This tee shirt is knit using a cotton linen blend at a loose
gauge. The result is an elastic fabric that works up quickly
and fits beautifully. The top half of the yoke features a lace
panel covering the shoulders and back.
Named after the duality
of the Gemini, this pullover can be worn
with the lace to the back for a more casual look or with the
lace facing forward for a dressier look.
Recommended needle size [always use a needle
size that gives you the gauge
listed below -- every knitter's
gauge is unique] 1
set US 5/3.75mm double-point needles, set
of 5 1 set US 6/4mm double-point needles, set
of 5 24-inch length US 5/3.75mm circular needle 32-inch length US 6/4mm circular needle
22 sts/28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch using US 6/4mm needles
PATTERN NOTES [Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]
Pullover is worked in the round and from the
top down. To achieve the same fit as the sample modeled in the
photographs choose a size with a finished measurement that is
approximately 4 inches smaller than your actual bust size.
sm: slip marker
1 x 1 Ribbing: (k1, p1) to end of round.
DIRECTIONS
Yoke
Using long tail method and US 5/3.75mm
circular needle, CO 136[136, 144, 152, 160, 160, 160] sts. Place
removable marker and join, being careful not to twist.
(Note: Sizes XS & S may find it easier to work
first few rounds on double pointed needles.)
Set-up Round: K17[17, 19, 21, 23, 23, 23],
pm, k34, pm, k34[34, 38, 42, 46, 46, 46],
pm, k34, pm, knit to end of round.
Round 1: K to first marker, sm, *k1, [k2tog,
yo twice, k2tog] to last st before next
marker, k1, sm, repeat from * twice more;
k to end of round.
Round 2 and all Even
Rnds: Knit across rnd
working [k1, p1] into double yarn overs.
Round 3: K to last st before first
marker, kfb, sm, *kfb, [k2tog, yo twice,
k2tog] to last st before next marker, kfb,
sm, repeat from * twice more; kfb, k to
end of round. 144[144, 152, 160, 168, 168,
168] sts. 8 stitches increased.
Round 5: K to last st before first
marker, kfb, sm, *kfb, k1, [k2tog, yo twice,
k2tog] to 2 sts before next marker, k1,
kfb, sm, repeat from * twice more; kfb,
k to end of round. 152[152, 160, 168, 176,
176, 176] sts. 8 stitches increased.
Round 7: K to last st before first
marker, kfb, sm, *k2, yo, k1, [k2tog, yo
twice, k2tog] to last 3 sts before next
marker, k1, yo, k2, sm, repeat from * twice
more; kfb, k to end of round. 160[160, 168,
176, 184, 184, 184] sts. 8 stitches increased.
Round 9: K to last st before first marker,
kfb, sm, *k1, k2tog, yo twice, k1, [k2tog,
yo twice, k2tog] to last 4 sts before next
marker, k1, yo twice, k2tog, k1, sm, repeat
from * twice more, kfb, knit to end of round.
168[168, 176, 184, 192, 192, 192] sts. 8
stitches increased.
200[200, 208, 248, 256, 256, 256] sts total:
50[50, 54, 66, 70, 70, 70] front sts, 50[50,
50, 58, 58, 58, 58] sts for each sleeve,
50[50, 54, 66, 70, 70, 70] back sts.
Change to larger circular needle: Next Round: *K to last st before first
marker, kfb, sm, k1, kfb, k to 2 sts before
next marker, kfb, k1, sm, kfb, repeat from
* once more, k to end of round. 208[208,
216, 256, 264, 264, 264] sts. 8 sts increased
Repeat last round until there are 288[336,
368, 408, 440, 488, 528] sts total: 72[84,
94, 106, 116, 128, 138] front sts, 72[84,
90, 98, 104, 116, 126] sts for each sleeve,
72[84, 94, 106, 116, 128, 138] back sts.
Work even in St st until pullover measures
5[5.5, 6, 6.75, 7.25, 8.25, 10.5] inches
from front neck edge.
Separate sleeves from body: Next Round: *K to first marker, remove
marker and place 72[84, 90, 98, 104, 116,
126] sleeve sts onto waste yarn, sm, repeat
from * once more, k to end of round. 144[168,
188, 212, 232, 256, 276] sts.
Body
Work even in St st until pullover measures
14[14.5, 14.75, 15, 15.25, 15.5, 15.75]
inches from front neck edge.
Next Round (increase round): *K to one
st before marker, m1, k1, sm, k1, m1, repeat
from * once more, k to end of round. 148[172,
192, 216, 236, 260, 280] sts. 4 sts increased.
Work in St st for 2 inches.
Work Inc Round once more. 152[176, 196,
220, 240, 264, 284] sts.
Work in St st until pullover measures 19[19.5,
19.75, 20, 20.25, 20.5, 20.75] inches from
front neck edge, or to desired length.
Change to smaller
circular needle: work
in 1 x 1 Ribbing for 1.5 inches.
Bind off loosely in rib.
Sleeves
Place 72[84, 90, 98, 104, 116, 126] sleeve
sts onto larger dpns. Rejoin yarn and
place a removable marker at underarm.
Work in St st for 6 rounds.
Change to smaller dpns: Work in 1 x 1 Ribbing for 6 rounds.
Bind off loosely in rib.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Wet blocking will open the
lace work on the yoke and soften the linen in
the fabric.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Jane Richmond learned to knit at age 5, relearning the craft through
books in her late teens. The unlikely combination of her two favorite
subjects, math and art, are what lead Jane to knitwear design.
She has been publishing her knitting patterns since 2008.
Jane’s designs are classic and simple. She has a minimalist
approach to knitwear design and a dedication to cleanly written
pattern instructions. Both a process and product knitter, Jane's
goal is to create knits that are enjoyable to knit and easy to
wear.
Read more about her design process and view her entire pattern
collection at janerichmond.com.
