Knit-purl stitch pattern across the upper body of this tee sets it apart from the ordinary, and shows off Hawley’s tweedy texture and next-to-the-skin softness. Worked in just two pieces with A-line shaping, cap sleeves and a valley neck neck, it always looks right. This wardrobe basic makes a great first sweater project for a new knitter. Ginkgo is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up with a three-needle bind-off joining the shoulders and seams at the sides. Neckband and sleeves have ribbed trims picked up and worked in the round for a tidy finish. Texture pattern is both charted and written out.

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Skill Level: Beginner
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) Sample shown in size Small
Finished Measurements: designed to fit with 2–4” positive ease
Bust – 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)”
Length from hem to underarm – 16 (16, 16, 17, 17) (17, 18, 18, 18)”
Yarn Requirements: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) (12, 13, 14, 16) balls of Valley Yarns Hawley (50% Cotton/ 30% Silk/ 20% Nylon; 50g/135yds), shown in #12 North Sea
Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm) 16” and 24–40” circulars
US 6 (4.00mm) 24–40” circulars, or size needed to get gauge
.Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with US 6 (4.00mm) needles, blocked