Sweet Melody

> Love this pattern? Every week, I send a short, chatty email about what I'm making, what I'm thinking, and what's coming next. [**Sign up for the > Truly Myrtle Mini-Mag!**][1] – it's like a letter from the friend who designed this.✨ *Want to watch a quick video that walks you through yarn, techniques, and mods for this pattern? [Click here!][2]* Meet Sweet Melody – the knitted T-shirt that will flutter into your heart! With pretty winged stitches dancing playfully across her body, she effortlessly brings a touch of whimsy and elegance to your everyday wardrobe. Knit seamlessly from the top down, Sweet Melody features an elegant scoop neck finished with a stunning folded picot edge and a stitching detail, creating a beautifully polished look. Her fabulous tailored short-row sleeves provide a relaxed yet stylish fit, while her folded hems with picot edges continue the theme of thoughtful detailing, perfectly balancing casual comfort with sophistication for any occasion. But Sweet Melody isn’t just a pretty face: she’s a joy to knit, too! With clear charts and written instructions, she’s the ideal project for experienced knitters and adventurous spirits ready to embrace a fun challenge. So grab your yarn and bring Sweet Melody to life in your wardrobe! **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 15) **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Full Bust Circ. 32 (33.25, 36, 37.25, 40, 41.25) (44, 45.25, 48, 49.25, 52) (53.25, 56, 57.25, 60)"/81.5 (84.5, 91.5, 94.5, 101.5, 105) (112, 115, 122, 125, 132) (135.5, 142, 145.5, 152.5) cm Sample shown in size 5 on a 38"/96.5 cm bust, with approx. 2"/5 cm ease at the bust. **NEEDLES & NOTIONS** US 1.5/2.5 mm, US 3/3.25 mm and US 4/3.5 mm needles 32"/80 cm long and also US 1.5/2.5 mm and US 3/3.25 mm needles for knitting small circumferences. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. 3 stitch markers (2 removable – in 2 different colours), waste yarn or st holder, yarn needle, quilting clips (optional). **YARN** 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) skeins of Kettle Yarn Co Islington (British superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool/silk); 437 yds/400 m per 100g skein) in "Squirrelly". If substituting yarn approx. 960 (1050, 1090, 1180, 1220, 1290) (1360, 1440, 1510, 1600, 1660) (1730, 1790, 1860, 1920) yds/880 (960, 1000, 1080, 1120, 1180) (1240, 1320, 1380, 1460, 1520) (1580, 1640, 1700, 1760) m of fingering-weight yarn. **GAUGE** 28 sts and 39 rows = 4"/10 cm with US 3/3.25 mm needles, in stockinette st, flat and in the round, after wet blocking. 28 sts and 39 rows = 4"/10 cm with US 4/3.5 mm needles, in bird stitch, flat and in the round, after wet blocking. **SKILL LEVEL** 3/5 balls [www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/all-the-balls][3] [1]: https://www.trulymyrtle.com/minimag [2]: https://trulymyrtle.com/shop/sweet-melody/ [3]: http://www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/all-the-balls *As with all Truly Myrtle designs, the pattern has been professionally edited and test knitted.*