DIY Kit - Summer Tee - Summer
DIY Kit - Summer Tee
This garment is worked in the round from the neck to the armholes, then stitches are placed on hold for the sleeves while the body is worked in the round to the bottom edge. When the body is complete, the sleeves are worked in the round. The only difference between Tee & Sweater is length of the sleeves.
Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS - 2X/3X
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|
Size |
Yarn Amount |
Width
|
Length Shoulder to hem |
|
X-Small |
4 balls |
18” (46 cm) |
16.5” (42 cm) |
|
Small |
4 balls |
19.5" (49 cm) |
17.5" (44 cm) |
|
Medium |
5 balls |
20.5" (52 cm) |
19" (48 cm) |
|
Large |
6 balls |
22" (56 cm) |
20" (51 cm) |
|
XL |
7 balls |
24" (61 cm) |
21.5" (54 cm) |
|
2X/3X |
7 balls |
26’’ (66 cm) |
22" (56 cm) |
Kit Contains:
- Loopy Mango Summer Yarn 90 yds 82 m | 100 g 3.5 oz each, 100% cotton
- Pattern
- Loopy Mango project bag
- Knitting Needles - OPTIONAL
Note: for neck and sleeves you will need to use magic loop method when using size US 15 (10 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm). To avoid magic loop for neck and sleeves you can use an additional size US 15 (10 mm) DPN’s.
This sweater is worked in the round from the neck to the armholes, then stitches are placed on hold for the sleeves while the body is worked in the round to the bottom edge. When the body is complete, the sleeves are worked in the round.
NOTE: A tapestry needle may be helpful when seaming and securing all loose ends.
Care: Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry or tumble dry. Please test any washing/drying method on a small swatch to ensure you like the end result. Our cotton is un-mercerized and minimally processed to preserve the fiber’s natural softness and elasticity.
Yarn made in Italy, kit assembled in the USA.
Shown in Hot Pink (S), Ginger (M), and Pearl (S).
This video tutorial is for My First Sweater, a project with a very similar construction to Summer Tee.
Helpful video tutorials for this project: