Lakes Stripe Tee

The Lakes Stripe Tee is worked from the top down. The saddle shoulders are shaped for a comfortable oversized fit, adding a structural element. The tee features shaping at the most important parts of the garment to create the best fit. It features a classic stripe pattern that is perfect for summer days. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL Finished Bust Circumference 33 (37) 39 (43) 46½ (49½) 55 (57½) 61½ \[82.5 (92.5) 97.5 (107.5) 116 (124) 137.5 (144) 154 cm\] The Lakes Stripe Tee has around 1½-3" \[4-7.5 cm\] of positive ease built into the pattern. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of 30 (34) 36 (40) 45 (48) 52 (56) 60" \[76 (86) 91 (101.5) 113.5 (122) 131.5 (140) 152 cm\] (the final size of garment will be an additional 1½-3" \[4-7.5 cm\]). This means that if you measure a 34" \[86 cm\] bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 37" \[92 cm\]. Sample shown modeled is 5' 2" \[157 cm\] tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 3" \[7.5 cm\] positive ease. Gauge 26 sts and 40 rows = 4 x 4" \[10 x 10 cm\] in stockinette st worked flat on 3.5 mm (US Size 4) needles, blocked Needle Size 3.5 mm (US Size 4) 16" and 32-40" circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge 3 mm (US Size 2.5) 16" circular needles, or two sizes down from main needles Dark Brown Version: Materials Main Color: 150 (150) 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 g Knitting for Olive Merino (100% Merino 50 g = 273 yds) in colorway Brown Bear (MC), 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 skeins Contrasting Color 1: 50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 g Knitting for Olive Merino in colorway Dusty Dove Blue (CC1), 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 skeins Contrasting Color 2: 50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 g Knitting for Olive Merino in colorway Oatmeal (CC2) 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 skeins *or* Light Brown Version: Materials 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 g Knitting for Olive Merino (100% Merino 50 g = 273 yds) in colorway Nut Brown (MC), 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 skeins Contrasting Color 1: 100 (100) 100 (100) 150 (150) 150 (150) 150 g Knitting for Olive Merino in colorway Oatmeal (CC1), 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 (3) 3 skeins Contrasting Color 2: 50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 g Knitting for Olive Merino in colorway Soft Blue (CC2) 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 skeins *or* Blue Version: Materials 150 (150) 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 g Wooldreamers Saona (50% Merino & Manchega Wool + 50% Andalusian Cotton, 50 g = 240 yds) in colorway 1985 (MC), 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 skeins Contrasting Color: 100 (100) 100 (100) 150 (150) 150 (150) 150 g Wooldreamers Saona (50% Merino & Manchega Wool + 50% Andalusian Cotton, 50 g = 240 yds) in colorway Notes (CC), 2 (2) 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 (3) 3 skeins Notions 3 stitch markers, including one to denote BOR; scrap yarn or extra cables; tapestry needle; row counter (optional) Techniques Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, backward loop cast-on, *increasing*, decreasing, *German Short Rows*, holding stitches, *picking up stitches*, *sewn tubular bind-off*, wet blocking. *Indicates linked video support* Schematic included.