A classic T-shirt kicked up a notch, Casera is a wardrobe staple that goes from lounging at home to running errands to an afternoon picnic.

Casera’s lace-and-bobble saddles are knit first, then the front and back are picked up from the long edges and worked down to the underarms, where they’re joined together and knit in Stockinette in the round to the curved, split hem. A loose gauge and wide armholes give this piece drape and a relaxed fit.

Sample is 42”; model is 32”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
34 (38, 42, 46, 50){54, 58, 62, 66, 70}“/ 86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127){137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178} cm finished chest circumference; to be worn with 4–6”/10–15 cm or more positive ease

YARN
Knit Picks Woolen Cotton, 50% Merino Wool, 50% Pima Cotton, 218 yards/3.5 oz (200 m/100 g): 3 (3, 3, 4, 4){4, 5, 5, 5, 6} hanks

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rnds = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch in the round on larger needles, blocked
24 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in Saddle Pattern on smaller needles, blocked

NEEDLES
US 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
US 7 (4.5mm) 24” or longer circular needles, or size to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Yarn Needle | Stitch Markers | Scrap Yarn or Stitch Holder

TECHNIQUES TO KNOW:
German short rows
Cable cast-on
Picot bind-off
Making bobbles
Pick up stitches
Basic increases and decreases