About the Pattern

This t-shirt is knitted flat and then seamed to give the linen yarn some structure. However, the stockinette body trims are knitted individually in the round and then joined flat for neat edges on the split hem.

It is knitted in Quince & Co's glorious Sparrow yarn, which is the nicest pure linen yarn I have ever worked with. It creates soft, drapey fabric that only improves with wear and washing. If you wish to use an alternative yarn, make sure you choose something with plenty of drape that meets the gauge requirements specified.

materials & info

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (AFTER BLOCKING)

38 (40, 42, 44, 46)” / 96.5 (102, 106.5, 112, 117) cm circumference at bust.

Intended ease: 6” / 15 cm (6” / 15 cm on model)

YARN

6 (7, 8, 8, 8) skeins of Quince & Co Sparrow [100% Linen/Flax, 154m/168yds per 50g hank] For my sample, I used the shade: Mica.

GAUGE

22 sts and 35 rows per 10cm/4”, worked in stockinette using 3.75mm (US5) needles

Please swatch carefully, as incorrect gauge will cause the sweater to come out the wrong size.

RECOMMENDED NEEDLE SIZE

3.75mm (US5) 40” or longer circular needles (for knitting in magic loop and flat)

Extra 3.75mm (US5) needle

NOTIONS

• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders or waste yarn

TUTORIALS THAT MIGHT BE USEFUL

Short row shoulders

Judy's Magic Cast-on

Magic Loop

Three-needle bind-off