A top down, seamless raglan tee shirt with a scoop neck, flattering front gathers and a gentle A-line shape.

Based on my favourite ever tee shirt, this is a shape that flatters many body types. It is worked entirely in the round, with sleeve and neckline stitches worked after the main body is complete. It is a very quick knit on 5mm (US 8) needles.

Afterthought pockets are entirely optional, of course. I just really love pockets. :)

The tee can be tried on as you go to get a perfect fit. This is a comfy, everyday item knit in Drops Paris 10ply cotton. This yarn is lovely and soft against the skin and comes in an amazing range of colours!

Other fibres would also work, perhaps in wool with longer sleeves for winter, or a bamboo or silk blend. Drops Bomull-Lin is a nice linen blend alternative.

Shown in size small on 33” bust.

Skills needed:

Working in the round
Increasing and decreasing
Picking up stitches
Whip stitch (for pockets only)
Working 2 x 2 rib
Casting off in rib
Cable cast on

Sizes - to fit bust size:
32 (36, 40, 42) S (M, L, XL)

Main Gauge: 17sts and 22 rows over 10cm/4” in St st

Materials:
10 (11, 12, 13) balls Drops Paris 100% cotton, 75m per ball
5mm (US 8) 32” circular needle OR size needed to obtain main gauge
4.5mm (US 7) circular needle (or DPNs if preferred) for sleeve and neckline (or needle one size smaller than main gauge needle)
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scrap yarn to hold sleeve stitches