Basil Tee

Introducing Basil, the ultimate cute and comfortable tee top every knitter will love! With a relaxed fit, short sleeves, and an easy pullover style, this tee is perfect for casual wear or layering in any season.

Featuring great design details such as functional lacy pockets, a clever side seam construction that eliminates the usual sewing headaches, and a flattering scoop neck, Basil is stylish yet practical. The innovative bottom-up set-in sleeves mean you can say goodbye to annoying seams; the only seamwork required in this charming piece is the underarm and the top of the sleeve cap!

Basil is crafted using a cool cotton and wool blend yarn, ensuring comfort and breathability while you knit and wear it. This pattern is especially perfect for the knitter who dislikes finishing seams, allowing you to focus on the joy of knitting!

The available sizes range from XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL), designed to fit bust measurements of 30 (32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 48)” with a generous 2-3” positive ease, perfect for a relaxed and comfy fit. The finished measurements boast a Bust of 33 (35, 37, 39, 43, 47, 51)” and a Length of 22 (22, 23, 23, 24, 25, 25)”, allowing for a versatile silhouette.

For your knitting project, you'll need 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6) skeins of Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay, which offers 262 yards per 100g skein, comprised of 50% cotton and 50% merino wool. This specific design is showcased in the beautiful #28 Mineral Green shade.

When it comes to tools, use US 6 (4mm) 29-40” circular needles for the body, double-pointed needles for the sleeves, or any size needed to obtain gauge. Additionally, a US 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needle is required for the neck. Don’t forget to gather 4 stitch markers and a tapestry needle for finishing touches.

The gauge for this delightful pattern is 21 stitches and 29 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch after blocking, using the larger needles. Get ready to indulge in a rewarding knitting experience with the Basil tee top—the epitome of casual style and comfort!