Knitting for Olive
Rib Tee / Merino
This pattern can only be purchased together with yarns
Rib Tee features an all-over ribbed pattern with raglan construction. It is knitted from the top down on circular needles using one strand of either Pure Silk, Cotton Merino, or Merino.
Sleeve length and body length can easily be adjusted to suit your preferences. The pattern includes instructions for both a short-sleeved and a long-sleeved version.
Rib Tee is designed to be close-fitting and therefore has negative ease.
The all-over ribbed pattern creates an elastic fabric that stretches widthwise to provide a good fit. The body length will be shorter when worn compared with measurements taken flat.
To choose the correct size, refer to the to fit bust measurements below. If your actual bust measurement is, for example, 98 cm, you should choose to knit size M to achieve the intended fit.
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished measurements:
Garment bust circumference: approx. 69 (75, 80, 85, 96, 101, 112, 122) cm to fit bust 76-83 (84-91, 92-99, 100-107, 108-116, 117-127, 128-139, 140-149) cm
Length from shoulder to hem: approx. 51 (53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 65, 66) cm.
Sleeve length (short version): approx. 7 (10, 10, 13, 16, 16, 16, 16) cm.
Sleeve length (long version): approx. 48 (49, 50, 49, 48, 48, 48, 48, 48) cm.
Note: The fabric is very elastic due to the ribbing and will stretch to fit the stated measurements. The length can easily be adjusted.
Yarn: 1 strand of either Pure Silk, Cotton Merino, or Merino by Knitting for Olive,
250m/50g - 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls for the short-sleeved version, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls for the long-sleeved version.
PLEASE NOTE! If you want to knit the long-sleeved version, add one extra ball at checkout in all sizes except S...!
YARN OPTIONS: Click the yarn name - Pure Silk - Cotton Merino
The samples are knitted in Cotton Merino in the color Linen, Pure Silk in the color Wheat, Merino in the color Marzipan, Merino in the color Dusty Aqua, and Merino in the color Dusty Olive.
Recommended needles: 2.5 mm and 3 mm circular needles, 3 mm double-pointed needles, or the needle size required to achieve gauge.
Gauge after blocking: 30 sts and 40 rows = 10 cm in 2x2 ribbing on 3 mm needles.
Notions: Stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, and a needle.