Mai Minikins by Forage and Make

Mai Minikins

Knitting
March 2017
Sport (12 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
280 - 1483 yards (256 - 1356 m)
6-12mths,18mths, 2T, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
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CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
A drapey and boxy tee with two options for length, hip length, or an above the knee shift dress. Knit in the round from the bottom up starting with a beautiful inverted scallop lace hem, the tee continues up without waist shaping for a relaxed fit. The front and back are separated and dolman sleeves are cast on. Attached i-cord is worked on the edge of the sleeves and neck for a neat finish and a scoop neck makes this easy to slip over the head. Kitchener stitch joins the shoulders. Knit in a lovely plant dyed hemp this tee is perfect for long hot summer days. Simply throw it in the washing machine after a day in the salt, sand and sunshine. The hemp will only get better with every wash and wear.

MATERIALS
Hip length: 280 (327, 406, 484, 597, 729, 963, 990) yards 256 (299, 371, 442, 546, 667, 789, 905)m
Dress length: 410 (483, 613, 748, 941, 1138, 1309,1483) yards 375 (442, 561, 684, 860, 1041, 1197, 1356)m
Fingering weight 4 ply hemp, linen or cotton yarn
Sample used Hemp for Knitting hand dyed with blackberries (For recipe go to https://forageandmake.squarespace.com/blog-1/2017/2/4/blackberry-dye)

GAUGE
4”x4” square stockinette stitch = 28 stitches x 38 rows after blocking

NEEDLES
Two 24” circular needle in size 2.5US (3mm)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Choose a size with 2-4” 5-10cm of positive ease through the largest part of the body.
Age: 6-12mths (18mths, 2T, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12)
Body Circumference: 20.5 (21.5,23, 25,27.5, 29.5, 31, 32.5)” 52 (54.5, 58.5, 63.5, 69.75, 75, 78.75, 82.5)cm
All lengths are from shoulder seam to hem
Tee Length: 9.25 (10, 11.25, 12.5, 14.25, 16.75, 18.5, 20.25)” 23.5 (25.5, 28.5, 31.75, 36, 42.5, 47, 51.5)cm
Dress Length: 14.25 (15.5, 18, 20.5, 24, 27.75, 29.75, 32)” 36 (39.25, 45.75, 52, 61, 70.5, 75.5, 81.25)cm

TOOLS
Stitch markers, blunt tapestry needle, stitch holder or waste yarn