Blossom T-shirt

Blossom T-shirt is a modern, slightly oversized top that blends structured construction with artistic expression. Worked flat from the top down, it features thoughtful shoulder and neckline shaping using short rows to ensure a comfortable, tailored fit. The T-shirt is designed with approximately 15 cm of positive ease, offering a relaxed silhouette that moves beautifully with the body. The defining feature of this piece is the large floral motif on the front, which invites you to play with texture and technique. By combining stranded colorwork with intarsia method, the design achieves bold, clean color blocks without the bulk of carried floats. This makes the knitting process both engaging and rewarding, as the flower "blossoms" row by row. Every detail is crafted for a polished finish: the side seams are joined invisibly with mattress stitch, while the neckline, hem, and sleeves are completed with a refined tubular bind-off for a professional, stretchy edge. Whether you choose the short-sleeve T-shirt or the sleeveless top version, this project is a celebration of craftsmanship and floral-inspired style. Sizing: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) This T-Shirt is designed to be slightly oversized, with approximately 15 cm of positive ease around the bust. Finished measurements (A) Bust Circumference: 87.5 (99, 108.5, 118, 129.5) (139, 150.5, 160, 165.5) cm (B) Body Length from Underarm: 29.5 (29.5, 29.5, 31.5, 31.5) (31.5, 33.5, 33.5, 33.5) cm (C) Armhole Depth: 18 (19.5, 21, 22.5, 23) (25.5, 26, 27.5, 28) cm (D) Shoulder-to-shoulder: 37 (39, 41, 44, 46.5) (47.5, 48.5, 49.5, 50.5) cm (E) Sleeve Circumference: 36 (39, 43, 45.5, 46.5) (51.5, 52.5, 55, 57) cm Materials Yarn: DK-weight yarn in two contrasting colors. MC approximately 565 (650, 730, 835, 915) (1015, 1135, 1225, 1285) m. CC approximately 25 (25, 25, 35, 35) (35, 40, 40, 40) m. Yardage may vary if your gauge/yarn is different. The sample used MC: Two strands of Sandnes Garn “Tynn Line”, 53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen, 220 m / 50 g. Color: 9564. CC: Sandnes Garn “Line”, 53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen, 110 m / 50 g. Color: 4372. Gauge: 21 sts & 28 rows = 10 cm in Stockinette stitch, worked flat on gauge needles. Needles: 3.5 mm (gauge needles), 80 cm circular needle, and DPNs (or longer circular needle for Magic Loop technique) for small circumference knitting. 3.25 mm, 80 cm circular needle, and DPNs (or longer circular needle for Magic Loop technique) for small circumference knitting, for ribbing. Or adjust needle size to meet gauge. Other Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders (or scrap yarn), measuring tape.