Ashlawn Tee
Introducing our (almost) seamless, boxy lace tee, designed to elevate your knitting projects while adding a touch of elegance to your wardrobe. This stylish top features tapered short sleeves that seamlessly extend from the body, creating a contemporary silhouette perfect for any occasion. The tee is crafted in one cohesive piece, worked in the round from the bottom up, and elegantly divided at the armholes. The front and back are then worked flat and beautifully joined using a three-needle bind-off technique.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 35.5 (40.5, 45.5, 50.5) [55.5, 60.5, 65.5]”/89 (101, 114, 126) [139, 151, 164] cm. This design is intended to be worn with a positive ease of 4-7”/10-17.5cm, ensuring a comfortable and flattering fit. The finished garment is shown in size 35.5”/89cm with a lovely 4”/10cm positive ease for an effortless look.
YARN DETAILS
For this stunning lace tee, we recommend using Cestari Ash Lawn Collection yarn, a DK weight blend that features 75% cotton and 25% wool, offering both softness and durability. Each skein contains 250 yards/228 meters and weighs 3.5oz/100g. The colorway used in the sample is Green Heather, requiring a total of 3 (3, 4, 4) [5, 5, 6] skeins.
Overall yarn requirement: 578 (621, 739, 910) [1032, 1152, 1251] yards/529 (568, 676, 832) [944, 1053, 1144] meters of yarn to complete your project.
NEEDLE SIZES
To achieve the perfect gauge for this project, you will need a set of US size 7 (4.5mm) circular needles with lengths ranging from 24-32”/60-80 cm, depending on your chosen garment size. Additionally, a 16”/40cm circular needle will be needed for the neck section or use any size necessary to obtain your gauge accurately.
NOTIONS REQUIRED
To complete this intricate lace tee, gather the following essential knitting notions: Removable Stitch Markers for keeping track of your pattern, a Spare Needle for the three-needle bind-off technique, Stitch Holders for any extra stitches, additional Stitch Markers for ease of tracking, Waste Yarn for provisional stitches, and a Yarn Needle for weaving in those ends.
Perfect for knitters looking to enhance their skills while creating a fashionable and versatile piece, this boxy lace tee is a must-have addition to your collection. Start your knitting adventure today and enjoy crafting this beautiful garment that pairs perfectly with jeans, skirts, or layered over a dress shirt. Happy knitting!
