Braid Tee

*This tee is designed for those fresh summer days. It features a delicate lace motif created with beads inserted using a crochet hook, and two side braids made with i-cords. The piece is worked seamlessly from the top down, with short rows at the back to gently shape the neckline.* **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Recommended ease: 0.75–2” / 2–5 cm of positive ease. The sample is shown in size 1, on a model with a 32.75” / 82 cm bust. **FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS** A. Bust Circumference: 32.25 (35.75, 39.25, 43, 46.5) (50, 53.5, 57, 61)′′/ 82 (91, 100, 109, 118) (127, 136, 145, 155) cm. B. Yoke Depth: 8.25 (8.25, 8.5, 9, 9.5) (9.5, 9.75, 9.75, 10.25) ′′/ 20 (21, 22, 23, 24) (24, 25, 25, 26) cm. C. Body Length (from underarm to hem): 12.25 (12.25, 13, 13.75, 14.5) (15, 15.25, 15.75, 16)” / 31 (31, 33, 35, 37) (38, 39, 40, 41) cm. D. Total Length: 20.5 (20.5, 21.5, 22.75, 24) (24.5, 25, 25.5, 26.25)′′ / 51 (52, 55, 58, 61) (62, 64, 65, 67) cm. E. Upper Arm: 11.5 (12.25, 13, 13.75, 14.25) (15, 15.75, 16.5, 17.25)′′ / 29 (31, 33, 35, 36) (38, 40, 42, 44) cm. **SUGGESTED NEEDLES AND CABLES** • Needle 1 (N1): 3.75 mm / US 5, or the size needed to obtain the gauge. • Needle 2 (N2): 3.5 mm / US 4. • Cable lengths: Yoke: 60 cm / 24” to 100 cm / 40”/ Collar: 40 cm / 16” Hem: 100 cm / 40”/ Sleeves and cuff: preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs). **NOTIONS** • Crochet hook for beading [0.75 mm / no.10]. • Row counter (recommended). • Stitch marker. • Tapestry needle. • Waste yarn or stitch holders. **GAUGE** 22 stitches x 28 rounds = 4” / 10 cm Measured over stockinette stitch after blocking, worked in the round with N1 and C1. **YARNS** Yarn: Fingering weight * Color 1 (C1): Yarn A: approx. 120 (140, 160, 180, 200) (225, 250, 275, 290) g / 535 (620, 710, 800, 890) (1000, 1110, 1220, 1290) yds / 485 (570, 650, 730, 810) (910, 1015, 1115, 1175) m. **Suggested yarn:** Artyarns - Merino Silk Daydream / 100% Japanese silk (400 yds / 365 m – 90 g) / 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins/color: 372. **Color 2 (C2):** approx. 40 (50, 60, 70, 80) (90, 100, 110, 120) g / 90 (115, 135, 160, 180) (205, 230, 250, 275) yds / 85 (105, 125, 145, 165) (190, 210, 230, 250) m. **Suggested yarn:** Artyarns - Beaded Mohair / 60% silk, 40% mohair with glass beads & sequins (114 yds / 104 m – 50 g) / 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins / color: 2239. **Color 3 (C3):** approx. 5 (8, 12, 14, 16) (18, 20, 22, 25) g / 65 (105, 155, 180, 210) (235, 260, 285, 325) yds/ 60 (95, 145, 170, 190) (215, 240, 265, 300) m. **Suggested yarn:** Artyarns – Silk Mohair / 60% mohair, 40% silk (325 yds / 300 m – 25 g) / 1 skein / color: 372. **BEADS** Recommended beads: Delica 8/0, round 6/0 and square 4 mm. Suggested Bead 1: Square 4 mm, color: SB 1013 / approx. 