Flutter Buttshirt by Jessie Maed Designs

Flutter Buttshirt

Knitting
February 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch in the round and flat, knit on larger needles, blocked
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
475 - 1290 yards (434 - 1180 m)
XS (S, M, L, 1XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) to fit bust measurement of: 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46)(48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)” 71-76 (81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117)(122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158)cm
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A flirty shirt so fun and frilly u will feel like u can fly! Pair it with the coordinating #FlutterButtshorts and make it a #FlutterButtset.

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To share your projects and see other versions of the pattern and set, use the #FlutterButtshirt, #FlutterButtshorts, and #FlutterButtset hashtags on Instagram, and tag @jessssiemae.

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SIZES:
All of my designs are #sizeinclusive through a 62”/158cm chest.

XS (S, M, L, 1XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) to fit bust measurement of:
28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46)(48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)”
71-76 (81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117)(122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158)cm

Actual measurement of finished garment at bust:
32 (36, 40, 44, 48){52, 56, 60, 64}“
81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122){132, 142, 152.5, 162.5}cm

Choose a size with 2-4” 5-10cm of positive ease. If you prefer a more fitted top, choose a size with -2-0”-5-0cm of negative ease.

Suggested Needles:
US 6 – 4.0mm needles (for shoulder ribbing)
US 8 – 5.0 mm 24-40” (body) circular needles, plus preferred needle for small circumference knitting if not using magic loop

Suggested Yarn:
While I used a single ply wool silk blend yarn for my original samples, any yarn you get gauge with will work! I have compiled a Budget Yarn Options Spreadsheet sorted by price per yard to assist with financial accessibility. Use any fingering yarn that you like that works for your budget.

If you are looking for a fiber that will replicate the drape of the original sample, you will want to look for a blend that includes merino with silk, cotton, or linen. You can also use a 100% silk, linen, or cotton fiber. If you do this, I recommend sizing down one size to account for lack of memory in the fiber.

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Modus Operandi Silky Fingering (438yds/100g, 70/30 SW Merino & Silk, single ply) - A beautiful, naturally dyed yarn with gorgeous sheen and drape. The original sample of the design was knit with this yarn in the Haus Rose colorway.

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KnitPicks Gloss Fingering (220yds/50g, 70/30 Merino & Silk, plied)

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Valley Yarns Charlemont (439yds/100g, 60/20/20 SW Merino/Silk/Polyamide)

Gauge:
18 sts & 25 rows per 4x4” square in stockinette knit flat on larger needles & blocked

Yardage:
For actual yardage used by testers for each size, click here.

475-570 (550-660, 625-750, 700-840, 775-930){850-1020, 925-1110, 1000-1200, 1075-1290} yds
434-521 (503-603, 571-686, 640-768, 708-850){777-932, 845-1015, 914-1097, 983-1179} m

Techniques:
knitting in the round, bottom up, increasing, holding stitches, 3-needle bind off, wet blocking

Construction:
The piece is worked from the bottom up to the underarm and then separated at the front and back and worked flat. Front and back are worked separately, and stitches are held. Shoulders are seamed together using a 3-needle bind off. Stitches are picked up for sleeves.

Materials
Fingering weight yarn, circular needles, stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, extra needle for 3-needle bind off, darning needle