The Design

This deceptively simple top is cleverly knit from the center out to each side, rather than from top to bottom or vice versa. A modern pivot to a familiar style! A tapered shape allows for plenty of ease at the bust, while providing a relaxed and flattering bottom edge at hip length.

We knit this transitional tee in Berroco Spree, a lovely DK-weight blend of wool and cotton with an ‘impressionistic’ color palette! Using a spray-effect dye technique, they’ve added dappled, gradient color to the strand—calling to mind Monet’s gardens and sunsets, or Van Gogh’s starry skies and landscapes. With the softness of your favorite t-shirt, the Sideways Tee in Spree is sure to be an all-season favorite!

The Details

FINISHED SIZES
Sizes: S (M, L, XL).
Finished bust (at armholes): 49½ (57½, 65½, 73)"/126 (146, 166, 185)cm.
To fit bust: 28–32 (34–38, 40–44, 46–50)"/71–81 (86–97, 102–112, 117–127)cm.
With approx. ease: 17½-21½ (19½-23½, 21½-25½, 23-27)""/45-55 (49.5-59.5, 54-64, 58-68)cm.
Finished length: Measured from high shoulder (where shoulder meets neck) to bottom edge. 20½ (22¾, 25½, 28)"/52 (58, 65, 71)cm.

YARN
6 (8, 10, 12) skeins Berroco Spree (142 yds/130m each); Or approx. 815 (1045, 1300, 1580) yds/745 (956, 1189, 1445)m of a similar DK-weight yarn to hold single throughout. For custom lengths: To lengthen body, add approx. 35 (40, 45, 50) yds/32 (37, 41, 46)m of yarn for each 1"/2.5cm of knitted body length.

Shown in size Small, color 9452 Meadow.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 7 (4.5mm) 24"/60cm circular needle, or size to get gauge.
US 6 (4mm) 16"/40cm and 32""/80cm circular needles, or one size smaller than gauge needle.
US D/3 (3.25mm) crochet hook for provisional cast-on.
5 yds/m smooth fingering-weight yarn for provisional cast-on.
30 locking markers.
8 spare circular needles (gauge size or smaller), so you can knit off of needle from either end; or you can use waste yarn.
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
20 sts/30 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

Errata & Clarifications

KNITTER'S NOTES
With a simple shape and stockinette stitch, this tee is all about the yarn. Choose a yarn (or combination of yarns) that will give you a soft draping fabric. And be sure to pay special attention to your swatch on this one! Unlike a typical knitted garment, this tee is knit sideways, so your row gauge will determine your fit and your stitch gauge will affect your length. Work a nice big swatch, and note your unblocked gauge for reference while you knit.