The easygoing Laughlin Tee uses simple stitches and basic shaping to make a perfectly laid-back top. A hemp-blend yarn creates a relaxed feel and drape to this piece, making it perfect for a warm summer day. Worked seamlessly from the bottom up beginning with the split hem, this tee has minimal finishing and will be ready to wear in no time at all.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 36 1/4 (40, 45, 49, 54, 58, 61 3/4, 67, 70 3/4)“ circumference at underarm. Top shown measures 40”; modeled with 1 1/4” of positive ease.

Yarn Halcyon Yarn Block Island Blend Fine Yarn (35% hemp, 35% cotton, 30% rayon; 180 yd 165 m/2 oz 56 g): #2060 (pink), 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) mini-cones.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32–40” circular (cir), depending on size you are making, and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 25 sts and 30 rnds = 4” in St st.

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NOTES

• The split hem of this top is worked flat in two pieces, then the pieces are joined and the rest of the body is worked in the round to the underarm. The upper front and back are worked separately back and forth. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up around the armhole and the sleeves are worked from the top down in the round.

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