Austere Tee

**Austere Tee** is a minimalistic tee with a crew neck and cropped length. This t-shirt design features compound raglan increases for slim sleeves, slip stitches details along center of the front, sleeves and sides, a longer back yoke for better fit and all over i-cord edges. Choose your favorite summer yarn for warm days or use wool yarn for cold days in mid-season period. Austere Tee is a perfect piece for your basic wardrobe all year round. Austere Tee is worked top down and seamlessly in the round with compound raglan increases on the yoke. Once the yoke is ready, back is worked longer back and forth in rows for better fit. Sleeves stitches are placed on hold and body is worked in the round to desired length. The last touch – finish neckline, sleeves and bottom of the body with I-cord edges for a more polished look. **Sizes** XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) **Finished measurements** Bust circumferences – 86 (95, 105, 112, 122, 131, 141) cm / 33.75 (37.5, 41.25, 44.0, 48.0, 51.75, 55.5)’’; Intended to be worn with 5 – 15 cm / 2 – 6.0’’ of positive ease already included in the bust circumferences; Yoke length (central front) – 19.5 (21, 23.5, 25, 28, 31, 33) cm / 7.75 (8.25, 9.25, 9.75, 11.0, 12.25, 13.0)’’; Upper arms circumferences –27 (31, 33, 37, 40, 42, 46) cm / 10.75 (12.25, 13.0, 14.5, 15.75, 16.5, 18.25)’’; Body length (from underarm) – 27 cm / 10.75’’ or adjustable. Length of the body can be easily adjusted to desired length. *Sample shown on 87 cm / 34.25’’ bust; size S with 8 cm / 3.25’’ of positive ease.* **Needles** Circular 3.75 mm (US 5) 40 - 60 cm (16-24)’’ long for neckline and sleeves I-cord edges and 80 - 100 cm (32-40)’’ long for yoke and body; Or needle size needed to obtain the required gauge. Notions: tapestry needle, 7 stitch markers (1+3+3 in different colors), scrap yarn or stitch holders. **Original yarn** Approx 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) balls / 250 (250, 300, 350, 350, 400, 400) g of Drops Belle (53% cotton, 47% viscose, 14% linen; 50g / 1.8oz, 120 m / 131 yds, color 24 Sand). **Yardage:** approx 540 (590, 660, 730, 800, 870, 940) m / 590 (645, 721, 798, 875, 951, 1028) yds of similar dk weight yarn. For longer tee, you need more yarn than estimated. **Gauge** 21 sts x 28 rnds = 10cm (4’’) in St st in the round after blocking. Take time to check your gauge before starting your project. Use hashtag #austeretee on Instagram and social media to share your projects.