DESIGN INFORMATION
Laurel is a tee worked in a lace and stockinette stitch pattern, featuring scalloped hems and an easy garter stitch neckband. The front and back are worked in pieces from the bottom up, back & forth in rows, and seamed after all pieces have been knit. The drop-shoulder sleeves are worked from the bottom up and set into the armhole. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neck opening to work the garter stitch neckband.

The sample is knit with Purl Soho’s Sweetgrass, a unique blend of cotton and alpaca, in Heirloom White. Laurel is an elevated take on a casual white tee and you’ll find yourself reaching for it through the rest of summer and into fall. The delicate lace details add a romantic touch to your wardrobe without feeling overly fussy or fancy. Please share your progress on instagram with #laureltee

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate / Advanced Beginner

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest Measurements 44 (48, 52, 55 ½, 59 ½) (64, 68, 72, 75 ½)” to fit 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)” chest; designed with 12-16” positive ease.
Sample shown in size 2 on 34” chest with 14” positive ease. Sample length modeled on 5’3” height.

YARN
Purl Soho Sweetgrass - Fingering weight; 65% organic cotton, 35% superfine alpaca; 437 yards (400 meters) / 100 g (3.5 oz)
3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins, photographed in Heirloom White or ~870 (958, 1078, 1180, 1356) (1518, 1678, 1830, 1986) yards of a fingering weight yarn.
Note: Sizes 1 and 2 may be able to get by with 2 skeins if you unravel your swatches. I suggest leaving the third skein unwound unless you need it, and you may be able to return/exchange it.

GAUGE
32 sts and 40 rows to 5” with gauge needles over Laurel lace pattern, after blocking

NEEDLES
US 2.5 / 3 mm 32” circular needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 1 / 2.75 mm 16” circular needles, for neckband
Note: A circular needle is used to accommodate the number of stitches for the body and neckband. Fronts, Back and Sleeves are worked in pieces.

TOOLS
Stitch markers (2), locking stitch markers (4), tapestry needle, blocking wires, blocking pins.