This pattern is found in Knit Happy with Self-Striping Yarn and cannot be purchased as an individual download. The book is available for purchase HERE on Indiebound or HERE on Amazon.

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Stranded colorwork and self-striping yarn is a magical combination. When you pair an already beautiful self-striping yarn with a solid, the self-striping yarn comes to life in a way that it never would on its own. It seems to glow, as if magically lit from beneath. The Backlit Tee was designed to amplify this enchanting glow with all-over colorwork. Let the self-striping yarn do all the work while you zip through a relaxing project with minimal ends to weave in. Knit seamlessly in the round from the top down, this tee was designed to wow.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)

YARN
Fingering weight yarn, Fab Funky Fibres

Sample shown in “Naked” (MC, white) and “Walking on Rainbows” (CC, self-striping)

Main Color: 575 (625, 670, 710, 760, 860, 900, 940, 990, 1050) yards / 526 (572, 613, 650, 695, 732, 823, 860, 905, 960) m
Contrasting Color: 275 (300, 325, 375, 410, 440, 475, 510, 550, 600) yards / 252 (275, 297, 343, 375, 403, 435, 466, 503, 549) m

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Chest: 35.25 (39.25, 43.25, 47.25, 51.25, 55.25, 59.25, 63.25, 67.25, 71.25) inches / 88 (98, 108, 118, 128, 138, 148, 158, 168, 178) cm
Sleeve Circumference: 10.75 (11.25, 12.5, 14, 15.25, 16.5, 18, 19.25, 20.5, 22.75) inches / 26.5 (28, 31.5, 35, 38, 41.5, 45, 48, 51.5, 56.5) cm

NEEDLES
US 6 (4 mm) 24- or 32-inch (60- or 80-cm) circular (as appropriate for your size), or as required to meet gauge

US 5 (3.75 mm) 24- or 32-inch (60- or 80-cm) circular (as appropriate for your size)

DPNs or needles for small circumference in the same sizes

GAUGE
24 stitches and 28 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch AND in stockinette stitch in colorwork motif on LARGER needles

TOOLS
1 stitch marker, Scissors, Tapestry needle, Scrap yarn, Tape measure