A lightweight and breezy shirt with classic lines; wear it alone or under a vest or jacket. The chosen stitch pattern gives this 100 % linen fabric a comfortable stretch and you freedom of movement.
It is a top down construction using the contiguous method for the set in sleeves, so there are no seams to finish this garment.
This shirt is designed to be worn with no ease, but that is simply a suggestion.

X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large)

Finished Sizes

Bust: 76 (86, 96.5, 107, 117, 127, 137) cm
30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) inches

Please choose the size according to the ease you want to achieve!

Material

Yarn: Drops Lin, Color 102 Off White
(100% Linen)
50 g – 120 m (131 yds)

10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17) balls of yarn needed.

Linen garments grow longer and narrower with wear. This characteristic has been taken into account for the stitch count of this pattern.

Needles: 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles,
2 sets 60 cm / 24” or longer and 2 sets 41 cm / 16” for the
sleeves (or Dpns if you prefer).
2 sets of 3 mm / US 2 circular needles 60cm / 24” for the
collar.

Other: 8 place markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn, 19 small buttons.

Gauge

20 sts and 32 rows = 10cm/4” square, in pattern stitch.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.