JULIETTE (EN)

Description

JULIETTE is a loose-fitting t-shirt with batwing sleeves and a V-neck. It is worked in one piece, from the top down. It starts with a provisional cast-on at the lower part for the upper back, which is worked flat upwards, towards the shoulders. Then, the two fronts are worked flat separately while the neckline is being shaped at the same time. The back and fronts are then joined to work the body in the round, while simultaneously shaping the batwing sleeves with regular decreases. The body is finished with 3/2 ribbing. Finally, stitches are picked up around the armholes for  3/2 ribbing.

SKILLS LEVEL
The Juliette T-shirt is worked in stockinette stitch and is therefore suitable for beginners, for experienced knitters it is a relaxing knit. The only technical difficulty is the provisional cast-on.

SIZES
Juliette is available in 9 sizes, corresponding to a bust circumference of 74, 84 (94, 104, 114) (124, 134, 144) 155 cm or 29, 33 (37, 41, 45) (48.75, 52.75, 56.75) 61 inches. In the pattern, I explain in detail how to choose the correct size for you. Note that for each size, you can adjust the sleeve circumference to fit your bicep measurement.

MATERIALS
The T-shirt can be worked in fingering or sport weight yarn depending on whether you want a more or less lightweight fabric.
Pink version: Mosaïque by l’Écheveau Solidaire (col. Dr Barbara), 50% merino, 50% cotton, 100g = 400m.
Black version: Linissimo by Lana Grossa (col. 014), 50% linen, 50% cotton, 50g = 187m.
White version: Oceania by Lang Yarns (col. 0094), 70% cotton, 30% viscose, 50g = 140m. 

Required meterage / yardage (including swatch):
In meters :860, 940 (1010, 1100, 1180) (1280, 1370, 1460) 1560 m
In yards : 941, 1028 (1105, 1203, 1290) (1400, 1498, 1597) 1706 yards
Equivalent to 3, 3 (3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4) 4 skeins

Circular needles: 4mm & 3mm / 6US & 2US (100cm / 40”)
(Needle size is indicative. I knit tightly, so you may need smaller needles to achieve gauge.) 

Notions: 2 different stitch markers, at least 1m or 1 yd of scrap yarn for the provisional cast-on, tapestry needle, scissors

GAUGE
Worked flat with 4mm / 6US needles in stockinette stitch and measured after blocking:
24 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm = 4 x 4”