Sel Gris features an asymmetrical V-neck with ribbed details and matching ribbed sleeves. The ribbed part of the neckline is worked with the right front after having picked up additional stitches at the left neckline.

The hem can alternatively be worked with a raw edge or a matching ribbed part. The waist shaping gives the tee an elegant look. The sleeves are worked by picking up stitches around armhole. The sleeve cap is shaped with short rows.

This timeless tee is going to be your partner for many seasons. It can be worn with a suit as well as with a lovely summer skirt or with worn-out jeans.

Linen Spices is a collection of 3 modern top patterns inspired by spices and each worked in a different linen yarn.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL) to fit bust sizes 71-76 (81-86, 92-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127) cm/28-30” (32-34”, 36-38”, 40-42”, 44-46”, 48-50”)
Recommended ease: 0-5 cm/0-2” positive ease
Sample is shown in size L on a 102 cm/40” bust

Materials
3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins Shibui Linen or 600 (690, 800, 900,1010, 1130) meters/660 (755, 885, 985,1105, 1235) yards Light Fingering Weight Yarn to achieve given gauge

Each knitter knits differently, therefore yardage is an estimate.

Sample shown in color way Granite

Needles
US 3/3.25 mm circular needle 32 inches
US 2 ½/3.00 mm circular needle 32 inches

Gauge
25 sts x 36 rows = 10cm/4”, in stockinette stitch with needle US3/3.25 mm after blocking
27 sts x 36 rows = 10cm/4”, in ribbing with needle US3/3.25 mm after blocking
29 sts x 38 rows = 10cm/4”, in ribbing with needle US 2 ½”/3.00 mm after blocking

Take time to check gauge and adjust needle size if necessary to get gauge.
I strongly recommend to wash and block your swatch, as linen tends to shrink in width and to grow in length with washing!

Notions
2 stitch markers, waste yarn to hold stitches, a second circular needle to be able to work the Three-Needle-BO, 1 pin, tapestry needle

Required Techniques
Cable CO, knit and purl stitches,
Decreases: k2tog, p2tog, ssk,
Increases: M1L, M1R, M1Lp, M1Rp,
Short Rows: w&t,
Pick up sts from neck edge and around armhole, Three-Needle-BO.

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Pattern has been tech edited and test knitted.