Striped Tee

> Want more beautiful, free patterns? [Sign up for our newsletter][1] and follow us on Instagram [@EweKnitTO][2] so you never miss a pattern! >[Summer kits in Sandnes Garn Duo here][3] Designed by Claudia Q for EweKnit **[Join our Striped Tee Summer Knit-Along!][4]** Stripey and sweet, Claudia Q's design the Striped tee, is that easy to wear garment that can be paired with anything from jeans to flowing skirts. Knit with top-down in the round construction and with its addictive stripe sequence, this short sleeve top literally flies off the needles. **Sizes** Finished Bust Circumference: 33½ (36¼, 39¼, 42, 45, 48, 51)” / 85 (92, 100, 107, 115, 122, 130 cm To fit with approx. 2-4” / 5-10 cm positive ease **Recommended Yarn** Sandnes Garn Line (DK weight; 53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen; 120 yards / 110 meters per 50g) OR Sandnes Garn Duo (DK weight; 55% Merino Wool, 45% Cotton; 126 yds / 115 meters per 50g) Colour A - 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins Colour B - 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins **Needles** 3.75mm (US 5) circular needle, 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm long A set of 3.75mm (US 5) Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) or needle in your preferred style for working small circumferences in the round or needles required to obtain correct gauge **Gauge** 22 sts & 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stripe Pattern (stockinette stitch in the round) with 3.75mm (US 4) needle, after blocking **Tools** Stitch marker, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle **Techniques Used** Long-tail cast on Working in the round Knitting and purling Increasing and decreasing Backward Loop cast on Changing yarn colours for stripes Working with DPNs (optional) Working wrap and turn short-rows Working yarn overs Binding off **Notes** This top is worked from the top down with raglan shaping. Optional short row shaping is included for the back of the neck. Next, a stripe pattern is worked throughout, and the bottom and sleeve hems are worked in a Yarn over Wrap Stitch pattern. A small section of wrap and turn short rows are worked at the back bottom just before the hem to help with fit. When changing yarn colours for stripe pattern, carry colour not in use loosely up in the back, or break yarn at colour changes and weave in ends as you go. **Errata** After stitches are divided for body, there are **184 (200, 216, 232, 248, 264, 280) sts** For pattern support: patterns@eweknit.ca [1]: https://eweknit-store.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=d1440342032269e6f7794a987&id=7952e97f67 [2]: https://www.instagram.com/eweknitto/ [3]: https://eweknit.co/products/striped-tee-kit-sandnes-garn-duo [4]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/claudia-quintanilla-designs---eweknit/4408472/