{"product_id":"baby-gem-tee-a-summer-knitting-pattern-by-kiyomi-burgin","title":"Baby Gem Tee: A Summer Knitting Pattern by Kiyomi Burgin","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGET THE BABY GEM PATTERN FREE WHEN YOU BUY A MINIMUM OF 3 BALLS OF \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goodgriefyarn.com\/products\/sandnes-garn-mandarin-petit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=MANDAR\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSANDNES GARN MANDARIN PETIT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA '90s-inspired fitted tee with lettuce hems!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baby Gem Tee features a folded crew neck, short sleeves, cropped length, fully fashioned European shoulder seams, and of course an adorable ruffle-y lettuce-edge trim!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandnes Garn Mandarin Petit, a super soft fingering weight cotton is the yarn of choice for this summery tee! Its lightweight and loose ply make it perfect for humid summer weather, but will also transition perfectly into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tee is worked with seamless construction from the top down. First the back neck is worked flat and the shoulders are shaped with increases. Fronts are picked up from shoulders and worked to underarms, and the body is joined in round. Sleeves are picked up and knit from armhole edges and shaped with German short-rows. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern has been fully test-knitted, tech edited, and is graded to fit actual chest sizes 71-76 (81-86, 92-97, 102-107, 112-117)(122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158)cm \/28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATTERN INFO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo fit chest sizes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71-76 (81-86, 92-97, 102-107, 112- 117)(122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158)cm \/28-30 (32- 34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) inches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished chest (fullest point) circumference: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76 (87, 97, 107, 117) (127, 137, 148, 158)cm \/ 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62) inches – to be worn with approximately 0-5cm \/ 0-2 inches positive ease. However a slight amount of negative ease would also be suitable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model’s height is 155cm \/ 5 feet 1 inches, with a chest (fullest point) circumference of approximately 76cm \/ 30 inches and is shown wearing size 1 with no ease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRecommended Yarn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandnes Garn Mandarin Petit (fingering weight; 100% cotton; 180m \/ 195 yds per 50g \/ 1.75oz) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe modelled sample is shown in colour 9564 Matcha 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) (6, 6, 8, 8) balls \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOR\u003cbr\u003eapproximately 505 (585, 690, 805, 905) (1055, 1185, 1290, 1365) m \/ 550 (640, 755, 880, 995) (1160, 1305, 1420, 1500) yards of a fingering weight yarn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn Substitution: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a 100% cotton or summery fibre fingering weight yarn with a little bit of structure. Cotton or linen blended with other fibres (silk, bamboo, wool, etc) would work well. Wool sock yarn is an option as well, if you would like a warmer tee. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eYarn Substitution Ideas: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRowan Summer Lite 4ply\u003cbr\u003eRitual Dyes Undine\u003cbr\u003eSandnes Garn Tynn Line...and so many more...! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 3.5mm (US 4) circular needle 80-100cm \/ 32-40 inch long (longer needle for size 5+) for body, PLUS a 40cm \/ 16 inch circular needle for sleeves* \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 3mm (US 21⁄2) circular needle 80-100cm \/ 32-40 inch long (longer needle for size 5+) for hem, PLUS a circular needle 40cm \/ 16 inch long for collar and sleeve edgings* \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• OPTIONAL: 2.5mm (US 11⁄2) or 2.75mm (US 2) needle any style for hem and sleeve edge bind off \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*For sizes 1, 2 and 3, you may prefer to use double pointed needles or magic loop to work the sleeves, as the 40cm \/ 16 inch circular is a bit too long. I was able to work the sleeves for size 1 on a 40cm \/ 16 inch circular by carefully stretching the sts over the needle without any issues to the final sleeve, but it was a bit awkward. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse needle size needed to obtain correct gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 3\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 stitch markers, 4 removable stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAUGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e23 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm \/ 4 inches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon 3.5mm (US 4) needles in Stocking stitch pattern, blocked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjust needle size if needed to obtain the correct gauge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo check your gauge as accurately as possible, consider knitting your swatch in the round: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube. com\/watch?v=EBak9CfMtXM \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Good Grief Yarn \u0026 Provisions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47899812102380,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/2826\/5196\/files\/IMG_1317.jpg?v=1783368702","url":"https:\/\/goodgriefyarn.com\/products\/baby-gem-tee-a-summer-knitting-pattern-by-kiyomi-burgin","provider":"Good Grief Yarn \u0026 Provisions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}