Photos by Jonna Hietala, Photo copyright: Knit with attitude.
A loose-fitting striped T-shirt is my ultimate staple garment. Paired with the crisp texture of linen that gets softer with every touch, this might just be the perfect summer T-shirt. The two contrasting colors of this natural fiber get accentuated through the striped design, and the unusual top-down construction adds a chevron detail to the shoulders.
I’ve come to appreciate linen not just for its texture, but especially for the cool touch and heat conductivity. The comparably small ecological footprint of linen makes this natural fiber a great choice – one I hope will get even more popular with knitters as well.
The top is knit top-down in garter stitch with unusual shoulder shaping to create a chevron pattern along the top of the shoulder and slipped stitches to create decorative false seams. The neckline and sleeves have a rolled stocking stitch border and the body is finished with a folded hem.
This pattern was originally published in November 2020 in “Knit With Attitude: a 10-year celebratory collection“.
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9]
Recommended ease: 7-12” / 18-30 cm of positive ease (included in finished measurements).
Pictured in size 3.
Chest circumference:
101 (112, 122, 133, 140) [153, 162, 172, 185] cm
40 (44, 48, 52 ½, 55) [60, 64, 67 ½, 73]”
Length:
42.5 (45.5, 48, 51, 56) [60.5, 64.5, 67.5, 71.5] cm
16 ¾ (18, 19, 20, 22) [23 ¾, 25 ½, 26 ½, 28 ¼]”
Arm opening circumference:
26 (27, 31, 37, 40) [43, 47, 49, 50] cm
10 (10 ½, 12 ½, 14 ½, 15 ½) [17, 18 ½, 19 ½, 19 ½]”
Neckline circumference:
45 (51, 55, 59, 61) [59, 59, 63, 63] cm
17 ½ (20, 21 ½, 23, 24) [23, 23, 25, 25]”
Armhole to hem:
20.5 (22, 21, 20, 23.5) [26.5, 29, 31, 34] cm
8 (8 ¾, 8 ¼, 8, 9 ¼) [10 ½, 11 ½, 12 ¼, 13 ½]”
Yoke depth to armhole:
11 (12, 13, 15, 16) [18, 19, 20, 21] cm
4 ¼ (4 ¾, 5, 6, 6 ¼) [7, 7 ½, 8, 8 ¼]”
Front neckline depth:
13 (14, 16, 17, 17) [17, 18, 18, 19] cm
5 (5 ½, 6 ¼, 6 ¾, 6 ¾) [6 ¾, 7, 7, 7 ½]”
Cross-back width:
60 (66, 73, 80, 85) [93, 98, 104, 111] cm
23 ½ (26, 28 ¾, 31 ½, 33 ½) [36 ½, 38 ½, 41, 43 ¾]”
Back neck width:
17 (19, 20, 21, 22) [22, 23, 25, 26] cm
6 ¾ (7 ½, 8, 8 ¼, 8 ½) [8 ½, 9, 9 ¾, 10 ¼]”
20 sts / 40 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Garter stitch
(after blocking)
US 2 ½ / 3 mm circular needles, 100 cm / 40” length (or size needed to obtain gauge and optimal drape);
optional but recommended: spare circular needles in the same size; DPNs in the same size for armhole finish;
larger needle size for bind-off
4 stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle
2 colors of Fingering weight linen yarn
(about 420 m / 459 yd per 100 g)
Color A:
316 (369, 428, 492, 578) [709, 803, 896, 1027] m
346 (404, 468, 538, 632) [775, 878, 980, 1123] yd
1 (1, 2, 2, 2) [2, 2, 3, 3] skeins*
Color B:
239 (278, 323, 371, 436) [534, 605, 676, 774] m
261 (304, 353, 406, 477) [584, 662, 739, 846] yd
1 (1, 1, 1, 2) [2, 2, 2, 2] skeins*
*No. of skeins refers to yarn used in sample.
Lingarn 12/2 by Växbo Lin
(100% linen, 420m / 459 yd per 100 g)
in the colorways Black (A) and White (B).
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