Palm Oasis - T-Shirt

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Finished bust circumference: 83.5 (96.5, 102.75, 109.25, 115.75) [128.5, 135, 141.5, 154.25, 160.75] cm / 32.75 (38, 40.5, 43, 45.5) [50.5, 53.25, 55.75, 60.75, 63.25]” – recommended to be worn with 5-12 cm / 2-4.75” of positive ease at the bust.

YARN
De Rerum Natura Antigone (100% organic linen; 260 metres / 284 yards per 100 g)

930 (1060, 1215, 1340, 1565) [1725, 1785, 1970, 2060, 2255] metres / 1015 (1160, 1330, 1465, 1710) [1885, 1950, 2155, 2255, 2465] yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Libellule. Francesca wears a size 3 with 7.25 cm / 2.75” of negative ease at the bust.

NEEDLES
3.25 mm / US 3 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain cable gauge)
2.75 mm / US 2 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain lace gauge)
2.25 mm / US 1 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle 2-3 sizes smaller than needle used for cable gauge)

You will also need the needle sizes above in your preferred format for small-circumference knitting.

GAUGE
28 sts x 40 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round in cable pattern on largest needle, after blocking)
28 sts x 40 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round in lace pattern on middle needle, after blocking)

Block the lace swatch vertically with weight at the bottom to represent finished yoke depth once the project is worn and confirm row gauge to ensure best fit.

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• Cable needle
• 3.25 mm / US D crochet hook
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• Provisional Cast-On
• Reading your knitting
• Cables
• Lace
• Tubular Bind-Off

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Francesca Margaux
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab & Jen Hurley
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Neck circumference: 54.25 (60, 60, 62.75, 64.25) [64.25, 66.5, 70, 70, 70.75] cm / 21.25 (23.5, 23.5, 24.75, 25.25) [25.25, 26.25, 27.5, 27.5, 27.75]”
• Yoke depth: 17.25 (18.25, 19.5, 19.5, 21.25) [22.25, 22.25, 22.25, 25.25, 26.25] cm / 6.75 (7.25, 7.75, 7.75, 8.25) [8.75, 8.75, 8.75, 10, 10.25]”
• Bust circumference: 83.5 (96.5, 102.75, 109.25, 115.75) [128.5, 135, 141.5, 154.25, 160.75] cm / 32.75 (38, 40.5, 43, 45.5) [50.5, 53.25, 55.75, 60.75, 63.25]”
• Side length from underarm: 30.25 (30.25, 30.25, 30.25, 32.25) [32.25, 34.25, 34.25, 34.25, 34.25] cm / 12 (12, 12, 12, 12.75) [12.75, 13.5, 13.5, 13.5, 13.5]” (customisable)
• Upper sleeve circumference: 32.25 (32.25, 38.5, 38.5, 45) [45, 45, 51.5, 51.5, 57.75] cm / 12.75 (12.75, 15.25, 15.25, 17.75) [17.75, 17.75, 20.25, 20.25, 22.75]”
• Sleeve length from underarm: 10.75 (10.75, 10.75, 10.75, 12.75) [12.75, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5] cm / 4.25 (4.25, 4.25, 4.25, 5) [5, 4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 4.5]” (customisable)