The Little Black Tee

The Little Black Tee (LBT) is a simple, yet elegant cap sleeve, cropped tee with distinct raglan seams and purl bump finishes along the collar and hemlines. The LBT is slightly cropped to sit just at the waistband of a pair of high-rise trousers or jeans. MATERIALS & INFO: Suggested Yarn Weight: Light DK Yarn Used in the Samples: About Strings Lazy Wool DK (Black)55% Merino 45% Cotton109 yards/100 meters : 50 grams Yardage/Meterage Requirements:605 (726, 825, 946, 1045, 1166, 1265, 1386, 1485) yds552, (664, 754, 865, 955, 1066, 1155, 1267, 1358) m Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rnds per 4 in/10 cm on US 6/4.00 mm needles Needles: US 2/2.75 mm and US 6/4.00 mm or size needed to obtain gauge. Notions: stitch markers, stitch holder/waste yarn, and darning needle. Sizing: A (B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I) Garment Bust Circumference (3-5 in/8-13 cm positive ease built in):36 (38.5, 41, 44, 46.5, 51, 54.5, 58.5, 63) in/ 90.5(97.5, 104, 112, 118, 130, 138, 148, 160.5) cm Measure yourself before beginning to ensure you get the proper fit. For example, if your bust measures 38 in/96.5 cm and you would like 3 in/8 cm of positive ease, that would be a finished measurement of 41 in/104 cm which would be size C. If you're in between sizes, pick the larger or smaller size depending upon if you're more comfortable with more or less positive ease.