Shadow Dial is a new and improved indie version of the Sundial Tee, which was published in Knitscene Summer 2013. It has more drape and an improved fit at a slightly more relaxed gauge of 24 st and 34 rows/4”, with an expanded range of ten sizes, which all include added length and a reshaped upper body with better strap coverage and a more deeply scooped front neckline. Additional detailed instructions for the upper body and flutter sleeve shaping have also been included, with a link to my short row photo tutorial.

Light as a whisper and soft as a shadow, this simple tank top is knit in stockinette stitch with flutter cap sleeves. Laceweight yarn on larger needles creates a fabric with beautiful drape, while gentle waist shaping and simple details keep the look uncomplicated. The body is worked seamlessly from the bottom up with a scooped neckline and narrow purl edgings; stitches are picked up around the armholes then rapidly increased and worked in short rows to create the focal feature flutter sleeves. Shadow Dial is pretty and light, and just right for summer.

Construction: The body of Shadow Dial is worked in the round from the bottom up, then divided for front and back and knit flat to the shoulders, which are joined with a 3-needle bind off. The flutter cap sleeves are worked back and forth with short rows, then the sleeve and armhole edge is finished in the round.

Techniques & Skills Used: knit/purl, increasing/decreasing, short rows (with link to my tutorial), picking up stitches, 3-needle bind off.

Size: 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52)” bust; this top may be worn with negative ease for a fitted look, or a bit of positive ease for a more casual effect; sample shown in fourth size worn with 1” positive ease.

Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Lace (100% baby merino wool; 470 yards/430m/50g); 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins, shown in Violetas, or approximately 800 (850, 900, 950, 1050, 1100, 1150, 1200, 1350, 1450) yards of laceweight yarn.

Other Materials: US 6 (4mm) 24” circular needle or size to match gauge; Extra US 6 needle or dpn for 3-needle BO; Stitch markers (1 each colors A & B, 2 color C); Stitch holders (3); Yarn needle.

Gauge: 24 st and 34 rows/4” in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

Thank you to my wonderful tech editor Kate Vanover.