Oakhaven Tee
The leaves are finally starting to turn here in Columbus, Ohio - though we are only just now starting to see cooler days. Oakhaven Tee will fit right into your wardrobe as a layering piece during the fall and winter months, or on its own during warmer weather. This easy but elegant drop shoulder tee has a slightly cropped fit, though you can easily add length to it by knitting longer before starting the V shaping. The sleeves have a slim fit, and there is also a long sleeve option if you're looking for extra coziness.
One of my favorite features of the Tee is that the front and back have the same neckline shaping, but different lace V lengths so you can choose which to wear in front. There are both charts and written instructions provided for all stitch patterns, and your purchase also includes a 2nd PDF with the chart & written for each section on the same page if you like to reference back and forth between them.
There are 11 sizes in this design, ranging from 32-72" finished bust measurements. I made both my my samples in size 40 with 2" of positive ease at the full bust (my bust measures 38"). To achieve a similar look, choose a size that is 2-6" larger than your full bust measurement. The sleeves are intended to be close fitting, so you may have a bit of negative ease at the armhole/bicep or short sleeve opening. My short sleeve opening measures about 1.5" smaller than my bicep at the same place. Just be sure to work a stretchy bind off at the sleeve opening to ensure the fit is comfortable, even with negative ease. For the long sleeve version, there's also a tip to add a little more ease in the sleeve while still keeping an overall fitted look.
Let's talk a little bit about the yarn I used for these designs! I made my short sleeve version first, using Ewetopia Yarns Wisco Sock in Pheasant. The yarn structure is round and bouncy, making it a perfect option for a stretchy knitted tee. The long sleeve top is knit up in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light which is a single ply yarn that results in the lace opening up just a bit more, and the top having a little more drape and less bounce. I love then both equally though! Many indie dyers have similar bases to both of these yarns, so you can definitely check your stash too, or your LYS for the perfect yarn for your own Oakhaven Tee.
Pattern Details
Suggested Yarn: Fingering weight yarn that knits to gauge. Short Sleeve shown in Ewetopia Yarns Wisco Sock, Long Sleeve shown in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light
Sizes: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72)” / 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183) cm finished garment bust circumference
Yarn Requirements
Short Sleeve: 590 (675, 770, 880, 985, 1120, 1235, 1365, 1505, 1645, 1780) yds / 539 (617, 704, 805, 901, 1024, 1129, 1248, 1376, 1504, 1628) m
Long Sleeve: 895 (985, 1095, 1225, 1335, 1485, 1605, 1750, 1895, 2040, 2200) yds / 818 (901, 1001, 1120, 1221, 1358, 1468, 1600, 1733, 1865, 2012) m
Gauge: 24 sts and 36 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette St worked in the round, blocked
Needles and Notions: US 3 / 3.25 mm needles and DPNs, stitch markers, locking stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle
*adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge
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