The last few days have been punctuated with severe thunderstorm warnings interspersed with hot, humid and sunny weather. It is definitely time to knit and wear some summer tees though!
Oloroso by Thea Colman has a texture, made up of charming little squares between garter stitch stripes. A light yarn, some crisp transitions, and contrasting cap sleeves highlight the pattern perfectly. Knit in a neutral shade such as this one, Oloroso is an easy-wearing tee with lots of options. The motif itself is bold and graphic - but at this gauge, it also feels delicate and subtle, and it’s one of those patterns you cannot put down once you start knitting it up.
The tee has an easy-wearing body, paired with a more fitted shoulder and cap sleeve. The V-neck is defined with a crisp edge all around the opening before it’s finished with a narrow ribbing. The sleeves are subtly shaped, and I used the garter stitch rows in the motif to ensure all the transitions are neat and intentional.
Oloroso is worked bottom up in the round, from hem to armhole, then split into pieces that are worked flat to shoulder and seamed together. Two small strips are sewn down around shoulders to back neck to finish off the neckline, before the collar and sleeve stitches are picked up and worked in the round to end.
As always, notes are included in the pattern on how and where you can modify your Oloroso for a personal fit.
Motif instructions are both charted and written out.
SIZES
34(38,42,46,50)(54,58,62,66)”
86.25(96.5,106.75,116.75,127)(137.25,147.25,157.5,167.75)cm,
Sizes are based on circumference at bust, in final, blocked fabric. Shown worn with about 4”/10cm positive ease.
YARDAGE BY SIZE
950(1050,1150,1250,1300)(1400,1500,1550,1600)yds 870(960,1050,1145,1190)(1280,1370,1415,1465)m of fingering weight yarn
Estimates include about 10% extra, based on test knit feedback.
GAUGE: 24 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in alternating square motif
NEEDLES: 4.00 mm (US 6) or the required needle size to obtain gauge
SUGGESTED YARN
The Fibre Co. Amble, Quince & Co. Chickadee, BC Garn Bio Balance
Summertide by Isabell Kraemer is worked seamlessly from the top down. The upper part of the yoke uses a beautiful combination of increases that highlights the shoulders.
First some short rows are worked back and forth to shape the neck. Then the yoke is worked in rounds to the final shoulder width. Front and back are worked separately (back and forth) to the underarm. At underarm, front and back are joined to work the tapered body top down in rounds to the short row shaping and garter stitch hem. For an optional armhole finishing, stitches are picked up around the arm openings to work a matching garter stitch edge. Neck is left raw.
YARN
Approximately
865 (952, 1009, 1093, 1182)(1258, 1368, 1431, 1492) yds/ 790 (870, 922, 999, 1080)(1150, 1250, 1308, 1364) m of a strand of wool/cotton yarn held double with a strand of linen light fingering
Both yarns are held together throughout (they could be replaced by a heavier weight yarn held single).
NEEDLES
3.50 mm (US 4) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle for yoke and body.
3.00 mm (US 2.5) 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or preferred needle to work small circumferences) for the hem and arm opening finishing.
Needle sizes are suggestions! Please make a gauge swatch to determine the needle size needed to get gauge.
GAUGE
22 sts x 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
finished bust circumference:
43.5 (46.5, 49.5, 52.25, 55.25)(57.5, 60.25, 63.25, 66.25)”
109 (116.5, 123.6, 131, 138)(143.5, 146.5, 158, 165.5) cm
Suggested ease: 6 – 12.5” (15 - 32 cm)
Sample is worn with approximately 10.75” (27 cm) positive ease at bust.
SUGGESTED YARN
BC Garn Bio Balance held double with Gist Duet (55% linen, 45% cotton), or Sandnes Garn Line, or Rowan Cotton Cashmere held single.
Join up for the Berroco Tee Party Make Along!
This year, it will run from May 18 – June 30.
Knit your perfect summer tee alongside a welcoming community of makers! Whether you’re casting on your first garment or your tenth, this is the perfect time to get inspired and stitch together.
Choose any tee pattern you like—just make sure you’re using yarn from Berroco or any of our awesome distribution brands (Lopi, WoolAddicts, Amano, West Yorkshire Spinners, or Lang Yarns). And there will be 3 giveaways throughout the make-along!
You can join us here in this Ravelry thread or on Facebook.
Don’t forget to show off your WIPs and finished tees! Tag your pics with #berrocoyarn and #summerteeparty26 on Instagram and Facebook so we can ooh and ahh together.
Pick your favorite Berroco tee pattern, cast on, and share your progress with fellow makers!
