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Immerse yourself in the colors of fall with the Leaf Peeping Tee. Featuring a boxy, relaxed shape, this stylish tee is very simple to construct: Two identical rectangles are seamed together at the sides and shoulders, then ribbing is added to the hem and armhole openings. Three-color linen stitch—a deceptively easy pattern to work—gives the garment texture while allowing you to play with color.

Difficulty Beginner

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 40 ½ (46 ½, 52, 58, 64, 70)“ circumference at underarm. Sample shown measures 40 ½”, modeled with 6 ½“ positive ease.

Yarn Omega Trigo (100% mercerized cotton; 295 yd 270 m/ 3 ½ oz 100 g): #221 Beige (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls; #227 Coffee (CC1) and #253 Mauve (CC2), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3) ball(s) each. Yarn distributed by Creative Yarn Source.

Hook Size E/4 (3.5 mm) and size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Removable stitch markers (m); yarn needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 21 rows = 4” in linen st patt, using larger hook.

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NOTES

• This tee is constructed from two identical body panels to which a ribbed hem is added. The hems are left open at the sides for a relaxed fit.

• To change colors, work to the last yarnover in the old color, pick up the new color, and complete the stitch with the new color.

• Do not fasten off each color at the end of the row. Carry the color up as the work progresses.