Ina - Summer by Forage and Make

Ina - Summer

Knitting
January 2016
Fern Fiber Mulberry Silk
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
580 - 840 yards (530 - 768 m)
XS-XL
Flag of English English
This pattern is available for $8.00 USD buy it now

This relaxed swing tank is knit top down, in the round with seamless construction. It is well fitted in the shoulders and back and has regular increases down the centre front and back as well as the sides to create a loose swing hem with lovely shape and movement. A simple but effective eyelet lace adds interest to the front and back. Perfect for hot summer days this tee is perfect for everyday wear, paired casually with high waisted jeans or dress it up with a smart pencil skirt. Knit out of lovely soft and drapey cotton, silk or linen this tee is easily washed and a pleasure to wear.

Materials
580-840 yards (520-780m)
Fingering weight (4 ply) cotton, silk or linen yarn
Sample 1 used Fern Fiber Mulberry Silk Fingering weight dyed with cocoa chaff
Sample 2 used Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton 4ply in Fawn and Light Teal

Gauge
4”x4” square stockinette stitch = 20 stitches x 35 rows after blocking

Needles
One 16” and one 24-32” circular needle in size US 5 (3.75mm)

Finished Dimensions
In inches
Back (shoulder to shoulder) 13.5 (14, 14.5, 15, 16)
Chest (36, 39, 42, 46, 51)
Front Length 17.5 (18, 18.25, 18.5, 18.75)

Tools
Stitch markers, blunt tapestry needle