The Lakes Stripe Tee is worked from the top down. The saddle shoulders are shaped for a comfortable oversized fit, adding a structural element. The tee features shaping at the most important parts of the garment to create the best fit. It features a classic stripe pattern that is perfect for summer days.

Sizes - XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

The Lakes Stripe Tee has around 1½-3” {4-7.5 cm} of positive ease built into the pattern. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of 30 (34) 36 (40) 45 (48) 52 (56) 60” {76 (86) 91 (101.5) 113.5 (122) 131.5 (140) 152 cm} (the final size of garment will be an additional 1½-3” {4-7.5 cm}). This means that if you measure a 34” {86 cm} bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 37” {92 cm}. Sample shown modeled is 5’ 2” {157 cm} tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 3” {7.5 cm} positive ease.

Finished Bust Circumference -
33 (37) 39 (43) 46½ (49½) 55 (57½) 61½
{82.5 (92.5) 97.5 (107.5) 116 (124) 137.5 (144) 154 cm}

Gauge - 26 sts and 40 rows = 4 x 4” {10 x 10 cm} in stockinette st worked flat on 3.5 mm (US Size 4) needles, blocked

Needle Size -
3.5 mm (US Size 4) 16” and 32-40” circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge (main needles - used for body and sleeves)
3 mm (US Size 2.5) 16” circular needles, or two sizes down from main needles (used for collar, hem, and cuffs)

Yarn - MC - Heavy Fingering Weight -
720 (720) 960 (960) 1200 (1200) 1440 (1440) 1680 yds
658 (658) 878 (878) 1097 (1097) 1317 (1317) 1536 m
150 (150) 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 g
CC - Heavy Fingering Weight -
480 (480) 480 (480) 720 (720) 720 (720) 720 yds
439 (439) 439 (439) 658 (658) 658 (658) 658 m
100 (100) 100 (100) 150 (150) 150 (150) 150 g

Suggested Yarn - Wooldreamers Saona (50% Merino & Manchega Wool + 50% Andalusian Cotton, 50 g = 240 yds) in colorway 1985 (MC), 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 skeins and Wooldreamers Saona (50% Merino & Manchega Wool + 50% Andalusian Cotton, 50 g = 240 yds) in colorway Notes (CC), 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 (3) 3 skeins

Notions - 3 stitch markers, including one to denote BOR; scrap yarn or extra cables; tapestry needle; row counter (optional)

Techniques - Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, backward loop cast-on, increasing, decreasing, German Short Rows, holding stitches, picking up stitches, sewn tubular bind-off, wet blocking.

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Schematic included.