Effortless summer style in an ultra-wearable silhouette, this #sizeinclusive and fit-focused design is a celebration of the yarns we turn to as the seasons turn.

Gone to Seed evokes ears of wheat, cornsilk, late season Atlantic tides when the water finally warms, and the way sand cools first in the purpling shadows of summer’s fading warmth.

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CONSTRUCTION

Gone to Seed is a dolman button-down with a plunging v-neck and lace saddle shoulders. The tee is graded to fit full busts 28-72,” and includes optional instructions for short-row bust shaping in four sizes.

Knitters will begin with two lace panels for the shoulders, which are joined by a back neck panel. Stitches are picked up and worked from the top down for the fronts and backs. Stitches are picked up and ribbed trim is worked for the sleeves and hem. Stitches are picked up and worked in garter stitch for the neckline and button band.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12)

To fit actual upper chest measurement: 28 (32.75, 36, 39.25, 42.5) (45.75, 49, 52.25) (55.5, 58.75, 62, 65.25) inches / 70 (82, 90, 98, 106.5) (114.5, 122.5, 130.50 (139, 147, 155, 163) cm.

Finished bust circumference: 38.5 (42.5, 46.75, 50.75, 54.5) (58.75, 62.75, 66.75) (70.5, 74.5, 78.75, 82.75) inches / 96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 136.5) (147, 157, 167) (176.5, 186.5, 197, 207) cm

Finished armhole circumference: 15 (16, 17, 17.75, 19.25) (20.25, 22, 22.75) (25.25, 25.5, 27, 28) inches / 37.5 (40, 42.5, 44.5, 48) (50.5, 55, 57) (63, 64, 67.5, 69.5) cm

YOUR BEST FIT

Choose the size closest to your upper chest measurement. Intended ease is approximately 10 inches / 25 cm at the full bust. For more information on choosing a size using your upper chest measurement, visit this blog post.

Photographed in size 5, cup 1 with 10 inches / 25 cm of ease at the full bust.

Download the complete schematic on the pattern webpage.

YARN

The Fibre Co. Meadow

40% merino wool, 25% baby llama, 20% silk, 15% linen— heavy lace weight/light fingering; 545 yds (498 m) per 100 g skein. This is a soft yarn with a light sheen, crisp stitch definition, and a delicately uneven texture.

900 (1025, 1050, 1175, 1300) (1350, 1400, 1450) (1500, 1550, 1600, 1650) yds / 825 (935, 960, 1075, 1190) (1235, 1280, 1325) (1370, 1415, 1465, 1510)m

Shown in Prairie, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins.

GAUGE

26 sts and 35 rows over 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with size A needles.

4 repeats of Lace Chart A will be 6 inches / 15 cm long and 4.5 inches / 11.5 cm wide.

NEEDLES

All garment sizes use both needle sizes:

Size A: US size 4 / 3.5 mm needle, or as needed to obtain gauge, for working the body - straight or circular suitable.

Size B: US size 2 / 2.75 mm needle, or two US sizes smaller than size A, for working the trim. Circular needles needed for the armholes, straight or circular suitable for the hem.

NOTIONS

• 12 Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• 3/8 inch / 1 cm buttons—you will need 7-12 buttons, depending on size and cup size.
• Button thread or embroidery floss
• Sewing needle

TECHNIQUES

• Working directional shaping
• Working a sloped bind-off (optional)
• Seaming
• Working German Short Rows
• Knitting Lace

CREDITS

Photography: Hypnotic Imagery, LLC
Tech Edit: Heather Storta