The pattern has now been updated to include instructions for long sleeves and a v neck option. Happy knitting!

Midsommar is a simple, classic tee worked from the bottom up, with the option for a sleeveless or short sleeved version. Starting with a split bottom hem worked flat, the body is joined to work in the round up to the sleeve split. The fronts and backs are worked flat, with neckline and shoulder shaping. Shoulders are joined, then stitches are picked up to knit your preferred sleeve option, then finally neckline stitches are picked up.

This pattern is designed to be worked in different yarn weights from DK to aran/bulky. This is a great opportunity to stash dive and play with different yarn combinations to create an interesting and unique fabric. The yarn you choose will change the fabric of your final garment- bulkier yarn or yarn held double will create a thicker fabric while a thinner yarn will create an airier, more open fabric. You only need to make sure to match the stitch gauge to make sure your tee will fit properly. The row gauge is less important as you can knit more or fewer rows as needed to achieve the length required. Pattern instructions are given with length measurements to make this easy to follow regardless of your row gauge.

Samples shown here are:
Grey blue (sleeveless): The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Recollect in Ranch Romance (sport weight), held double. Size 2, worn with 3”/8 of positive ease

Yellow (short sleeves): La Bien Aimee Corrie Worsted in Koko (light worsted weight), held double. Size 2, worn with 3”/8 of positive ease

Gold/white stripe (sleeveless): BC Barn Allino in colors 21 and 05 (DK weight), held double. Size 3, worn with 7”/18 cm of positive ease. Exposed shoulder seams, cropped to 8”/20.5 cm body length, shoulder shaping eliminated

The tee is designed to be worn with 0-10” of positive ease, depending on your fit preference. This design is size inclusive for chest circumferences (widest part of torso) from 28-66”.

SIZES
Measurements given are for the finished garment. This tee is designed to fit with 0-10”/0-25.5 cm of positive ease at the chest. See Schematic included in pattern for full fit details. Blue grey sleeveless and yellow short sleeve samples pictured are size 2, with 3”/8 cm of positive ease on a 35”/89 cm chest. Striped sample is size 3, worn with 7”/18 cm of positive ease.

Chest Circumference:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6){7, 8, 9, 10}

34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54){58, 62, 66, 70}”
86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137){147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178} cm

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Sleeveless Sample
The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Recollect Sport (held double)
sport weight; 75% White and 25% Black Non-Superwash MT & WY Rambouillet; 185 yards/169 meters per 2 oz skein
Color used in sample:
Ranch Romance

Short Sleeve Sample
La Bien Aimee Corrie Worsted (held double)
worsted weight; 75% Falkland Corriedale 25% Gotland Wool; 250 yards/230 meters per 100 g skein
Color used in sample:
Kokko

Striped Sample
BC Garn Allino (held double)
DK weight; 50% linen 50% cotton; 138 yards/125 meters per 50 g skein
Colors used in sample:
21 (gold)
05 (white)

Yardage:
Note - yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations and modification.
MC (held double, total yardage used): 765 (850, 944, 1029, 1122, 1207) {1301, 1377, 1479, 1573} yards
700 (778, 863, 941, 1026, 1104) {1189, 1259, 1352, 1438} meters

Approximate yardages for yarn held single (either thicker yarns held single or yardages each for thinner yarns held together).
MC: 383 (425, 472, 515, 561, 604) {651, 689, 740, 787} yards
350 (389, 432, 471, 513, 552) {595, 630, 676, 719} meters

Needles:
Note - needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge.

Ribbing: US 10/6.0 mm
Main: US 11/8.0 mm

Notions:
Stitch marker(s), scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)

GAUGE
12 sts and 20 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette fabric on main needle after blocking. Note that the row gauge may vary based on your yarn choice. Make sure you meet the stitch gauge, the lengths can be adjusted easily as needed.

Note - You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, both flat and in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.