The Design

This sweet, simple top works perfectly in any wardrobe! Styled casual or dressy, the Simple Tee has drape and grace for days. Knit flat in pieces and then seamed, you can customize both the sleeve and hem length to your liking. And that ballet neckline is so flattering and feminine!

This version of the Simple Tee was knit in Rowan Alpaca Classic—soft, sophisticated, and oh, so snuggle-able! The cotton net at the core of this DK-weight strand captures an abundance of alpaca fuzz for a yarn that’s as light as it is soft. The dye, which saturates the alpaca fiber with a jewel-like intensity, infuses with the cotton more gently. The result brings brilliant tonal depths to your Simple Tee!

The Details

SIZES
To fit bust sizes:
32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50)"/81-86 (91-96, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127)cm.
With ease of: approx. 4-6 1/2"/10-16cm. For more ease choose a larger size.
Finished dimensions: 38.5 (43, 46.5, 50, 54.5)"/98 (109, 118, 127, 138)cm, after seaming.

YARN
Shorter version with 1" longer sleeves, as shown: 8 (9, 9, 10, 11) skeins Rowan Alpaca Classic (131yds/120m each).
Or approx. 900( 980, 1070, 1190, 1295) yds/825 (895, 980, 1090, 1185)m of a sport- to light-DK-weight yarn to lace weight to get gauge and desired fabric.
Sample shown: 43" finished chest, shorter version with sleeves, in Color 116, Soft Satin.
Longer version (without sleeves-not shown): Approx. 860 (960, 1045, 1160, 1280yds/786 (878, 956, 1061, 1170m of a sport-or light-DK to lace-weight yarn.
For custom lengths: To lengthen or shorten body, add or subtract approx. 30 (33, 35, 39, 41) yds/27 (30, 32, 35, 37)m of yarn for each 1"/2.5cm of knitted body length.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 6 (4mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.
2 locking markers.
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
22 sts/32 rows - 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch on gauge needle, after blocking.