Knitting kit - Kaarina tee by Sari Nordlund

The Kaarina Tee is a summery, boxy top adorned with a cable pattern on the front and back, with 2x2 ribbing on the sides and sleeves.

Knitting begins at the back neckline and increases until the full width of the back is reached, first in the cable pattern then in 2x2 ribbing. The cable pattern increases are fully presented in charts. Stitches are then picked up at the shoulders to knit the front. The front and back are joined under the arms, then the body is worked in the round. Stitches are then picked up from the body to knit the sleeves and the neckline band in 2x2 ribbing. The hem and neckline are finished with a tubular bind off, which provides an elegant and stretchy finish.

For a summer version, it is recommended to use cotton, viscose, or linen blends with a beautiful drape. For a warmer version suitable for winter, opt for a yarn with a high wool content. To best highlight the cables, it is advisable to choose a solid or slightly variegated color.

The Kaarina Tee is knitted with two strands of fingering weight yarn held together, but it can also be made with a single strand of DK weight yarn.

The length of the body and sleeves is easily adjustable to your preferences. It is recommended to try on the garment regularly during knitting to achieve the ideal length.

Note: For a cropped version, simply knit approximately 15 to 20 cm for the body.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished Garment Bust Circumference
105 (114, 122, 131, 147) (156, 164, 173, 181) cm

The model is designed with 25-30 cm of positive ease.

Body Length (hem to underarm)
30 (30, 30, 33, 33) (33, 35, 35, 35) cm

Sleeve Length (cuff to underarm)
12 cm

Upper Arm Circumference
38 (40, 44, 46, 48) (50, 52, 54, 56) cm

Any modification to the garment's length will affect the yarn quantity needed.

Sample shown

Knitting for Olive Pure Silk
100% silk
250 m per 50 g

6 (7, 8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13) balls

Colorway: Cardamom

Needles

3.5 mm (US 4):

• 40 cm (16") circular for the neckline
• DPNs or circular needles for small diameters (cuffs)
• At least 80 cm (32") circular for the hem

4 mm (US 6):

• DPNs or circular needles for the sleeves
• At least 80 cm (32") circular for the body

Gauge

20 stitches and 29 rows = 10 cm (4") in 2x2 rib and charted pattern, with the larger needles, after blocking.

Notions

• 4 stitch markers
• 4 locking stitch markers
• 1 cable needle (optional)
• Waste yarn
• Tapestry needle
• Blocking tools (mat and pins)