Sylven strikes the perfect balance between effortless wear and timeless charm. The delicate lace border adds a graceful touch, while the short sleeves and well-shaped fit make it a versatile choice for any wardrobe.
Designed to flatter all sizes, Sylven is a go-to piece for warmer days—light, breathable, and endlessly wearable. Whether paired with a flowing skirt or your favorite jeans, this tee is sure to become a cherished staple in your handknit collection!

CONSTRUCTION
Sylven is worked from the top down. First, the back yoke is worked back and forth until the underarm while shaping the shoulders using short rows. Then, stitches are picked up to work the front shoulders. The shoulders are joined by casting on stitches for the front neck, and the front yoke is worked to the underarm, where the front and back are joined to work the body in the round.
For the sleeves, stitches are picked up around the armhole. The sleeve caps are shaped using German short rows. The sleeves are worked in the round. To finish the neckline, stitches are picked up, after which the ribbing is worked in the round.

The pattern includes instructions for horizontal bust darts. The darts are optional; instructions for a sweater with and without darts are given.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) {5, 6, 7, 8}
Finished bust circumference 86.5 (100, 113.5, 120) {133.5, 140, 153.5, 160} cm / 34.75 (40, 45.25, 48) {53.25, 56, 61.25, 64}”.

The sweater is designed to have a comfortable fit with approx 10-15 cm / 4-6” of positive ease around the bust.
Sample is shown in size 2 with 10 cm / 4” of positive ease.

YARN
Sample shown in Pascuali Sole, 90% cotton, 10% cashmere, 140 m / 153 yards per 50 gr, colorway 107.

Approx 630 (680, 740, 810) {870, 920, 1000, 1070} m / 690 (745, 810, 885) {950, 1005, 1095, 1170} yards.

NEEDLES
Needle A (for the body and the sleeves)
One 80 cm / 32” circular needle, and a (set of) needle(s) for working small circumferences in the round in size needed to obtain the gauge listed.
Suggested needle size: 3.5 mm / US #4.
Needle B (for the ribbing)
One 80 cm / 32” circular needle, and a (set of) needle(s) for working small circumferences in the round.
Suggested needle size 3 mm / US #2.5.

GAUGE
Measured after blocking.

Vertical Line Pattern on Needle A: 21 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”.

NOTE
The Lace Pattern is CHARTED ONLY.