Low Country Tee

When it’s the warmest, linen feels so cool against the skin. This tee combines just the right amount of lace with stockinette that is designed to last. Linen is a strong fiber that can grow in length over time, so this tee allows for that in body and sleeves. **Construction:** Tee is worked seamlessly from the bottom up, with very little finishing. Body is worked in the round from the bottom up to armhole and sts are put on hold. Each sleeve is worked in the round from the bottom up and joined with the body. Raglan shaping brings body and sleeves together, tapering to the neck. **Difficulty:** Intermediate **Sizes** Woman’s XS (S, M, L) (1X, 2X, 3X, 4X) **Finished Measurements** Chest circumference: 34 (38, 42, 46) (49, 53, 57, 60)”/85 (95, 105, 115) (122.5, 132.5, 142.5, 150) cm *Intended to be worn with 3-4”/7.5-10cm positive ease, and designed to fit actual chest measurements of 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54, 56)”/75 (85, 95, 105) (115, 125, 135, 140) cm Overall Cropped Length: 19.5 (20, 21, 21.5) (22.5, 23, 24, 24.5)”/49 (50, 52.5, 54) (56, 57.5, 60, 61) cm Overall Standard Length: 23.5 (24, 25, 25.5) (26.5, 27, 28, 28.5)”/59 (60, 62.5, 64) (66, 67.5, 70, 71) cm **Materials** LoftyFiber Euroflax 14/4 Sport (3.5 oz/100g, 270yds/246m, 100% Wet Spun Linen): for cropped length as shown 4 (4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) hanks or for standard length 4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 8, 8) hanks Limestone **Total yarn needed** For cropped length: 856 (964, 1101, 1223) (1352, 1508, 1680, 1797) yds/782 (881, 1007, 1119) (1236, 1379, 1536, 1643) m For standard length: 991 (1115, 1268, 1406) (1547, 1718, 1906, 2035) yds/906 (1020, 1160, 1286) (1414, 1571, 1743, 1861) m Size US 3 (3.25mm) circular 24-32”/60-80cm depending on garment size, and one set of double pointed needles (DPN) or size needed to obtain gauge *NOTE – it’s easier to work linen loosely on a smaller needle than to work tightly on a larger needle* Extra Needle Size US 3 (3.25mm) or smaller circular, any length Stitch markers Tapestry needle Waste Yarn **Gauge** 24 sts & 32 rows = 4”/10cm in Lace and Stockinette, blocked For tips on knitting with linen including needle selection, please visit: [https://www.donnaestin.com/post/tips-for-knitting-with-linen][1] Photos by Shelby Louise Photography [1]: https://www.donnaestin.com/post/tips-for-knitting-with-linen