Paphia Tee

Paphia Tee is a butterfly-sleeved and V-necked summer tee that features a simple lace pattern on sleeves and hem. It is worked seamlessly from the top-down, first flat, then in the round.

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SIZING:
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
The sweater is intended to be worn with approx. 1-2"/2-5 cm of positive ease at the bust.
Finished bust measurements approx. 31.5(35.5, 39.5, 43.5, 47.25, 51, 55, 59, 63)" / 80(90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160) cm.
To fit bust sizes: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)" / 75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155) cm.
Shown in size S with approx. 2"/5 cm positive ease.

MATERIALS:
YARN:
Quince & co. Sparrow (100% organic linen, 50g / 168 yds / 155 m/skein). You need approx.: 6 (7, 8, 10, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16) skeins or 963 (1176, 1299, 1516, 1659, 1877, 2110, 2276, 2646) yds / 889 (1085, 1199, 1398, 1530, 1732, 1947, 2100, 2441) m of fingering weight or similar yarn. The sample is knitted in colorway Paprika.

NEEDLES:
US 2.5 / 3 mm 32"/80 cm circular needle
US 1.5 / 2.5 mm 32"/80 cm circular needle.
Adjust the needle size to get the correct gauge.

OTHER:
Tapestry needle, stitch markers (4)

GAUGE:
24 sts and 30 rows = 4 x 4"  / 10 x 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with (US 2.5/3 mm) needles

Techniques used:
knit
purl
knitting flat
knitting in the round
knit increasing https://youtu.be/85eIQOkryxI
purl increasing https://youtu.be/fwOr3qE2L2Y
finishing the v-neck (picking up stitches, centered decrease, italian bind off, tutorial https://youtu.be/HHRwvIgYP6E )
lace knitting (yarn over, k2tog, ssk)