Worked from the top down in the round, this raglan top has a retro-feel and a vintage fit. There are options for two different neck finishings and two waist shaping options to fit your body shape. See advice below about picking the right size for you - to achieve fit shown, the top is worn with significant negative ease. Don’t worry, it has plenty of stretch! Additionally, instructions for optional bust darts in 2 sizes are provided for folks who require more space in the front of their Tumble Tee.

It is important to me that this pattern is financially accessible and so for low-income customers, this pattern can be purchased at 50% off using the code ‘LOW50’. This is an honours system - please respect that I also am trying to make a living from my designs and if you can afford the full price I’d appreciate if you paid it.

Choosing your size:

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) are designed to fit upper chest/upper bust measurement* of 78.75 (87, 95.25, 103.5, 111.75) (120, 128.25, 136.5, 144.75)cm / 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75, 44) (47.25, 50.5, 53.75, 57)in

To measure your upper chest/upper bust measurement, place a tape measure around your body underneath your armpits, making sure it is level all the way around and keeping arms relaxed at your sides.*

Based on the design of this garment, it is recommended that you choose a size based on your upper chest/upper bust measurement.
If you are between sizes, it is recommended that you choose the larger one.

This garment will comfortably fit full chest/full bust measurements of 77.5 (87.5, 97.5, 107.5, 117.5) (127.5, 137.5, 147.5, 157.5)cm / 31 (35, 39, 43, 47) (51, 55, 59, 63)in, with up to the following approximate negative ease at the full bust: 9.5 (9.5, 10.75, 12.75, 12.75) (14.5, 16, 16, 17.75)cm / 3.75 (3.75, 4.25, 5, 5) (5.75, 6.25, 6.25, 7)in.
You can use this information to help you feel confident about your size choice, but I would still advise that you choose based on your upper chest/upper bust measurement.

If you have very large breasts, and often feel the front of your garments are shorter than the back, there is the option to work short row shaping over your chest to add 3cm / 1.25in length for Cup 1 or 6.5cm / 2.5in for Cup 2 at the front only.

Yarn:

Old Maiden Aunt Superwash Merino 4ply (100% superwash merino, 366m / 400yds per 100g) in one-off colourway - similar to Peachy Keen.

Yardage:

515 (585, 645, 715, 795) (860, 945, 1035, 1110)m / 565 (640, 705, 780, 870) (940, 1035, 1130, 1215)yds

Add an additional 5 (5, 10, 10, 10) (10, 10, 10, 10)m / 5 (5, 10, 10, 10) (10, 10, 10, 10)yds for Cup 1
or 15 (15, 15, 15, 20) (20, 20, 20, 20)m /15 (15, 15, 15, 20) (20, 20, 20, 20)yds for Cup 2

Gauge:

24 sts and 32 rounds per 10cm / 4in in stocking stitch using 3.75mm needle

Needles:

Main Needle - 3.75mm / US 5 or size needed to obtain gauge in your preferred lengths for body and small circumferences (I used 40cm / 16in length all the way through, but a 60cm / 24in would be more usual)

Ribbing Needle - 2.75mm / US 2 or 3 sizes smaller than your chosen Main Needle (I used 40cm / 16in length all the way through, but a 60cm / 24in would be more usual)

For optional folded hem neckline: 2.75mm / US 2 or smaller - 40cm / 16in or longer circular needle

Supplies Needed:

• Tapestry needle
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• 9 Stitch markers (can be made from loops of waste yarn)
• For optional folded hem neckline only: smooth 4ply waste yarn for provisional cast-on