat and joined with three-needle bind off. Body extensions are created at the armholes for the sloped sleeves which are shaped with short rows. There are two short 13-st seams under each armhole.

Photos by Shelby Louise Photography