Palm Oasis is inspired by the majestic palm trees at the water’s edge in Hawaii. As they blow gently in the breeze, they embody a sense of peace and strength that is reflected in the textured lace yoke and the elegant cables running down the body of this tee.

Palm Oasis is knit bottom up and in the round. The round yoke’s lace texture is easy to memorize and stunning to look at. The body and sleeves are started with a Provisional Cast-On, worked in a cable pattern and finished with a lace hem that mirrors the yoke.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Finished bust circumference: 83.5 (96.5, 102.75, 109.25, 115.75) 128.5, 135, 141.5, 154.25, 160.75 cm / 32.75 (38, 40.5, 43, 45.5) 50.5, 53.25, 55.75, 60.75, 63.25” – recommended to be worn with 5-12 cm / 2-4.75” of positive ease at the bust.

YARN
De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% organic linen; 260 metres / 284 yards per 100 g)

930 (1060, 1215, 1340, 1565) 1725, 1785, 1970, 2060, 2255 metres / 1015 (1160, 1330, 1465, 1710) 1885, 1950, 2155, 2255, 2465 yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Libellule. Francesca wears a size 3 with 7.25 cm / 2.75” of negative ease at the bust.

NEEDLES
3.25 mm / US 3 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain cable gauge)
2.75 mm / US 2 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain lace gauge)
2.25 mm / US 1 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle 2-3 sizes smaller than needle used for cable gauge)

You will also need the needle sizes above in your preferred format for small-circumference knitting.

GAUGE
28 sts x 40 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round in cable pattern on largest needle, after blocking)
28 sts x 40 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round in lace pattern on middle needle, after blocking)

Block the lace swatch vertically with weight at the bottom to represent finished yoke depth once the project is worn and confirm row gauge to ensure best fit.

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• Cable needle
• 3.25 mm / US D crochet hook
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• Provisional Cast-On
• Reading your knitting
• Cables
• Lace
• Tubular Bind-Off

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Francesca Margaux
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab & Jen Hurley
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Neck circumference: 54.25 (60, 60, 62.75, 64.25) 64.25, 66.5, 70, 70, 70.75 cm / 21.25 (23.5, 23.5, 24.75, 25.25) 25.25, 26.25, 27.5, 27.5, 27.75”
• Yoke depth: 17.25 (18.25, 19.5, 19.5, 21.25) 22.25, 22.25, 22.25, 25.25, 26.25 cm / 6.75 (7.25, 7.75, 7.75, 8.25) 8.75, 8.75, 8.75, 10, 10.25”
• Bust circumference: 83.5 (96.5, 102.75, 109.25, 115.75) 128.5, 135, 141.5, 154.25, 160.75 cm / 32.75 (38, 40.5, 43, 45.5) 50.5, 53.25, 55.75, 60.75, 63.25”
• Side length from underarm: 30.25 (30.25, 30.25, 30.25, 32.25) 32.25, 34.25, 34.25, 34.25, 34.25 cm / 12 (12, 12, 12, 12.75) 12.75, 13.5, 13.5, 13.5, 13.5” (customisable)
• Upper sleeve circumference: 32.25 (32.25, 38.5, 38.5, 45) 45, 45, 51.5, 51.5, 57.75 cm / 12.75 (12.75, 15.25, 15.25, 17.75) 17.75, 17.75, 20.25, 20.25, 22.75”
• Sleeve length from underarm: 10.75 (10.75, 10.75, 10.75, 12.75) 12.75, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5 cm / 4.25 (4.25, 4.25, 4.25, 5) 5, 4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 4.5” (customisable)

Palm Oasis is one of the 12 joyful, seashore-inspired knitting patterns featured in Issue 11 of Making Stories Magazine.

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