July Tee
As July rolls in, we embrace the full swing of summer, bringing with it hot weather that can make even the most delicate knitted items feel uncomfortable. When it comes to summer knitting, wool just doesn’t cut it! That's why this stylish summer tee pattern is a must-have for your warm-weather wardrobe. Designed specifically for comfort in the heat, it features a wider and lower neckline, along with charming side slits that enhance breathability and airflow, ensuring you stay cool all day long.
The loose, flowing cut of this tee allows it to swing gracefully as you move, providing ease and comfort that are crucial for those scorching summer days. It’s the little design details that can make all the difference when the temperature rises!
While the overall silhouette is boxy, this pattern is especially thoughtful for those who typically shy away from boxy tees due to the way they can flare out after a larger bust. To address this, we offer specific instructions for adding extra length in short rows on the front, tailored for cup sizes C to DDD. This clever adjustment helps the tee hang straight down after the bust, preventing any unwanted wrinkling or tenting. In the photos provided, the sample shown incorporates “D”/2 inches of short rows to guide your modifications. However, if you prefer a more traditional cut without this feature, feel free to skip the short rows altogether!
To successfully create this summer tee, you should be comfortable working both in the round and flat, as well as possessing skills in knit and purl stitches, slipping stitches, increasing and decreasing, picking up stitches, and grafting. This combination of techniques will help you craft a beautiful and functional piece that you’ll want to wear all season long.
The construction involves working back and forth at both the top and bottom sections, and in the round for the main body of the tee. Dive into this delightful summer knitting project and enjoy the satisfaction of creating your very own comfortable, stylish summer tee!
