This pattern will be released on Friday, August 12th

An easy-wearing long-sleeved cotton tee with a sweatshirt fit accented with raw edges and body framing dropped stitches for an airy casual vibe, equally cozy in cotton or wool, and the perfect weight for transitioning from summer to early autumn!

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Sizes
All of my designs are #SizeInclusive through a 62” full bust.

(XS, S, M)L, 1X, 2X{3X, 4X, 5X} to fit chest measurement of:
(28, 32, 36)40, 44, 48{52, 56, 60}“
(71, 81.5, 91.5)101.5, 112, 122{132, 142, 152.5}cm

Garment Full Chest Measurement:
(37.5, 41.5, 45.5)49.5, 53.5, 57.5{61.5, 65.5, 69.5}“
(95.5, 105.5, 115.5)125.5, 136, 146{156, 166.5, 176.5}cm

This top is designed with 7.5 – 9.5”/19-24cm of positive ease at the full chest for a very relaxed fit. To choose your size, add 7.5 – 9.5”/19-24cm to your full chest measurement and choose the closest garment full chest measurement size.

Many testers noted they would size down if they were to knit this again, and there is plenty of room to do that while still maintaining a relaxed fit. I would specifically recommend this to knitters who have a large full bust in relation to their upper bust. This pattern also includes general guidelines for neckline, sleeve, and waist shaping modifications.

Note that the full chest & neck measurements 2.5” larger than the total chest and neck stitch counts would indicate, as they incorporate the additional circumference created after the stitches are dropped.

Suggested Yarn
Modus Operandi Fibers Cotton Sport, Light Indigo colorway (100% cotton, 2-ply, 285yd/100g)

Please use any Sport or DK weight yarn that is financially accessible to you. While I designed this top for summer, it would work perfectly beautifully as a fall design in any DK weight wool.

Alternative Yarn Suggestions
Gist Yarn Beam, $28/630yds.
American Maid Naturally Colored Yarn, $40/1 lb. cone, which would accommodate all sizes. Smaller quantities also available.
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby
Rowan Summerlite DK

Suggested Needles
US 6 (4.00mm) 32”-40” circular needles, plus preferred needles for small circumference knitting

Gauge
20 sts & 28 rows / 4”(10cm), stockinette in the round, blocked

Yardage
(800, 875, 950)1025, 1100, 1175{1250, 1325, 1400}yds
(731, 800, 868)937, 1005, 1074{1143, 1211, 1280}m

Materials
stitch markers (9 total including 4 of one color, 4 of another color, and 1 unique marker for the BOR), scrap yarn or stitch holders, darning needle

Techniques
knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, backwards loop cast on, dropping stitches, holding stitches, wet or steam blocking

Construction
This top is knit seamlessly from the top down with subtle German short row shaping at the neckline.