Holliston Tee by Valerie Hobbs

Holliston Tee

Knitting
May 2022
Sport (12 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette, blocked
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
650 - 1575 yards (594 - 1440 m)
30½ - 63¾" finished bust
English
This pattern is available for $6.00 USD buy it now

This summer tee, knit in stockinette and punctuated with garter blocks that increase in density from the hem to the flattering V- neck, is casual and comfortable. A simple silhouette and garter stitch neck and armhole edges that are knit along with the body make this a relaxing project - as easy to knit as it is to wear.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust - 30½ (36, 41½, 47)(52½, 58¼, 63¾)“.
Intended to be worn with 2-4” of ease.
Length - 21¼ (21¾, 23, 23¾)(24¼, 25½, 26¼)”.

YARN: 650 (775, 925, 1075)(1220, 1405, 1575) yds sport or fingering weight cotton or cotton/linen blend.
Shown in Kelbourne Woolens “Mojave” (60% cotton, 40% linen; 185yds/169m/50g) - 420 Sky Blue.
4 (5, 5, 6)(7, 8, 9) skeins.

NEEDLES: U.S. size 3 (3.25mm) straight or circular needles.
U.S. size 4 (3.5mm) straight or circular needles.
Adjust needle size as needed to obtain correct gauge.

OTHER: Stitch holders, extra needle in larger size for 3-needle bind off, removable stitch markers, tapestry needle.

GAUGE: 26 sts/34 rows = 4” in stockinette on larger needles, blocked.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate. Techniques include long tail cast on, German short rows, decreases, and 3-needle bind off.

CONSTRUCTION: Back and front are knit separately from the bottom up, with neck and armhole garter edges worked at the same time. Shoulders are shaped with short rows and joined with 3-needle bind off. Sides are seamed.

PATTERN: 7 page pdf includes schematic.

Enjoy!