Well, she’s finally here! Myrtle has been in the works for quite a while, even though it was a super quick knit. I finished this top back in April, but I didn’t really have time to write up the pattern (let alone grade all the sizes) because I was too busy studying. Now that I’ve finished my academic year, I’ve finally found the time to write up the pattern. In the meantime I’ve been wearing this top a lot, as it’s the perfect airy garment for those warm summer days. Please fill out the form below if you’d like to test the Myrtle tee. The form can be found after all of the info – you’ll have to scroll all the way down to find it.
Myrtle is a simple and elegant summer tee. The tee features puffy set-in cap sleeves, i-cord edges, and an adorable i-cord tie in the front. Myrtle is designed with Wool and the Gang’s Tina Tape – a super airy and breathable summer yarn. Tina Tape is a lovely smooth flat tape yarn, made from eucalyptus tree fiber. It’s available in a wide range of gorgeous colors.
This tee is a super quick knit because it’s worked up on 7 mm needles, and nevertheless it’s got great drape! Front, back, and sleeves are worked separately, after which the shoulder and side seams are closed. The i-cord edges are added in the end.
Myrtle is designed to have some negative ease around the bust (approx. 0 – 10 cm / 0 – 4 inches), but feel free to apply for a size that has 0 – 10 cm (0 – 4 inches) of positive ease if you prefer wearing your garments with a little more positive ease. The pattern includes instructions for a body with or without waist shaping.
SIZES
XS (S, M, L) [XL, 2XL, 3XL] (4XL, 5XL)
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Choosing the right size is of utmost importance. Take your body measurements and choose the size that corresponds with them. The recommended ease for this design is approx. 0-10 cm (0-4 inches) of negative ease. However, if you prefer wearing your garments with a little more positive ease, you can also opt for 0-10 cm (0-4 inches) of positive ease to achieve your desired fit. The measurements below are the finished garment measurements, not your own.
Please note: if you decide to make your Myrtle without waist shaping, the measurements for B are the same as the measurements for A.
Chest:
70, (80, 90, 100) [110, 120, 130] (140, 150) cm / 27½, (31½, 35½, 39½) [43½, 47, 51] (55, 59) inches
Waist:
60, (65, 75, 85) [95, 105, 112½] (120, 125) cm / 23½, (25½, 29½, 33½) [37½, 41½, 44½] (47, 49) inches
MATERIALS
Needles:
7 mm knitting needles (UK size 2) or other needle size that matches gauge. The body and sleeves can be worked on straight needles, but for the i-cord edges along the bottom and neckline you’ll need a circular needle. I recommend using a 60 cm / 24 inch circular needle for the neckline, and an 80 cm / 32 inch or 100 cm / 40 inch circular needle for the bottom edge.
Yarn:
Worsted weight yarn, approx. 450, (500, 570, 600) [650, 700, 770] (820, 880) meters / 500, (550, 570, 660) [710, 770, 840] (900, 970) yards.
I used Tina Tape from Wool and the Gang in the colorway Eucalyptus Green for my sample. Tina Tape is a worsted weight 100% Lyocell (Tencel) yarn that comes in 100 g balls (à 150 meters / 164 yards). It’s a super smooth flat tape yarn, made from eucalyptus tree fiber. Tina Tape is available at www.woolandthegang.com. You can get a 15% discount on your first order from Wool and the Gang through this link. You can also use any other yarn that matches gauge.
Other tools:
Darning needle, scissors, stitch markers
GAUGE
16 sts x 19 rows = 10 x 10 cm; on 7 mm needles in stockinette stitch.
DEADLINE
August 15, 2021.
COMPENSATION
When the pattern will be published, you will receive a free PDF copy of the final pattern once you’ve uploaded your project to Ravelry, PLUS a Chai Crafts pattern of your choice. Unfortunately, I am unable to compensate you for your time or yarn in any other way. You are by no means obligated to use the same yarn. You are free to use any other yarn that matches gauge.
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