Marsha's Lacy Tee is knit from the hem to the underarm in the round. The sleeves are knit separately, also in the round. A simple 6 stitch repeat lace provides a light border to the hem of the sleeve and the body.

The original design features a tunic length to wear over leggings. Shaping includes decreases to waist and increases to the underarm. This shaping is calculated separately in front and in back to accommodate your unique shape. You can also specify the amount of ease to include; this will be added to your body measurments.

When you generate your custom pattern, you can decide how long you want to make the sweater using the Lower edge to underarm measurement.

Sleeves are knit straight from cast-on to the underarm, and hover just above the elbow. You will enter the amount of ease you prefer for the sleeve. You can also determine the length of the sleeve with the Sleeve length measurement. Note, however, that the instructions will not include shaping, so a longer sleeve will be knit straight up from the cast-on.

Marsha's Lacy Tee was knit in a DK weight bamboo blend, creating a soft, drapey garment. 

Yarn Yardage Requirements

While we would like to offer a simple yarn estimate in our custom patterns, however, the amount of yarn you will need will depend on choices you make like whether to make the garment a cropped or tunic length. We've anticipated that, and we have created charts that allow you to estimate yarn needed based on your choice of weight as well as length.  Please refer to our yarn estimation charts and read the article for helpful hints on how to estimate the amount of yarn you will need.

Notions

2 24” to 32” circular needles as indicated by the weight of the yarn used.

1 Needle one size larger than used for the tee (used for the 3 needle bind-off).

Crochet Hook as indicated by the weight of the yarn used.

2 Stitch Markers

To measure a proper gauge, cast on 40 stitches using the needle size recommended for the yarn. Knit in Stockinette for at least 4 in/10 cm. Take swatch off the needles, wash it according to the manufacturers directions, and lay it flat, Measure in the center towards the top of the swatch. Knit using suggested needles first. Adjust needle size until you have a swatch that feels soft and drapey without being too loose.