Trestle Tee

Trestle is a drop-shoulder construction tee, worked from the top-down. To begin, the front and back yokes are worked flat, separately, with shoulders shaped by short rows. At the bottom of the armhole, the front and back yokes are joined, and the body is worked in the round. The sleeve cuffs and collar are worked after completion of the main body. Trestle is a sport weight tee, intended to be worn with a relaxed fit of 4–6” /10–15 cm positive ease. This design features a folded collar (with an option included for a standard collar), delicate lace pattern along the front upper yoke (the back is worked in Stockinette Stitch) and is finished with a hi-lo split hem (the front a bit shorter than the back) which is worked in 2x2 ribbing to coordinate with the collar. For a splash of color play, the sleeve cuffs are worked in two-color Fisherman’s Rib to complement the lace pattern. Trestle is designed with a slightly cropped finished length but can be easily adjusted for more of a crop or a longer finished length. Adding length may require additional yarn. > Special Offer: Save 20% on your pattern purchase with code **FALL20** at checkout. This offer is valid through 12 midnight (eastern time) Sunday, October 15th. **Charts & Written Instructions are provided for the Yoke lace design.** **Suggested Needles & Notions** Needle sizes are recommendations only; use sizes necessary to achieve specified gauge. **• Needle A** - US 7 / 4.5 mm, 16” & 32” / 40 & 80 cm (or longer) circular needles (Main Needles) **• Needle B** - US 6 / 4 mm (or one size smaller than Needle A) 32” / 80 cm (or longer) circular needle (Hem), plus DPNs or preferred length for working Magic Loop method for small circumference (Collar) **• Needle C** - US 2 / 2.75 mm, DPNs or preferred length for working Magic Loop method for small circumference (Sleeve Cuff) • Distinct BOR marker plus 7-12 additional markers (for lace repeats as needed for size) • Crochet hook same size as Needle A, or slightly larger, to work Provisional CO • Sport weight scrap yarn for Provisional CO; scrap yarn or stitch holders to hold stitches • Removeable progress markers • Scissors and darning / tapestry needle • Blocking mat and pins **Gauge Information** measured post-blocking • Stockinette Stitch: 20 sts / 28 rows & rnds per 4” / 10 cm worked flat and in the rnd with Needle A (suggested size US 7 / 4.5 mm) • 2x2 Rib: 20 sts / 32 rnds per 4” / 10 cm worked flat and in the rnd with Needle B (suggested size US 6 / 4 mm) • Fisherman’s Rib: 21 sts per 4” worked in the rnd with Needle C (suggested size US 2 / 2.75 mm) *Note! To ensure proper fit, it is essential to gauge swatch and block your swatch in the same manner as you will the finished garment.* **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) Designed with 4–6” / 10–15 cm of positive ease for a relaxed fit. Finished Chest Circumference: 33 (37, 41, 45, 49) (53, 57, 61, 65, 69)” / 82.5 (92.5, 102.5, 112.5, 122.5) (132.5, 142.5, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm *Measurements & Schematics page included in photos* **Suggested Yarn & Requirements** Queen City Yarn – “LATTA” Sport weight 100% Non-SW Merino / Rambouillet 312 yards / 285 meters per 100 grams **MC:** 634 (713, 793, 872, 951) (1031, 1110, 1189, 1268, 1348) yards / 579 (652, 725, 797, 869) (942, 1015, 1087, 1159, 1232) meters **CC:** 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16, 17, 19) yards / 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) (13, 14, 15, 16, 17) meters *Sample reflects colors: Magnolia (MC) and Ballet Slipper (CC)* **Special Techniques** (Optional) Provisional Crochet Cast-On German Short Rows 2-Color Fisherman's Rib (in the round)