Birkelunden tee is a simple summer t-shirt. It is knit top down and has a rolled collar, a decorative stranded colorwork around the neckline, short rows in the back and a modified raglan that gives an elegant look. The design is cropped and will look great with skirts, high waisted pants or over a summer dress. The length of the body and sleeves is easily adjustable.

Sizing:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Measurments:
Breast circumfrence: 83 (92) 102 (111) 120 (131) 139 (150) 160 cm / 32.5 (36) 40 (44) 47 (51.5) 55 (59) 63 inches
Upper arm circumfrence: 31 (33) 37 (40) 45 (50) 55 (58) 61 cm / 12 (13) 14.5 (15.5) 17.5 (19.5) 22.5 (24) inches

Testers found the fit is best when choosing a size as close as possible to your own chest measurement. The tee will also get wider with use.

Gauge:
19 sts x 26 rows on 10x10 cm/4 inches inches after blocking. This will usually mean 20 sts on 10 cm/4 inches while knitting.

Yarn:
Line from Sandnes Garn (- 110 m on 50g
Other yarn recommendations: Rauma Pelini, Jarbo Lin or other yarn with linen. The linen has little stretch and will keep the neck line in place. If you choose a cotton or wool blend you might have to add an elastic in the collar after some wear.

Needle suggestion:
3 mm (2.5 US) og 4 mm (6 US)

Make a swatch, block it and measure it before you start knitting. This is very important to ensure a good fit, especially if you knit with a different type of yarn. With a 100% linen yarn, some need to go down two needle sizes to hit gauge.

Yarn quantity (Sandnes Garn Line):
Main color:200 (250) 250 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 450 g
Contrast color: 50g for all sizes.

If you shorten/legthen body or sleeves or knit with another yarn or gauge you might need more/less yarn.

You will also need:
Stitch markers, stitch holder (waste yarn),
measuring tape and a needle to weave in ends.

When buying this pattern you get the Birkelunden puff tee free of charge. Just add them both to your chart and you only pay for one at check out.