Even though it looks complicated this very fine leaf patterned yoke is not hard to knit. It is worked top down and higher at the back neckline (after the edging) to make the yoke fit beautifully.

Sizes
(2) 4 (6) 8 years

Finished measurements
Chest circumference:
(69) 76 (80) 85 cm
(27.25) 30 (31.5) 33.5”

Total length:
(35) 39 (43) 47 cm
(13.75) 15.25 (17) 18.5”

Yarn
Sandnes Garn Sunday (100 % merino wool, 50 g = 235 m).
Støvet Rose 4332: (100) 150 (150) 200 g

Recommended needles
2,5 and 3 mm US 1.5 and US 2.5 double pointed needles.
2,5 and 3 mm US 1.5 and US 2.5 circular needles, 40 and 60 cm 16 and 24 inches.

Gauge
28 sts x 40 rows in St st on larger needles = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4”.

Size guide
Lille Sommer Ella has a spacious shape. Length is measured in the middle of the back, excluding the neck band. Since the tee is knitted top down, it is easy to adjust the length of body and sleeves.

Construction
Lille Sommer Ella is knitted top-down. After the neckband, short rows are worked to make the front neckline lower than the back. Then the yoke with lace pattern is worked, raglan increases are made and finally the sleeves and body are separated and worked one at a time.