Xyris is a light tee with a graphic lace all over the back. The body is knitted in the round from the bottom up until the armholes. Front and back are then separated and knitted flat, continuing the lace motif on the back and shaping a low scoop neckline on the front. Shoulders are joined with a three needle bind-off and stitches are picked up along the armholes and neckline to finish them in a large ribbing pattern. With simple stitches, the lace is worked on both RS and WS rows, with a twisted stitch structure that makes it easier to read. The loose fit and simple shape make this tee an easy to wear summer or versatile mid-season garment.
This kit includes the yarn. The pattern is available HERE for free.
Sizes : 1 (2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7) All measurements are those of the finished tee. See last pictures for schematic and complete measurements. Finished bust circumference : 92 (105 / 118 / 131 / 145 / 158 / 172) cm 36 ¼ (41 ¼ / 46 ½ / 51 ½ / 57 / 62 ¼ / 67 ¾)“
Choose a size with 15 to 20 cm – 6 to 7 ¾“ positive ease at bust. If you are in between sizes, size up for more ease. Shown in size 2 on a 84 cm – 33” bust
Needles : Main Fabric : 3.25 mm (US 3) circular needles with appropriate length to knit in the round and magic loop or DPNs. Neckline : 2.75 mm (US 2) circular needles with appropriate length to knit in the round and magic loop or DPNs. or size required to get gauge
Gauge : 24 sts x 34 rnds per 10 cm – 4” with larger needles in lace motif after blocking To swatch, cast-on 49 sts and work the lace Chart from page 8 in the round at least once and a half (about 45 rnds).
