Knitting Kit - Loop Tee by Other Loops_

The DIRECTION_LOOP_TEE is a loose-fitting t-shirt with a saddle shoulder that extends across the entire width of the back. The elegant shoulder construction is highlighted by the stripe orientation.

The t-shirt is knitted seamlessly, from top to bottom. It begins by casting on stitches in the middle of the back, then knitting flat, first on the left shoulder then on the right shoulder. Stitches are then picked up along the front edges of the shoulders and across the back. The work continues flat, while increasing for the sleeves and neckline. Stitches are cast on at the front to join the work, then the yoke is knitted in the round on circular needles. The work is then separated for the body and sleeves, which are knitted separately in the round and finished with a folded edge. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neckline and knitted in rib in the round. The ribbing is bound off using a tubular bind off. The stripes are created using a simple chart throughout the project.

Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)

Choosing your size

For a classic fit, choose a size where the garment's bust circumference is 10 to 20 cm larger than your actual bust circumference.

For a loose fit, choose a size where the garment's bust circumference is up to 30 cm larger than your actual bust circumference.

Both models shown are wearing size M with a positive ease of 25 cm.

Measurements

Bust circumference
98 (102) 109 (113) 123 (131) cm

Length
50 (51) 52 (54) 56 (58) cm

(measured from the bottom of the neckline at the back)

Shoulder width
43 (43) 48 (48) 55 (55) cm

(measured from shoulder to shoulder)

Materials

Color option 1 – Knitting for Olive

Color A

• 1 strand of Pure Silk (50 g / 250 m)
  • 150 (150) 150-200 (200) 200 (200) g
• Knitted with:
  • 1 strand of Compatible Cashmere (25 g / 150 m)
  • 100 (125) 125 (125) 125 (150) g

Color B

• 1 strand of Pure Silk (50 g / 250 m)
  • 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) g
• Knitted with:
  • 1 strand of Compatible Cashmere (25 g / 150 m)
  • 50 (50) 50 (50) 75 (75) g

Yarns used for photographed models

Light model with dark stripes

• Pure Silk color Cream
• Compatible Cashmere color Cream
• Stripes: Pure Silk color Blue Tit
• Compatible Cashmere color Licorice

from Knitting for Olive.

Recommended needles

• 3.5 mm circular needles (40 cm and 100 cm cables)
• 3 mm circular needles (40 cm cable)

Gauge

22 stitches x 32 rows with 3.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm.