This shirt is really a body stocking made to hug the torso and upper arms smoothly. Extra body length and an off-center placket opening eliminate any waist and neck gaps that would let in the cold. Large underarm gussets and gathered sleeve tops permit maximum horizontal stretch and freedom of movement. Small, flat buttons make the undershirt wearable under a shirt. (Interweave)

Historic pattern was rewritten/interpreted for Piecework by Mary Lycan. Mrs. George Cupples is the married name of the original designer.

Interweave SKU: EP11974

Finished Size: 32 inches (81.3 cm) chest circumference and 28½ inches (72.4 cm) long; man’s small/medium

Yarn: Dale Garn Baby Ull, 100% merino wool yarn, fingering weight, 180 yards (164.6 m)/50 gram (1.8 oz) ball, 10 balls of #BU-2425 Mist

Needles: Needles, straight or circular, sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Removable markers, 6, Cotton yarn, 4-ply smooth in contrasting color,several yards (3 m), Tapestry needle, Buttons, 3?8 inch (9 mm), flat pearl, 4, Thread, buttonhole twist, short length

Gauge: 30 sts and 43 rows = 4 inches (10.2 cm)

Originally Published: PieceWork, January/February 2015.