Sunny Day Tee

Sizing 

Sizes: 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9, 10 

Corresponding Ages: Newborn, 3M, 6M (12M, 18M, 2YR) 4YR, 6YR, 8YR, 10YR 

Finished Circumference: 18, 19.5, 20.5 (21.5, 22.25, 23) 24.5, 26.5, 29.5, 31 in / 45, 49, 51.5 (54, 55.5, 57.5) 61.5, 66.5, 74, 77.5 cm

To choose the best fit, measure the circumference of the recipient’s chest and add 2 in / 5 cm. Choose the finished circumference closest to this measurement, sizing up if needed. See schematics for finished measurements.

Yarn Requirements 

205, 230, 255 (280, 300, 325) 370, 425, 495, 540 yds / 187, 210, 233 (256, 274, 297) 338, 389, 453, 494 m fingering yarn. Includes yds/m needed for gauge swatch.

Sample knit in Woolberry Fiber Co Berry Merino ($$$$) colorway Tattered Pages, 100% SW Merino (2 ply) 400 yds/100 g. Similar yarns include: Cascade 220 Fingering ($$), Knitting for Olive Merino ($$$), La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau ($$$$).

Suggested Needles 

US 3 (3.25mm) preferred needles for knitting in the round, or needle size used to meet gauge 

US 2.5 (3mm) preferred needles for knitting in the round 

Extras: Stitch markers, cable needle, scrap yarn

Gauge 

26 stitches & 32 rounds = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, in the round, on larger needles after blocking

Techniques 

Long tail cast on, knitting in the round, knitting cast on edge with live stitches, purling in the round, cabling, decreasing, grafting stitches, picking up stitches, seaming down a neckband

Credits 

Editing and Layout: Sarah Endres 

Testers shown in project pages.