The Derby Tee is available in both sleeveless and short sleeve options and boasts a charming horseshoe neckline adorned with delicate ruffles on the sleeves. The sleeveless tank version is intended to be worn with zero ease for a more form-fitting top, while the short sleeve version is intended to be worn with positive ease, which gives the tee a beautiful drape. Elevate your wardrobe with this blend of tradition and contemporary design, perfect for dressing up or wearing with shorts and jeans.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Vida Lifestyle Summer Linen 90% superwash merino/10% linen
400 yds 366 m 100 g
Color used: Mint Julep

Needles (suggested size):
US 2 2.75 mm in 16” 40 cm and 24” 60 cm lengths. The 24” length will be used for the ribbing on the bottom hem and the 16” length will be used for collar and sleeve edging. One optional double pointed needle for ruffle.
US 4 3.5 mm in 16” 40 cm and 24” 60 cm lengths for sleeves and main body of tee. One double pointed needle for 3-needle bind-off.
Optional: Size US E/4 3.5 mm crochet hook for phony seam.

Gauge:
26 sts and 32 rows over 4” 10 cm after blocking. Please take time to block your swatch to ensure you have enough yarn for your project.
Note: Tee is worked bottom up in the round until sleeve split, then worked back and forth for the back and front. The shoulders are seamed together, and stitches are picked up around the armhole and knit back and forth with short rows to create the sleeve.

Notions:
Stitch markers, darning needle, scrap yarn for holding stitches

Yardage:
Sleeveless MC:
536 (612, 696, 784, 864)948, 1032, 1132, 1236 yds
490 (560, 636, 717, 790)867, 944, 1035, 1130 m
Sleeveless CC:
45 (49, 53, 57, 61)65, 69, 73, 77 yds
41 (45, 48, 52, 56)59, 63, 67, 70 m

Short Sleeve MC:
592 (676, 786, 864, 953)1044, 1136, 1244, 1356) yds
541 (618, 719, 790, 871)955, 1039, 1138, 1240 m
Short Sleeve CC:
50 (54, 58, 62, 66)70, 75, 78, 82) yds
Note: The Finished circumference at chest is the same for both versions. Choose a size that is your bust measurement for a garment with no ease or add a few inches to your bust measurement for positive ease. Short sleeved top is pictured with 4” 10 cm of ease.
46 (49, 53, 57, 60)64, 69, 71, 75 m

Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)6, 7, 8, 9
Finished Circumference at chest:
32 (36, 40, 44, 48)52, 56, 60, 64”
81 (91, 102, 112, 122)132, 142, 152, 163 cm**