Gauzy Tee by Amy Gunderson

Gauzy Tee

Knitting
December 2019
Light Fingering ?
21 stitches and 39 rows = 4 inches
in St st.
US 3 - 3.25 mm
896 - 1344 yards (819 - 1229 m)
38 (42, 45½, 49½, 53½, 57, 61)" circumference at underarm.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Worked in a luxuriously airy blend of recycled silk, Merino wool, and cashmere, the Gauzy Tee is a must-knit this spring. The back of this lightweight, wide tee is worked from the top down, then stitches for the front are picked up along the back shoulder, and the front is worked to the bottom where a knitted-on lace edging is worked sideways.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 38 (42, 45½, 49½, 53½, 57, 61)“ circumference at underarm. Tee shown measures 45½”; modeled with 14½“ of positive ease.

Yarn Shibui Knits Pebble (48% recycled silk, 36% fine Merino wool, 16% cashmere; 224 yd 205 m/ 7⁄8 oz 25 g): #2038 Cove, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins.

Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16” and 24” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 39 rows = 4” in St st.

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NOTES

  • The back of this tee is worked from the top down. The front shoulder stitches are picked up from the back shoulder and worked down. The lower edge is worked sideways as a knitted-on edging.

  • A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.

For more information, see: https://www.interweave.com/store/knitscene-spring-2020-digital-edition