The Cumulus Tee is worked in from the neck top down in stocking stitch and has a rounded V-neck in the front. The sleeves are elbow length, and all edges are finished in i-cord. The Cumulus Tee requires no finishing work at the end.
There is also a round neck version of the
Seven Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
The sizes are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 cm
Finished Measurements of Tee (approx.)
Bust circumference: 89 (94) 99 (104) 113 (123) 134 cm
Sleeve circumference: 30 (32) 34 (36) 38 (41) 41 cm
Total length: 51 (52) 54 (57) 59 (60) 62 cm
Size guide: The Cumulus Tee is designed to have between approx. 3-9cm of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 3-9cm larger in circumference than your widest upper body measurement.
Gauge: 28 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10cm square swatch in stocking stitch on 3mm needles after wash and blocking. Note that these measurements are only achieved if the correct gauge is kept. Begin by working a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge. Note that the swatch needs to be washed and blocked before measuring the gauge.
Suggested knitting needles: Circular needles: 3mm / 60, 80 and/or 100cm, circular needles and 2.5mm / 60 and 80cm or the required needle size to obtain gauge; Double-pointed needles: 3mm and 2.5mm (if the Magic Loop technique is not used)
Yarn: Approximate total of 880 (880) 880-1100 (1100) 1100 (1100) 1320 metres of a fingering weight silk or silk blend or viscose blend or linen blend based on meterage of 220m per 50g.
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Skill Level: Enthusiastic Beginner (with a bit of help) and up.
This is a printed knitting pattern by global favourite designer, Mette Wendelboe Okkels of PetiteKnit.
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