NOTE: Larger needles are for main body, smaller needles for edgings. Pattern file has been updated!

Simple and sweet, this tee takes an ancient pattern, the Old Shale stitch, and puts it to work in a pretty spring and summer top. Mainly worked in a fluffy laceweight, every 13th and 14th rows are worked in a fingering weight yarn. In the sample, these are oddments from my stash, worked in no particular order (though they are matched on back and front, which isn’t a requirement.) Have fun mixing and matching, and using up those tiny bits of precious leftovers, or select a single contrasting yarn for the whole top.

The pattern is easy to memorize and is written to be knit without a chart, but a chart is provided to help with visualizing the different rhythms of the pattern and stripe repeats.

Choosing a Size:
 The sample shown here is size 1 modeled with zero ease, perfect for wearing under a blazer or cardigan - but this versatile shape looks great oversized too. Add length for a tunic look or crop it to wear with skirts and dresses.

MATERIALS:


• Yarn A: Suri Alpaca or Mohair Lace
 (350, 430, 490, 570) (650, 715, 800) yards 
Sample shown in Shirley Brian Yarns Sea Lane Suri Silk in Childlike Empress (74% Baby Suri Alpaca, 26% Mulberry Silk; 50g; 328 yards)
• Yarn B: fingering
(100, 125, 145, 165) (190, 225, 250) yards
Sample shown uses odds & ends from stash, look for yarns that are approx. 420 yards per 100 g
• US 6 (4 mm) needles
• US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” circular needles
• Darning needle
• Stitch holders or waste yarn