SAILOR LIGHT is worked in stockinette stitch with stripes worked in a slipped stitch pattern. The slipped stitch pattern is straightforward. In this project, what looks like a stranded pattern is knitted with one color at a time, lowering the
difficulty level.
SAILOR LIGHT is worked seamlessly from the top down. It has a simple silhouette with the shoulder line pushed forward. First, the neck rib edge is worked in the round, then short rows are worked to shape the neckline, and then the work is continued in the round until the total shoulder width is achieved. After this, the work is divided into front and back sections, and each section is worked back and forth separately to the bottom of the armholes. The sections are then joined again to form the body which is worked in the round. New stitches for the sleeves are picked up and knitted along the armholes, and short rows are worked to shape the top of the sleeve. The sleeves are then worked in the round on a circular needle.
Throughout the pattern you will find links for short videos demonstrating the techniques. You can also find these videos on my YouTube channel.
Sizes
Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6)
Bust circumference: 101 (107) 116 (124) 133 (139) cm
Tee length: 49 (50) 51 (52) 53 (54) cm
Tunic length: 80 (81) 82 (83) 84 (85) cm
Sleeve length: 22 (22) 22 (22) 22 (22) cm
How much positive ease you like in your clothes varies from person to person. Measuring some of your favorite sweaters can help you choose the perfect size.
In my TEE, I have 18 cm of positive ease.
In my TUNIC, I have 33 cm of positive ease.
Gauge
19 sts × 31 rows in PATTERN on a 4 mm needle = 10 × 10 cm
Needles
Circular needles:
3.5 mm (40 and 80/120 cm)
4 mm (40 and 80/120 cm)
Materials
Tee
Color A:
350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (500) g Trio 2 by Isager in color Ink (50 % linen, 30 % cotton, 20 % lyocell; 175 m/50 g)
– two strands of the yarn are held together
Color B:
100 (100) 100 (100) 150 (150) g Trio 2 by Isager in color Linen (50 % linen, 30 % cotton, 20 % lyocell; 175 m/50 g)
– two strands of the yarn are held together
Tunic
Color A:
550 (600) 600 (650) 650 (700) g Trio 2 by Isager in color Sky (50 % linen, 30 % cotton, 20 % lyocell; 175 m/50 g)
– two strands of the yarn are held together
Color B:
150 (150) 200 (200) 200 (200) g Trio 2 by Isager in color Ink (50 % linen, 30 % cotton, 20 % lyocell; 175 m/50 g)
– two strands of the yarn are held together