The Livin Tee is the kind of top you’ll reach for again and again. Designed for comfort and a flattering fit, this versatile tee is all about options that make it truly your own. Choose from stripes or a solid color, then add optional bust darts and/or waist shaping to create the perfect fit. You’ll never want to take it off!

Pattern Details:

Needle Size:
Size US 8 (5 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge

Size G / US 6 (4 mm) crochet hook (or 1 mm smaller than needle) for Neck edging.

Note: See Gauge for adjusting needle and hook sizes.

Gauge:
18 sts and 20 rows/rnds = 4” / 10 cm in 1x1 Rib Worked Flat (see Pattern Notes for 1x1 Rib pattern and Gauge Swatch instructions), steam blocked, unstretched.

Note: Both stitch and row gauges are important to achieve the intended Scoop Neck depth and armhole shaping.
Adjust needle size as needed to achieve rib gauge, then use a crochet hook approx 1 mm smaller than needles.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Finished Measurements:
30.25 (34.75, 38.25, 42.75, 47) 50.75, 54.25, 57.75, 62.25, 66.75” / 75.5 (86.5, 95.5, 106.5, 118) 126.5, 135.5, 144.5, 155.5, 166.5 cm finished chest circumference, unstretched

Fit Note: 
Recommended to be worn with 0-4” / 0-10 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit.

Materials:

Multi-color Version
Main Color (MC): 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 skein(s) Spun Cloud Light (100% wool; approx 210 yds (192 m) / 100 g), shown in Key to My Heart

Contrast Colors (CC): Spun Cloud Light (100% wool; approx 210 yds (192 m) / 100 g)
CC1: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) 1, 2, 2, 2, 2 skein(s) shown in Electric Violet
CC2: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) 1, 1, 1, 2, 2 skein(s) shown in Caspian Blue
CC3: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) 1, 1, 2, 2, 2 skein(s) shown in Golden Age
CC4: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) 1, 1, 1, 2, 2 skein(s) shown in Soft Lilac Mist

Note: For optional Bust Dart in Multi-color Version, there will be enough yarn overall, but striping pattern may need to be adjusted (see Pattern Notes)

Single-color version
4 (4, 5, 5, 5) 6, 6, 7, 7, 8 skeins Spun Cloud Light (100% wool; approx 210 yds (192 m) / 100 g)

Please note that any modifications to gauge, size, or length may require additional yarn.

Pattern Designer: Amy Small and Susan Hislop

Note: This design is part of a Knitalong event and is not yet available as an individual pattern.