BABY GEM TEE
A '90s-inspired fitted tee with lettuce hems!
The Baby Gem Tee features a folded crew neck, short sleeves, cropped length, fully fashioned European shoulder seams, and of course an adorable ruffle-y lettuce-edge trim!
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
To fit chest sizes: 71-76 (81-86, 92-97, 102-107, 112-117)(122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158)cm /28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) inches
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 76 (87, 97, 107, 117) (127, 137, 148, 158)cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62) inches – to be worn with approximately 0-5cm / 0-2 inches positive ease. However a slight amount of negative ease would also be suitable.
The model’s height is 155cm / 5 feet 1 inches, with a chest (fullest point) circumference of approximately 76cm / 30 inches and is shown wearing size 1 with no ease.
MATERIALS
Recommended Yarn
Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit (fingering weight; 100% cotton; 180m / 195 yds per 50g / 1.75oz)
The modelled sample is shown in colour 9564 Matcha
3 (4, 4, 5, 6) (6, 6, 8, 8) balls
OR approximately 505 (585, 690, 805, 905) (1055, 1185, 1290, 1365) m / 550 (640, 755, 880, 995) (1160, 1305, 1420, 1500) yards of a fingering weight yarn
Yarn Substitution: Choose a 100% cotton or summery fibre fingering weight yarn with a little bit of structure. Cotton or linen blended with other fibres (silk, bamboo, wool, etc) would work well. Wool sock yarn is an option as well, if you would like a warmer tee.
Needles
• 3.5mm (US 4) circular needle 80-100cm / 32-40 inch long (longer needle for size 5+) for body, PLUS a 40cm / 16 inch circular needle for sleeves*
• 3mm (US 2½) circular needle 80-100cm / 32-40 inch long (longer needle for size 5+) for hem, PLUS a circular needle 40cm / 16 inch long for collar and sleeve edgings*
• OPTIONAL: 2.5mm (US 1½) or 2.75mm (US 2) needle any style for hem and sleeve edge bind off
Notions
3 stitch markers, 4 removable stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle
GAUGE
23 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches on 3.5mm (US 4) needles in Stocking stitch pattern, blocked.
Adjust needle size if needed to obtain the correct gauge.
