Inspired by traditional folk tales from around the world, the Folk Tales Tee is knit from the top down in the round.

The body and sleeve length are easily customizable, but changing it will also affect the yardage, so please keep that in mind. If you are using hand-painted or speckled yarn, it is highly recommended to alternate skeins for the main color (MC) to avoid noticeable color blocks and/or pooling. The contrasting colors (CC1 & CC2) don’t need to be alternated.
The gauge for this design is intentionally loose to create a drapey, lightweight fabric. The cotton and merino-held double create a stunning summer garment that is cool and comfortable against the skin.
Size 4 shown on a model with a bust measuring 124cm/48” and 5cm/2” of positive ease.

Materials
Yarn:
3 colors of fingering weight yarn may be substituted if you don’t want to marl with two strands of lace:
MC: 931 (1026, 1112, 1215, 1311)(1406, 1497, 1568)m / 1019 (1122, 1216, 1329, 1433)(1538, 1638, 1715)yds
CC1: 180 (195, 211, 230, 249)(282, 284, 297)m / 197 (214, 231, 252, 273)(309, 311, 325)yds
CC2:180 (195, 211, 230, 249)(282, 284, 297)m / 197 (214, 231, 252, 273)(309, 311, 325)yds

Sample uses:
Bahia Art Cotton Lace & Veldt Fibres Mer Lace Singles held together
MC: Bahia Art Cotton Lace in Fudge & Veldt Fibres Mer Lace Singles in Tarnished
CC1: Bahia Art Cotton Lace in Peach & Veldt Fibres Mer Lace Singles in Rust
CC2: Bahia Art Cotton Lace in Midnight & Veldt Fibres Mer Lace Singles in Folk Tales

Cotton lace yarns are available from Bahia Art.

Yardage:
Merino Lace MC: 750(835, 910,1000,1085)(1160,1230, 1310)m / 820 (915, 995, 1095, 1186)(1270, 1345, 1433)yds
Merino Lace CC1: 220(230,240,250,260)(270,280,290)m / 240 (251, 262, 273, 284)(295, 306, 320)yds
Merino Lace CC2: 120(130,140,150,169)(179,189,199)m / 131 (142, 153, 164, 184)(195, 206, 217)yds

Cotton Lace MC: 750(835, 910,1000,1085)(1160,1230, 1310)m / 820 (915, 995, 1095, 1186)(1270, 1345, 1433)yds
Cotton Lace CC1: 220(230,240,250,260)(270,280,290)m / 240 (251, 262, 273, 284)(295, 306, 320)yds
Cotton Lace CC2: 120(130,140,150,169)(179,189,199)m/ 820 (915, 995, 1095, 1186)(1270, 1345, 1433)yds

Needles:
NOTE: Needle size is suggested only, you will need to swatch to determine the needle size needed to achieve gauge.

Ribbing: US 2 - 2.75mm
Body & Sleeves: US 4 - 3.5mm

Notions:
Stitch markers, stitch holders (or scrap yarn), tapestry needle

Gauge:
26sts & 30rnds = 10cm/4” after blocking in both colorwork and stockinette

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

Measurements:

Bust: 98 (108, 117, 127.5, 138)(148, 157.5, 165) cm / 38.5 (42.5, 46, 50.25, 54.25)(58.25, 62, 65)”
Yoke Depth: 20 (20, 20, 20, 22)(22, 24, 24) cm / 7.8 (7.8, 7.8, 7.8, 8.5) (8.5, 9.5, 9.5)”

Sleeve Length to Underarm: 10 (10, 10, 10, 12.7)(12.7, 15.25, 15.25) cm / 4 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6)”

Upper Arm Circumference: 24 (27, 29, 30, 32)(34, 38, 40) cm / 9.5 (10.6, 11, 11.8, 12.5) (13 14.9, 15.7 )”
Height From Center Front Neck: 55.8 (55.8, 55.8, 55.8, 57)(58, 58, 58)cm / 22 (22, 22, 22, 22.5,) (23, 23, 23)”