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A beautiful tee or sweater – the perfect garment for transitioning between the seasons. A top down, seamless sweater with a stunning lace design. I started knitting the t-shirt version in the summer, and after a cold snap I was inspired to add longer sleeves. It looks great either way!

Knitted from the top down, we work an ingenious lace pattern which incorporates the increases for the yoke. We then add short rows before we separate sleeves and body for the perfect fit. We knit down to the hem working another lace pattern as we go. Then there’s the tough decision of whether to knit short sleeves or long sleeves – or do like I did and keep the short sleeves while the weather’s hot then change them when Autumn’s on the way! We recently moved to the Pollokshaws area of Glasgow and are absolutely loving it – I think we’ve finally found our “forever home”!

The photo shows the 32” sweater on a model with 34” chest.

Suggested Yarn: Meadow Yarn Pightle Fingering/4 Ply
Colourway Against the Stream of Time (100% Superwash Merino) 400 m/437 yds per 100 g skein. We recommend ±5 cm/2” ease depending on your preferred fit.

Total meterage – Short Sleeved Version (420, 480, 540) [700, 770, 840] {1020, 1100, 1180} m
Total Yardage – Short Sleeved Version (460, 530, 590) [760, 840, 910] {1120, 1200, 1290} yds

Total meterage – Long Sleeved Version (665, 760, 860) [1100, 1210, 1320] {1620, 1750, 1870} m
Total Yardage – Long Sleeved Version (730, 830, 940) [1200, 1320, 1440] {1770, 1900, 2040} yds

Dimensions (Metric):
Chest Circumference: (70, 80, 90) [100, 110, 120] {130, 140,
150} cm
Yoke Depth: (16, 16, 16) [18.5, 18.5, 18.5] {21, 21, 21} cm
Length Underarm to Hem: 40 cm
Upper Sleeve Circumference: (30, 32.5, 35) [37.5, 40, 42.5] {45, 47.5, 50} cm
Sleeve Length from Underarm: 42.5 cm

Dimensions (Imperial):
Chest Circumference: (28, 32, 36) [40, 44, 48] {52, 56, 60}”
Yoke Depth: (6½, 6½, 6½) [7½, 7½, 7½] {8½, 8½, 8½}”
Length Underarm to Hem: 16”
Upper Sleeve Circumference: (12, 13, 14) [15, 16, 17] {18, 19, 20}”
Sleeve Length from Underarm: 17”

Needles: 4 mm/US 6 75 cm/30” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge.

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch after blocking.

Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, four clip type stitch markers, holder or waste yarn for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful.

Techniques: Work flat; knit and purl; cast on and bind off; pick up and knit (instructions given); short rows (instructions given); knitted increases and decreases – m1, k2tog, ssk, yo; lace knitting involves gathered stitches (instructions given).

Many thanks to my amazing tech editor Alittlebitsheepish and fantastic test knitters Kelsey42, shirfitz, 3catos, JanePoppins, BeauBeauPantoufle, swtrgrl, ratstuff, RDSCUDI, katydouglas, Elvostrickt and pikafan.