120 (132, 144, 156,168) (180, 192, 204, 216) units or 13 (14, 16, 17,18) (20, 21, 23, 24) g. *Esta polera está diseñada para esos días frescos de verano. Presenta un delicado motivo calado creado con mostacillas insertadas con un crochet y dos trenzas laterales trabajadas con i-cords. La prenda se teje sin costuras desde arriba hacia abajo, con vueltas cortas en la espalda para dar una forma suave al escote.* **TALLAS** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Holgura recomendada: holgura positiva de 0.75–2” / 2–5 cm. La muestra de la foto corresponde a la talla 1 con 82 cm / 32.75” de contorno de busto. MEDIDAS DE LA PRENDA TERMINADA A) Contorno de busto total de la prenda terminada: 32.25 (35.75, 39.25, 43, 46.5) (50, 53.5, 57, 61)′′/ 82 (91, 100, 109, 118) (127, 136, 145, 155) cm. B) Alto de sisa: 8.25 (8.25, 8.5, 9, 9.5) (9.5, 9.75, 9.75, 10.25) ′′/ 20 (21, 22, 23, 24) (24, 25, 25, 26) cm. C) Largo del cuerpo, desde abajo de la sisa hasta la pretina: 12.25 (12.25, 13, 13.75, 14.5) (15, 15.25, 15.75, 16)” / 31 (31, 33, 35, 37) (38, 39, 40, 41) cm. D. Largo Total: 20.5 (20.5, 21.5, 22.75, 24) (24.5, 25, 25.5, 26.25)′′ / 51 (52, 55, 58, 61) (62, 64, 65, 67) cm. D) Parte superior del brazo: 11.5 (12.25, 13, 13.75, 14.25) (15, 15.75, 16.5, 17.25)′′ / 29 (31, 33, 35, 36) (38, 40, 42, 44) cm. AGUJAS Y CABLES RECOMENDADOS • Aguja 1 (A1): 3.75 mm / US 5, o el tamaño necesario para obtener la muestra. • Aguja 2 (A2): 3.5 mm / US 4. • Medidas Cables: Canesú: 60 cm - 24” hasta 100 cm - 40”/ Cuello: 40 cm - 16” / Pretina: 100 cm - 40”/ Mangas y Puños: puedes trabajarlas con cables pequeños, la técnica de Aro Mágico o con agujas de doble punta. **MATERIALES** • Contador de vueltas (recomendado). • Ganchillo para mostacillas [0.75 mm]. • Marcador de puntos. • Aguja lanera. • Sujetapuntos. **MUESTRA DE TENSIÓN** 22 puntos x 28 vueltas = 4” / 10 cm Medido en punto jersey después del bloqueo, tejido en circular con las A1 y el C1. HILADOS Grosor: Fingering * Color 1 (C1): aprox. 120 (140, 160, 180, 200) (225, 250, 275, 290) g / 535 (620, 710, 800, 890) (1000, 1110, 1220, 1290) yds / 485 (570, 650, 730, 810) (910, 1015, 1115, 1175) m. / Hilado sugerido: Artyarns - Merino Silk Daydream / 100% Seda (400 yds / 365 m – 90 g) / 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4) ovillos / color: 372. * Color 2 (C2): aprox. 40 (50, 60, 70, 80) (90, 100, 110, 120) g / 90 (115, 135, 160, 180) (205, 230, 250, 275) yds / 85 (105, 125, 145, 165) (190, 210, 230, 250) m / Hilado sugerido: Artyarns - Beaded Mohair / 60% seda, 40% mohair con mostacillas & lentejuelas (114 yds / 104 m – 50 g) / 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) ovillos / color: 2239. * Color 3 (C3): aprox. 5 (8, 12, 14, 16) (18, 20, 22, 25) g / 65 (105, 155, 180, 210) (235, 260, 285, 325) yds/ 60 (95, 145, 170, 190) (215, 240, 265, 300) m / Hilado sugerido: Artyarns – Silk Mohair / 60% mohair, 40% seda (325 yds / 300 m – 25 g) / 1 ovillo / color: 372. MOSTACILLAS Mostacillas: Delica 8/0, redondas 6/0 y cuadradas 4 mm. Mostacillas sugeridas: Cuadradas 4 mm, color: SB 1013 / aprox. 120 (132, 144, 156,168) (180, 192, 204, 216) unidades o 13 (14, 16, 17,18) (20, 21, 23, 24) g.