Irene Tee - Knitting Pattern

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Irene Tee is a short-sleeve V-neck raglan top, fresh and feminine—perfect for the spring and summer seasons. It is worked seamlessly from the top down, allowing for customizable length as desired. The project starts flat, with raglan increases while shaping the neckline. Then, the piece is joined in the round to continue knitting in circular. The bottom edge, as well as the sleeve ribbing, is adorned with a series of twisted stitches. Finally, the neckline is finished with an I-cord edge.

The yarn used is Rosários4 Madragoa, a 100% bourette silk yarn, fingering weight (200 m/50 g). It is the ideal choice for lightweight, breathable garments with a matte finish and a delicately rustic texture.

The pattern is available in 8 adult sizes. The tee shown in the photo is size 3, worn with 7 cm/2.75” of positive ease. For reference, I am 170 cm/5'7” tall, and my bust circumference is 96 cm/38.5”.

About This Pattern

Sizes: (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] {7, 8}.

Finished Garment Measurements: (85.5, 97, 103) [114.5, 125.5, 131.5] {143, 154.5} cm/(34.25, 38.75, 41.25) [45.75, 50.25, 52.5] {57.25, 61.75}” approximate bust circumference.

Positive Ease: Between 5 cm/2” and 10 cm/4”.

To choose your size, add your desired ease to your

actual bust measurement and then find the closest size in the chart. For example: if your bust measures 86 cm/34.5”, you should knit size 2, which has a finished measurement of 97 cm/38.75” (with 11 cm/4.5” of positive ease).

Gauge: 21 sts x 32 rows (10 cm/4”) in stockinette stitch, using the main needles, after blocking.

Suggested Needles: Main circular needles, 4.0 mm/US 6, or the size needed to achieve the required gauge. The cable length may vary depending on the section being knit. For small circumferences, you can use double-pointed needles, short circular needles, or long circular needles with the Magic Loop technique.

Yarn and Yardage:

Yarn weight: Fingering.

Yarn Used in Sample: Rosários 4 Madragoa (100% silk), 200 m/50 g (219 yd/1.76 oz).

Approximate Yardage: (555, 615, 710) [780, 910, 945] {1085, 1165} m/(605, 675, 775) [855, 995, 1035] {1185, 1275} yd of Rosários4 Madragoa or a similar fingering weight yarn, or (3, 4, 4) [4, 5, 5] {6, 6} skeins of Rosários 4 Madragoa.

Notions: Tapestry needle, blocking tools, stitch markers, and scissors

Techniques Used: Increases leaning to the left and right on both the right side and wrong side of the fabric, Standard Bind-Off or Tubular Bind-Off (optional), I-Cord Bind-Off, Twisted Loop Cast-On, and German Twisted Cast-On. You will also work stitch crosses and twisted knit stitches. All techniques are explained in the instructions and through linked videos provided in this pattern.