SUGGESTED YARN
Berroco Yarns
This isn't a summer tee but it is pretty! The Palette Cleanser Scarf by Anna Johanna is just that, a palette cleanser. If you ever fall into the between-projects-abyss, this scarf will rescue you. No need to think, no need to figure out the fit. Just choose yarns that make you happy and knit this fun little carefree scarf that you can whip up in a night or two. This tiny scarf is worked flat with a simple lace pattern that you only need to follow on right side rows. The edges have neat i-cords that are worked simultaneously with the rest of the scarf so no need to pick up stitches at the end. Just a quick and happy project.
SIZE
1 size, small.
YARN
Light fingering weight yarn held together with lace weight yarn.
YARDAGE
Light fingering weight: 160–180 yds / 145–165 m,
Lace weight: 160–180 yds / 145–165 m.
NEEDLES
4.00 mm (US 6) - 16’’ / 40 cm circular needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.
GAUGE
17 sts × 27 rows = 4×4’’ / 10×10 cm in lace pattern worked flat (after blocking).
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Wingspan: 56.75’’ / 137 cm
Height: 8.25’’ / 21 cm
SUGGESTED YARN
Lichen and Lace 80/20 Sock held double with Marsh Mohair, Malabrigo Mechita held double with Garnstudio Drops Kid Silk or Leo & Roxy MCS Sock held double with Leo & Roxy Mohair Silk
FOs and WIPs
My first sleeve finished on my Kitsch Cardigan by Sedna Knitting Test Knit and part of the second sleeve knit.
I finished the second sleeve on sewed on buttons and blocked it on Monday.
Here it is finished! The sleeve length grew so to get the length that I like, I need to roll up the cuff. I used Rowan Felted Tweed for the main colour and Rowan Felted Tweed Colour for the contrast.
I frogged the sleeve 3 times on my Jilli Jumper by Anne Ventzel but it is finally going the way I want but I have a few inches to go.
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Paulette is wearing her Step by Step Cardigan by Florence Miller, knit using Noro Kompeito held double with Rowan Alpaca Haze. The skirt is Swirl Skirt by AnneLena Mattison knit using El D Mouzakis Butterfly Super 10 and Malabrigo Arroyo.
Brandi (@thegreenbuttonjar) knit this gorgeous No Frills Sweater by PetiteKnit for her mom using her own yarns.
On Sunday, we had our latest Rigid Heddle Weaving Workshop. Two of the ladies, Tracey and Sue helped each other warping and setting up the looms they were to use.
Once they had their looms set up, they started their Orchid Blossom Scarf by Angela Tong for Berroco using two colours of Berroco Sesame.
Sandi (sandima) brought her borrowed loom and to show off her finished Orchid Blossom Scarf. Everyone's looked very different depending on what colours they chose and whether they used it as the warp or weft.
This is Janet M's Saori style woven wall hanging that is apparently very big, using a variety of yarns that she bought from me.
Margaret (Margaretknitsalot) knit this Sweet Shop Blanket by Laura Penrose using Berroco Vintage DK.
Margaret (Margaretknitsalot) knit this sweet Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann using Berroco Vintage DK left over from her Sweet Shop Blanket.
Hanna (@morningpeachy) had these crocheted pieces on display for the exhibition of student work in 2025.
Here are a few more of Hannah's pieces in the exhibition!
SHOP UPDATE
Save the Date!
World Wide Knit and Crochet in Public Day 2026 is Saturday, June 13th but we will hold ours on Saturday, June 20th instead so mark your calendars.
We will be hosting our annual World Wide Knit (and Crochet) in Public Day from 10am until 5pm. World Wide Knit in Public Day was started in 2005 by Danielle Landes. It began as a way for knitters to come together and enjoy each other’s company. Knitting is such a solitary act that it’s easy to knit alone somewhere and sink into your work without thinking about all the other knitters out there. Neighbors could spend all their lives never knowing that the other knits. This a specific day to get out of your house and go to a local event (with your knitting in tow) just for you and people like you. Who knows you might even bump into your neighbor! Consider this a spark, to ignite a fire; getting all of the closeted knitters out into fresh air.
WHAT TO BRING:
Any project to work on. I will have coffee, tea, water and some goodies usually quite a bit so bring your appetite too. Bring a chair, sunglasses and something warm in case it gets breezy! If it rains, we will move inside the shop or in the garage which we have used in the past and is much cooler than in the sun or we can sit out in the gazebo if it gets too hot as well!
We will be offering 10% off your purchases in-store and online (no code needed) as well as a draw for a door prize and more!
Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!