Luna Tee by Charissa

Luna Tee

Knitting
September 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22.5 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Broken Rib
US 6 - 4.0 mm
610 - 1680 yards (558 - 1536 m)
1-14
English
This pattern is available for C$10.00 CAD buy it now

The Luna Tee is the perfect top for your fall wardrobe! It is knit from the top down in the round in broken rib with raglan increases. The pattern includes multiple modifications so you can adjust the length and taper the sleeves and waist for a more fitted look or work them straight for a looser fit.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Sizing Chart (finished garment measurements): 1-14

  • Bust: (71, 78, 82, 89, 92) 96, 100, 110, 114, 124 (135, 139, 149, 153) cm/(28.4, 31.2, 32.8, 35.6, 36.8) 38.4, 40, 44, 45.6, 49.6 (54, 55.6, 59.6, 61.2) inches
  • This is designed to be worn with 0-5 cm/0-2 inches of negative ease (choose a size that is 0-5 cm/0-2 inches smaller than your actual bust measurement.

Note: While all sizes have been tech edited, only sizes 1-8 have been test knitted. If you are interested in knitting sizes 9+ please message me. I would be happy to provide you the pattern for free in exchange for feedback on those sizes! Please email me at charsknits@gmail.com.

Skills required: tubular 2x2 rib cast on, Japanese short rows (or short rows of your choice), backward loop cast on, tubular bind off or stretchy 2x2 bind off

Materials:
Estimated Yardage: (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) 4, 5, 5, 5, 6 (7, 7, 7, 8) skeins of Peerie by Brooklyn Tweed - 210 yards (192 meters) per 50 grams (or equivalent in another fingering weight yarn).

Suggested Needles: size US 6 (4.00 mm) 61 cm/24 inch long circular needle, or needle size needed to obtain gauge - sleeves and collar are worked using magic loop or you can use US 6 (4.00) mm DPNs

Notions: stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle

Gauge (in 2x2 broken rib after blocking): 22.5 sts x 36 rows = 10cm x 10cm/4 inches x 4 inches

ERRATA: File reuploaded August 2024 - minor error with tapered sleeve decreases (k2tog and ssk should be switched). Previous update in 2023 with corrections to shaping numbers (page 6).