Low Country Tee by Donna Estin

Low Country Tee

Knitting
April 2026
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
856 - 2035 yards (783 - 1861 m)
Finished Chest Circumference: 34 (38, 42, 46) (49, 53, 57, 60)”/85 (95, 105, 115) (122.5, 132.5, 142.5, 150) cm
English
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When it’s the warmest, linen feels so cool against the skin. This tee combines just the right amount of lace with stockinette that is designed to last. Linen is a strong fiber that can grow in length over time, so this tee allows for that in body and sleeves.

Construction: Tee is worked seamlessly from the bottom up, with very little finishing. Body is worked in the round from the bottom up to armhole and sts are put on hold. Each sleeve is worked in the round from the bottom up and joined with the body. Raglan shaping brings body and sleeves together, tapering to the neck.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Sizes
Woman’s XS (S, M, L) (1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)

Finished Measurements
Chest circumference: 34 (38, 42, 46) (49, 53, 57, 60)”/85 (95, 105, 115) (122.5, 132.5, 142.5, 150) cm

Intended to be worn with 3-4”/7.5-10cm positive ease, and designed to fit actual chest measurements of 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54, 56)”/75 (85, 95, 105) (115, 125, 135, 140) cm

Overall Cropped Length: 19.5 (20, 21, 21.5) (22.5, 23, 24, 24.5)”/49 (50, 52.5, 54) (56, 57.5, 60, 61) cm
Overall Standard Length: 23.5 (24, 25, 25.5) (26.5, 27, 28, 28.5)”/59 (60, 62.5, 64) (66, 67.5, 70, 71) cm

Materials
LoftyFiber Euroflax 14/4 Sport (3.5 oz/100g, 270yds/246m, 100% Wet Spun Linen): for cropped length as shown 4 (4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) hanks or for standard length 4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 8, 8) hanks Limestone

Total yarn needed
For cropped length: 856 (964, 1101, 1223) (1352, 1508, 1680, 1797) yds/782 (881, 1007, 1119) (1236, 1379, 1536, 1643) m
For standard length: 991 (1115, 1268, 1406) (1547, 1718, 1906, 2035) yds/906 (1020, 1160, 1286) (1414, 1571, 1743, 1861) m

Size US 3 (3.25mm) circular 24-32”/60-80cm depending on garment size, and one set of double pointed needles (DPN) or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTE – it’s easier to work linen loosely on a smaller needle than to work tightly on a larger needle

Extra Needle Size US 3 (3.25mm) or smaller circular, any length
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Waste Yarn

Gauge 24 sts & 32 rows = 4”/10cm in Lace and Stockinette, blocked

For tips on knitting with linen including needle selection, please visit: https://www.donnaestin.com/post/tips-for-knitting-with-linen

Photos by Shelby Louise Photography