Nuit Blanche Tee

> By buying this pattern, you will get 4 > files total: a fingering and DK, with > a normal and LIGHT version for each: > > - a normal pattern with notes, tips > and tricks, explanations and hand > holding > - a LIGHT version which only > includes the minimum if you are a > confident knitter and don’t need as > much guidance. *The Nuit Blanche Tee is a classic dropshoulder design worked seamlessly from the top down and featuring an eye-catching tuck detail around the sleeves. The silhouette is refined by carefully placed shaping around the armholes, to achieve a precise and refined look despite the low drop of the shoulder seams. The wide boat-neck adds an elegant touch to the tee. The name “Nuit Blanche” translates to “white night” in French and means “sleepless night”. This tee is thought out to be the perfect companion to the short and warm summer nights spent outside stargazing, enjoying the softness of the season in a perfect outfit that’s comfortable and stylish, a classic with a twist.* To see different versions of the pattern knit in various yarns, sizes, fibers and colors, you can check out the testers version under the “Project” tab at the top of the page, or the #NuitBlancheTee on Instagram. The pattern has been tested and professionally tech edited. > ERRATA: at the end of the "Back panel > - armhole shaping" section, on Row 2 (WS) of the "All sizes resume here" > instruction, it should be "k to EOR" > (instead of "k or p to EOR") **KEY FEATURES** 2 gauges: fingering or DK Top down flat then in the round Modified drop shoulder construction Oversize fit Optional bust darts Optional body shaping All over stockinette Tuck detail around the armholes Folded over stockinette hems and neckline **SIZING** 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9] NOTE: Sizes 6, 7, 8 and 9 haven’t been tested. If you wish to knit those sizes and have the **corresponding** chest measurement, please contact me via e-mail: if you agree to do so, I will send you the pattern for free for testing. #sizeinclusive **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Suggested ease: 5 to 15 cm / 2 to 6” of positive ease at the chest (= upper bust). If you are between sizes, size up. Chest circumference of the finished garment (these are rounded, see full size chart on the left): 85, 95, 105 (115, 125, 135) [145, 155, 165] cm / 34, 38, 42 (44, 50, 54) [58, 62, 66]” To fit chest measurement (the chest is measured at the upper bust, not the full bust): 75, 85, 95 (105, 115, 125) [135, 145, 155] cm / 30, 34, 38 (42, 46, 50) [54, 58, 62]” Curly hair model: 165 cm / 5’5” tall, chest and full bust 85 cm / 33½’’ Long haired model: 169 cm / 5’6” tall, chest 85 cm / 33½’’, full bust 80 cm / 31½’’ They are wearing a modified size 2 without bust darts. **SUGGESTED YARN** Coast by Holst in colorways Petrol (MC) and Spearmint (CC) (55% lambswool, 45% cotton, 2 ply, 350 meters / 383 yards per 50g) Held double for the DK version. **YARN REQUIREMENTS** A buffer for swatching purposes is already accounted for. FINGERING - MAIN COLOR 910, 1020, 1090 (1230, 1300, 1470) [1580, 1750, 1860] meters 1000, 1110, 1190 (1340, 1420, 1610) [1720, 1920, 2030] yards 130, 145, 155 (175, 185, 210) [225, 250, 265] g of Coast The optional bust darts will require an additional: 20m / 22y to 120m / 130y (3 to 17g) FINGERING - CONTRAST COLOR 40, 43, 45 (53, 56, 61) [70, 77, 79] meters 44, 47, 49 (58, 61, 67) [76, 84, 87] yards 6, 6, 6 (8, 8, 9) [10, 11, 11] g of Coast DK - MAIN COLOR 750, 840, 910 (1020, 1090, 1230) 1310, 1440, 1540] meters 820, 920, 1000 (1110, 1190, 1340) [1440, 1570, 1690] yards 215, 240, 260 (290, 310, 350) [375, 410, 440] g of Coast held double The optional bust darts will require an additional: 18m / 19y to 190m / 210y (5 to 27g) DK - CONTRAST COLOR 35, 37, 39 (47, 50, 56) [64, 68, 73] meters 38, 40, 42 (51, 54, 62) [70, 75, 79] yards 10, 11, 11 (13, 14, 16) [18, 20, 21] g of Coast held double **GAUGE** Gauges are in stockinette flat *and* in the round, wet blocked. FINGERING: 28 sts by 42 rows/rounds over 10x10 cm / 4x4” DK: 21 sts by 32 rows/rounds over a 10x10 cm / 4x4” **NEEDLES AND NOTIONS** All circular needles, length shorter than your bust circumference. FINGERING: Main needles: 3 mm / US 2.5 circular needles Hem needles: 2.5 mm / US 1.5 circular needles, or 2 sizes smaller than Main needles DK: Main needles: 4 mm / US 6 circular needles Hem needles: 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles or 2 sizes smaller than Main needles Notions: removable stitch markers, scissors, 1 unique marker, darning needle, measuring tape, waste yarn/stitch holders **SKILLS** - Knitting flat and in the round - Increasing/decreasing - Tuck stitches - German short rows - Long tail cast on - Backwards loop cast on - Picking up stitches - Sewing down a folded over hem Photo credit: @alexialinn__ on Instragram Model: @ici_annajuraskova on Instagram