This set-in sleeve tee is the perfect introduction to knitting a sleeve cap shaped with short rows (see the video tutorial linked below, for a full demonstration of the process). The tee is knit in the round from hem to underarm, with A-line body shaping. At the underarm, the front and back are knit separately to the shoulder. After the shoulders are sewn together, stitches are picked up around the armhole openings and the sleeves are knit, beginning with the short-row sleeve caps. The neckline and sleeve cuffs are finished with 1×1 twisted rib.
A special video all about modifying and shaping for a full bust and a handout that explains shaping rates is included.
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Details
Sizing
Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10}
To Fit Bust:
28 (32, 36, 40) [44, 48, 52] {56, 60, 64} in
[71 (81.5, 91.5, 101.5) [112, 122, 132] {142, 152.5, 162.5} cm]
Finished Garment Bust Circumference:
28.25 (32, 36.25, 40) [44.25, 48, 52.25] {56, 60.25, 64} in
[72 (81.5, 92, 101.5) [112.5, 122, 132.5] {142, 153, 162.5} cm]
Intended to be worn with approximately -2 to +2 in [-5 to +5 cm] ease at the full bust OR upper torso. If measuring upper torso, aim for approximately -1 to +2 in [-2.5 to +5 cm] ease.
Sample sizes:
Modified Size 5 & 7 shown on 52 in [132 cm] bust with 0 in [0 cm] ease at full bust. Pattern includes a video link with advice on modifying for a full bust.
Size 2 shown on mannequin with 34 in [86.5 cm] bust with 2 in [5 cm] negative ease at full bust.
Yarn
This tee uses a superwash yarn from Hypnotic Yarn that has clear stitch definition, soft hand, and a nice drape. The mannequin sample was knit in Rose Clay and the second sample was knit in Midnight Flutter.
Amounts listed below are approximate. Total yarn requirements will vary depending on the type of yarn used, gauge, and any alternations you may choose to make.
Shown in:
Hypnotic Yarn Plush DK (246 yds/225 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 85% Superwash Merino, 15% nylon): 4 (5, 5, 6) [7, 7, 8] {8, 9, 10} skeins
DK weight yarn [Craft Yarn Council Light 3]
920 (1060, 1200, 1340) [1480, 1620, 1790] {1940, 2100, 2210} yds
[840 (970, 1090, 1230) [1360, 1490, 1640] {1770, 1920, 2020} m]
Needles
US 3 [3.25 mm] 24 in [60 cm] circular needle and needles for working a small circumference in the round (or size needed to obtain gauge)
US 5 [3.75 mm] 24 in [60 cm] circular needle
24 in [60 cm] circular needle smaller than a US 3 [3.25 mm] for bind off
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.
Gauge
22 sts & 29 rnds = 4 in [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch
Gauge influences the size of your finished piece and the yardage needed for the project.
Notions
Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle
Techniques
Working in the round
Lace
Short rows
Picking up stitches
Seaming
Photo Gallery
Video Tutorial
New to knitting set in sleeve sweaters? Watch the full video tutorial:
https://youtu.be/TX7eo_A-6PM
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