Half brioche T-shirt •••••
Size:
36-40 (42-44)
Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 104 (120) cm Length: 51 (54) cm
Material:
Rico Fashion Cotton Ribbon chunky. Content: 100 % cotton.
50 g = 75 m.
11 (14) balls – col 007 mustard
Knitting needles:
Size 7 mm
Tension:
15 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm over pattern on 7 mm needles, or the size required to give the correct tension.
It is essential to work to the stated tension to achieve the correct size of garment.
Abbreviation s1p = slip 1 stitch purlways
Notes
The yarn amounts stated are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Where only one figure is given this applies to all sizes.
Where the figure 0 appears, no sts, times or rows are worked for this size.
After casting off one stitch will remain on the right hand needle which is not included in the instructions that follow.
Back
Using 7 mm needles cast on 63 (75) sts.
1st row (RS ). K1, *k1, p1, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. 2nd row. K1, p1, *k1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1.
Last 2 rows set rib.
Cont in rib until work measures 10 cm, ending with a WS row.
Next row. K1, *yarn over (yo), s1p, p1, rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, s1p, k1.
Next Row. K1, *knit tog next st and loop across st (yo and s1p of previous row), k1, rep from * to last 2 sts, purl tog next st and loop across st (yo and s1p of previous row), yo, k1.
Last 2 rows set patt.
Next Row. Patt 4, m1, patt to last 4 sts, m1, patt to end. 65 (77) sts. Keeping continuity of patt as set (throughout) work 7 rows inc 1 st at each end as before in 4th row. 67 (79) sts.
Work 11 rows inc 1 st at each end as before in next and every foll alt row. 79 (91) sts.
Cont without shaping until work measures 25 (28) cm, ending with a WS row.
Shape armholes
Work 2 rows dec 1 st at each end of foll row. 77 (89) sts.
Next Row. Patt2tog, s1, k2tog, psso, patt to last 5 sts, patt3tog, patt2tog. 71 (83) sts.
Work 1 row.
Rep last 2 rows once more. 65 (77) sts.**
Cont without shaping until work measures 51 (54) cm, ending with a WS row.
Cast off in patt.
Front
Work as given for back to **. Cont without shaping until work measures 45 (48) cm, ending with a WS row.
Shape neck
Next Row. Patt 25 (30), turn and leave rem sts on a stitch holder. Next Row. Patt.
Work 11 rows dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every foll alt row. 19 (24) sts.
Cont without shaping until work measures 51 (54) cm, ending with a WS row.
Cast off in patt.
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem 40 (47) sts left on stitch holder, cast off 15 (17) sts, patt to end. 25 (30) sts. Next Row. Patt.
Work 11 rows dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every foll alt row. 19 (24) sts.
Cont without shaping until work measures 51 (54) cm, ending with a WS row.
Cast off in patt.
Join right shoulder.
Neckband
With RS facing using 7 mm needles pick upp and knit 63 (67) sts evenly around neckline.
Starting with a WS row, work 6 rows in rib as set for back.
Cast off in rib.
Armhole edgings (both alike)
With RS facing using 7 mm needles, pick up and knit 79 sts evenly around armhole.
Starting with a WS row, work 6 rows in rib as set for back.
Cast off in rib.
Finishing
Join left shoulder and neckband seam. Join side seams and armhole edgings. Block out garment to the measurements given and place under damp cloths and leave until dry.
Design: Rico