Flutter Bloom Tee

This set-in sleeve tee is the perfect introduction to knitting a sleeve cap shaped with short rows (see the video tutorial linked below, for a full demonstration of the process). The tee is knit in the round from hem to underarm, with A-line body shaping. At the underarm, the front and back are knit separately to the shoulder. After the shoulders are sewn together, stitches are picked up around the armhole openings and the sleeves are knit, beginning with the short-row sleeve caps. The neckline and sleeve cuffs are finished with 1x1 twisted rib.

A special BONUS video all about modifying and shaping for a full bust and a handout that explains shaping rates is included.

Sizes:

1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10}

To Fit Bust:

28 (32, 36, 40) [44, 48, 52] {56, 60, 64} in

[71 (81.5, 91.5, 101.5) [112, 122, 132] {142, 152.5, 162.5} cm]

Finished Measurements:

28.25 (32, 36.25, 40) [44.25, 48, 52.25] {56, 60.25, 64} in

[72 (81.5, 92, 101.5) [112.5, 122, 132.5] {142, 153, 162.5} cm]

Intended to be worn with approximately -2 to +2 in [-5 to +5 cm] ease at the full bust OR upper torso. If measuring upper torso, aim for approximately -1 to +2 in [-2.5 to +5 cm] ease.

Sample sizes:

Modified Size 5 & 7 shown on 52 in [132 cm] bust with 0 in [0 cm] ease at full bust. Pattern includes a video link with advice on modifying for a full bust.

Size 2 shown on mannequin with 34 in [86.5 cm] bust with 2 in [5 cm] negative ease at full bust.

Needles:

US 3 [3.25 mm] 24 in [60 cm] circular needle and needles for working a small circumference in the round (or size needed to obtain gauge)

US 5 [3.75 mm] 24 in [60 cm] circular needle

24 in [60 cm] circular needle smaller than a US 3 [3.25 mm] for bind off

Yarn:

This tee uses a superwash yarn from Hypnotic Yarn that has clear stitch definition, soft hand, and a nice drape. The mannequin sample was knit in Rose Clay and the second sample was knit in Midnight Flutter.

Amounts listed below are approximate. Total yarn requirements will vary depending on the type of yarn used, gauge, and any alternations you may choose to make.

Shown in:

Hypnotic Yarn Plush DK (246 yds/225 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 85% Superwash Merino, 15% nylon): 4 (5, 5, 6) [7, 7, 8] {8, 9, 10} skeins

Additional Materials:

Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle

Gauge: 

22 sts & 29 rnds = 4 in [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch

Skills Required:

Working in the round

Lace

Short rows

Picking up stitches

Seaming



Pattern Contents:

Instructions for knitting the sweater with a link to a full video tutorial, two bonus videos, and a 4-page handout about shaping rates.