About this Pattern
Simpel Sommer Tee is a light and versatile summer top designed by Dorte Bak Knitting, created with a focus on simplicity, fit and comfort in warm weather. The design has a clean, minimalist look with a wide neckline and short, soft sleeves finished with a curved rib edge that sits beautifully and naturally over the upper arm. This construction makes the tee airy and comfortable to wear, and easy to style either on its own or layered over a visible lace or strap top underneath.
The T-shirt is knitted from the top down with raglan increases, which creates a nice shoulder line and allows the length to be adjusted as you go. Short rows are worked across the back neck and sleeves to raise the neckline slightly and ensure that the tee sits neatly on the shoulders despite the open neckline. This technique provides a smooth transition from the rib edge to the armhole and results in a very comfortable fit.
Simpel Sommer Tee is available in sizes XS (S) M (L) XL.
Finished circumference at the bust: 84 (90) 102 (107) 114 cm,
and length measured from the cast-on edge at the back neck: 44 (44) 45 (46) 46 cm after soaking.
The tee is designed to sit lightly and relaxed without a large amount of positive ease.
The T-shirt is knitted on 4 mm circular needles with 3 mm needles for the ribbing.
Gauge is 22 sts and 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette on 4 mm needles after soaking.
Achieving correct gauge is especially important in this design, as the yoke needs to create a suitable armhole while also preventing the neckline from sliding off the shoulders.
The recommended yarn is Merida from Lamana Yarns with a yardage of 220 m per 50 g.
Yarn consumption is 100 (150) 150 (200) 200 g, depending on size.
Calculated yardage per 50 g is 220 m.
The sleeves’ curved rib edge is shaped with short rows, giving the characteristic rounded finish. Simpel Sommer Tee is a thoughtful and stylish knitting project, ideal as a summer wardrobe staple.
