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Credits Tech editing: Janne (pineforestknits.com) | Pattern, sample, grading, and schematics: Lív Ulven

The WAYFARER TEE is the second piece in the WAYFARER COLLECTION—a series of simple, contemporary, and wearable designs. Suitable for beginners and experienced knitters alike, this versatile tee is perfect for warmer seasons and beyond.

Knitted with minimal or no positive ease in fingering weight yarn, it’s an excellent lightweight layering piece, ideal with the WAYFARER RAGLAN sweater for added warmth. Its simple design ensures both an enjoyable knitting experience and a garment that will become a wardrobe staple.

The WAYFARER TEE, like the WAYFARER RAGLAN, is seamlessly constructed from the top down. The neck is cast on using a long-tail method, with German short rows shaping the neck and shoulders, while raglan increases define the yoke. After separating the sleeves and body, the tee is worked in stockinette stitch to the desired length, finishing with a 1x1 rib and a bind off in pattern.

Sizing:
Please choose a size that is 0-4 cm/ 0-1.5 in larger than your actual chest circumference

You can choose from 10 unisex sizes, with finished chest circumferences of:

84, 92.5, 100 107.5, 115.5, 122.5 {131.5, 141, 148.5} 156 cm/ 33, 36.5, 39.25 42.25, 45.5, 48.25 {51.75, 55.5, 58.5} 61.5 in.

A schematic with comprehensive measurements is included in the knitting pattern.

Recommended yarn (Fingering)
Knitting for Olive - Cotton Merino - (70 % Cotton, 30 % Merino, 50 g = 250 m/ approx. 240 yd) - colourways ‘Coal’ (sample 1) and ‘Putty’ (sample 2).

Regular length:

• Meters: 775, 875, 950 1050, 1150, 1275 {1425, 1575, 1700} 1825
• Yards: 850, 955, 1040 1150, 1260, 1395 {1560, 1720, 1860} 1995
• Grams: 155, 175, 190 210, 230, 255 {285, 315, 340} 365
• Balls: 4, 4, 4 5, 5, 6 {6, 7, 7} 8

Cropped length:

• Meters: 675, 775, 850 925, 1000, 1125 {1275, 1425, 1525} 1650
• Yards: 740, 850, 930 1010, 1095, 1230 {1395, 1560, 1670} 1805
• Grams: 135, 155, 170 185, 200, 225 {255, 285, 305} 330
• Balls: 3, 4, 4 4, 4, 5 {6, 6, 7} 7

The provided meterages/ yardages already include a safety margin. However, please note that your individual yarn consumption may vary based on your yarn, gauge, size, and the desired sleeve/body length. It is advisable to get a little more than you think you’ll need.

Yarn substitutes:
Any fingering weight yarn that meets the gauge.

To achieve a comparable result to the original design, choose yarn that is of similar fiber content and structure as the recommended yarn. However, you can also achieve great results by using different yarns. If you need help navigating summer fibers and yarns, you can visit my blog article:

“Spring and Summer Survival Guide for Knitters”.

Gauge:
Stockinette: 26 sts and 36 rnds per 10 cm/ 4 in with a 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needle, after blocking.

Neck ribbing: 27 sts per 10 cm/ 4 in before blocking; 22 sts per 10 cm/ 4 in after blocking, with a 2.0 mm (US 0) needle.

Swatch should be knit in the round.

Needles:
2.0 mm (US 0) and 2.5 mm (US 1.5) 60-120 cm/ 24-47 in circular needles and/or DPNs.

Notions:
Stitch markers, stitch holders, a tapestry needle, measuring tape, and scissors.

Pattern specifications:
The pattern includes comprehensive written instructions. A schematic with measurements is also provided in the pattern.