Dear Inés

I was so happy to see how many people wanted to knit our Striped Tee for this summer’s Knit-Along. It’s a simple, classic tee that’s perfect for using stash yarn and experimenting with colour.

Seeing your enthusiasm for this design inspired me to create a new tee for those of you who have already knitted the Striped Tee. Stripes are a timeless classic, and I wanted to keep that clean, versatile look while adding something a little more special.

Dear Inés features delicate stripes throughout the body, along with a beautiful chevron lace pattern at the hem and sleeves that adds interest without taking away from the simplicity of the garment.

One of the things I love most about striped projects is how much freedom they give us to play. They are a wonderful way to experiment with colour, texture, and yarn combinations without a lot of effort, and I always enjoy seeing the unique combinations that knitters create.

NOTES
This top is worked from the top down with raglan shaping. A stripe pattern is worked throughout, and the bottom and sleeve hems are worked in a chevron lace pattern. The neck is shaped with German short-rows for an improved fit. When changing yarn colours for stripe pattern, carry colour not in use loosely up in the back, or break yarn at colour changes and weave in ends as you go.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
To fit with approx. 2-4” / 5-10 cm positive ease

Finished Bust Circumference:
33½ (36¼, 39¼, 42, 45, 48, 51)”
85 (92, 100, 107, 115, 122, 130) cm

Neck Opening:
18 (19½, 20¼, 21, 22, 22½, 23¼)”
46 (50, 52, 54, 56, 57, 59) cm

Yoke Depth at Centre Front:
6 (6¾, 7½, 8, 8½, 9, 9½)“
15 (17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24) cm

Body Length (underarm to back hem):
13 (13, 13, 13, 14, 15, 16)”
33 (33, 33, 33, 36, 38, 41) cm

Sleeve Opening:
10½ (12, 13, 15, 15½, 16¼, 17½)”
27 (31, 33, 38, 39, 41, 45) cm

YARN
Sandnes Garn LINE (DK weight; 53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen; 110m /120 yds per 50g)
(A) Colourway 1002 - 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls
(B) Colourway 6073 - 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) balls

NEEDLES
3.25mm (US 3) circular needle, 16” / 40 cm or DPMs
3.75mm (US 5) circular needle, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm long
A set of 3.75mm (US 5) Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) or needle in your preferred style for working small circumferences in the round