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The Amor de Verano Tee was designed in collaboration with Justina (Feliz Y Punto), and the first time I met her was in stunning Barcelona -- a city by the sea with a fantastic vibe that immediately makes you fall in love.

Justina’s gift to me was 3 skeins of something special - Solaris, the perfect combination of silk and linen. Think of silky and breathable, the ultimate summer fabric. You have to feel it to believe it! Inspired by Solaris, the Amor de Verano Tee is the epitome of summertime comfort that you’ll never want to take off.

For the design, I was inspired by a traveller’s blog post. She packed light and brought only a few clothing items, including a laced polo knit in which she snapped some photos in various outfits. I loved the versatility of the laced polo and knew I had to create my own version. The resulting Amor de Verano Tee is a perfect blend of smart and casual that feels amazing and will make you fall in love with summer all over again.

Get ready for your summer adventures with the Amor de Verano Tee - your perfect companion.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Finished bust circumference:

• 86 (92.5, 104.5, 117, 123, 135.5, 147.5, 154) cm
• 34½ (37, 41¾, 46¾, 49¼, 54¼, 59, 61½)″

Designed to be worn with 2.5-17.5 cm / 1-7” ease, to fit busts with circumference:

• 70-80 (80-90, 90-100, 100-110, 110-120, 120-130, 130-140, 140-150) cm
• 28-32 (32-36, 36-40, 40-44, 44-48, 48-52, 52-56, 56-60)″

Yarn: Fingering weight. Depending on the length of the tee, allow approximately:

• 920 (1000, 1140, 1270, 1330, 1460, 1590, 1710) m
• 1010 (1100, 1240, 1390, 1450, 1600, 1740, 1870) yds

Yarn used in the sample (size 2) is 3 skeins of Feliz y Punto Solaris (75% Silk, 25% Linen; 400 m 437 yds/ 100 g) in Silver colourway.

Gauge: 26 sts & 34 rows = 10 cm / 4″ in Stockinette stitch in the round and flat, on larger needles after blocking.

Suggested needles:

• 2.75 mm (US 2) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40″ long or size that gets the required gauge
• 2.25 mm (US 1) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40″ long or one size smaller than larger needles

Notions: Stitch markers including at least locking markers, row counter, scissors, tape measure, stitch holders or waste yarn, spare DPN/circular needle in larger size, tapestry needle, 2 or 3 buttons 16-19 mm / ⅝-¾″.

Techniques used: Short rows, lace knitting, increases and decreases, backwards loop cast-on, double knitting, tubular bind-off.

Difficulty: Intermediate.

Notes: The tee is worked seamlessly from the top down. Back stitches are cast on, the shoulders are shaped using short rows and then worked straight down to underarm. Stitches for each front shoulder are picked up along the back shoulders and worked separately with increases shaping the front neckline; both fronts are joined and worked in one piece straight down to underarm. Back and front are joined together and continued straight in one piece down to full length. Stitches for sleeves are picked up along the armholes and worked in the round down to desired length. Stitches for the collar are picked up along the neckline and 1x1 twisted rib worked flat to desired length. Double-knit button bands with buttonholes are added on last.