It has been too hot and sometimes too windy to be outdoors for long with the recent humidity but it has been the perfect excuse to stay indoors and knit!
Summer tees are what we should be knitting when the temperatures are as high as they have been during the latest heat wave.
The Sabai Top by Susanne Müller is a light and airy summer top with a boat neckline. It is super easy to knit, requires only a few techniques and is therefore ideal for beginners. In addition to the SABAI Top No. 1 with ribbed borders, there is also a second, completely in stockinette stitch, knit version - the SABAI Top No. 2.
The SABAI Top No. 1 is worked seamlessly top down. First, the neckline border is worked in the round in a 1/1 rib stitch pattern and increases are worked for the slanted shoulders. For the armholes, front and back parts are worked separately back and forth. The stitches of front and back are then joined and worked in the round again. The top ends with a narrow ribbed border with a rolled edge. As the top is knitted from the top down, it is possible (and advisable) to try it on while knitting so that the length can be individually adjusted.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)
To fit chest circumference:
74-81 (82-89) 90-97 (98-107) 108-117 (118-127) cm / 30-32
(33-35) 36-38 (38-42) 43-46 (47-50)”
MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference:
85 (91) 99 (109) 121 (131) cm / 33.4 (35.8) 39 (42.9) 47.6
(51.6)”
Total length:
47 (49) 51 (54) 57 (60) cm / 18.5 (19.3) 20.1 (21.3) 22.4 (23.6)”
Armhole depth:
21 (22) 22 (23) 24 (25) cm / 8.3 (8.7) 8.7 (9.1) 9.5 (9.8)”
The top can be worn snug with approx. 0 - 2 cm / 0 – 0.8” positive ease, but also works well with a little more room to move (5 - 8 cm / 2 – 3.2” positive ease). For example, if you have a chest circumference of 90 cm / 35.4”, you should choose between size S and M.
YARN
200 (250) 250 (300) 350 (400) g of Line by Sandnes Garn (53 % Cotton, 33 % Viscose, 14 % Linen, 110 m/ 50 g)
NEEDLES
50 – 60 cm / 20 – 24” and 80 - 100 cm / 32 – 40” circular needles size 4,0 mm / (US 6/UK 8).
GAUGE
In stockinette stitch using 4.0 mm (US 6) needles: 20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4” square
The swatches were washed and measured lying flat. Please adjust needle size if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.
Would you knit the ribbed border or the stockinette knit version?
YARN SUGGESTIONS
Sandnes Garn LIne, BC Garn Allino, Berroco Remix Light, or Noro Kakigori
What about a summer tee that is a combination of knit and crochet? The Link Tee by Tomomi Yoshimoto is the summer version of the Link Sweater.
Though it is a tee, you can decide not to work the sleeves and wear it as a sleeveless top. You can also make a larger size for a loose-fitting top, and its yoke to fit like sleeve caps.
The model’s bust is 83cm/32.75”.
She is wearing a size S with 7.5cm/3” of positive ease, and a size M2 with 27.5cm/10.75” of positive ease.
Sizes
XS (S, M, M2)( L, XL, 2XL)
Bust
83.5(90.5, 101.5, 110.5) (120, 130.5, 140) cm/32.75(35.5, 40, 43.5) (47.25, 51.5, 55)”
Yarn
Fingering weight yarn
635 (700, 790, 855)(925, 1035, 1135)m/649(765, 863, 935)(1011, 1131, 1241)yds
Needles
Main needle: 4mm (US6) circular needle
Ribbing needle: 3.75mm (US5) circular or double-pointed needles
JP6/0 (3.5mm/E4) crochet hook
Gauge
23 sts and 33 rows = 10cm/4” with 4mm (US6) needle
20 chain sts = 10cm/4” with JP6/0 (3.5mm/E4) crochet hook
Suggested Yarns
SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock, BC Garn Bio Balance, Regia Premium 4 Ply Merino Yak
Stella Alpina by Minimi Knit Design is a protected wild flower growing in highlands. It has white pointy petals. The lace stitch pattern is inspired by this rare beauty. This sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. It has a unique placement of short rows that shapes the neck without disrupting the neckline. Both written and charted directions are given for the lace patterns.
Stella Alpina is graded with inclusive sizing in mind, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Measurements are given in both cm and inches.
Sizes
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10} designed to fit actual bust circumference of 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62, 66} inches. For between sizes, choose the smaller size.
This garment is intended to be worn with about 4-10 cm / 1.5-4 inches positive ease.
Shown in size 1, modeled with 4.5 cm / 1.75 inches of positive ease.
Finished Measurements
Bust circumference: 83.5 (94.5, 104.5, 114.5, 124.5) {134.5, 147.5, 156.5, 165.5, 174.5} cm / 33 (37.25, 41.25, 45, 49) {53, 58, 61.5, 65.25, 68.75} inches
Yarn
Fingering weight + fingering weight = DK weight
Yardage: 1115 (1245, 1410, 1540, 1665) {1990, 1995, 2120, 2250, 2405} m / 1220 (1360, 1540, 1685, 1820) {2175, 2180, 2320, 2465, 2630} yds, including 10% allowance
Note: If you use a single strand of DK weight yarn, divide the yardage in half.
Needles
4.0 mm (US 6) circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.
4.0 mm (US 6) needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for starting the yoke.
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size, for the hem.
3.5 mm (US 4) needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round for the sleeve edgings.
Gauge
22 sts and 34 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needle worked in the round, blocked.
YARN SUGGESTIONS
Sandnes Garn LIne, BC Garn Allino, Berroco Remix Light, or Mode at Rowan Cotton DK.
FOs and WIPs
The yoke on my Sashiko Tee by Elenor Mortensen is finally almost finished. I am loving the way the Julie Asselin Leizu Fingering is knitting up in this pattern.
I have the body and the sleeves separated. I am hoping that I can finish this one quicker than my last two projects!
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) finished this stunning Saint Lunaire Griquet by Jennifer Beale in time to wear it on our British Cruise.
Just look at the twisted stitch diamond cable detail along the sides!
Yanhong (CaptainMocha) finished her Tutti Frutti Tee by Bea Fischer-Harrison (beacreativeknits).
Patty (Travelbravely) finished this gorgeous Strawberry Mountain Cowl by Kay Hopkins.
Cathy (ABookishKnitter) finished her Mellow Mood Sweater by Julia Piro using a Loops & Threads yarn held double with Drops Kid Silk.
Lauren (lpdiet) finished this Hestapeysa: the 5 gaits of the Icelandic horse by Hélène Magnússon that she knit using Garnstudio Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk.
Sandi (sandima) finished her Gnolan by Sarah Schira sitting next to her new dog.
Gnolan is now nestled next to a few of Sandi's numerous gnomes.
Dave (craftyborat) finished this pair of DK weight socks using Garnstudio Drops Fiesta.
Dave (craftyborat) finished this pair of Chiikawa and Usagi mittens by Todkanvonic.
The palm side of the mitts have an interesting motif too.
SHOP UPDATE
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Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!