What you'll need
| Bust circumference:, in: | 34.5 | 36.5 | 38.5 | 40.25 | 42.5 | 44.5 | 46.5 | 50.5 | 54.5 | 58.5 | 62.5 |
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| Bust circumference:, cm: | 86.5 | 91 | 96 | 100.5 | 106.5 | 111 | 116 | 126.5 | 136 | 146.5 | 156 |
| To fit sizes:, in: | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 56 | 60 |
| To fit sizes:, cm: | 81 | 86 | 91.5 | 96.5 | 101.5 | 106.5 | 111.5 | 122 | 132 | 142 | 152.5 |
Dye Dye Done - Co-Lin - Straw
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2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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Product Description
“Motyle” (Polish for butterflies) is a simple summer tee with an elegant twist. It is knit seamlessly from the top down with short-row neckline and shoulder shaping. Plenty of increases on both front and back make for a smooth, pucker-free transition between the butterfly shoulder strip and the main part of the garment. The tee got its name from the intricate butterfly-shaped lace pattern featured on the shoulder bands, with a matching detail at the bottom of the front. Hem and sleeve edges are worked in double knitting for reinforcement and to prevent the fabric from rolling.
Materials:* Dye Dye Done Co-Lin (60% cotton, 40% linen): 100g/ 382 yards 350 meters 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins or approx. 690 (750, 810, 880, 960, 1050, 1140, 1230, 1320, 1410, 1500) yards 630 (685, 740, 800, 880, 960, 1040, 1120, 1210, 1290, 1370) meters. Sample is size S1 worn with 2.5” 6.5 cm of positive ease, knit in colorways “Straw”.
Motyle Summer Tee by Hanna Maciejewska
What is Being Made
Motyle is a seamless summer knit top designed by Hanna Maciejewska and inspired by butterfly season. The name "Motyle" is Polish for butterflies. This garment is a lightweight tee ideal for warm weather, featuring an elegant design that celebrates the natural beauty of butterflies fluttering through gardens during summer months.
Construction Method
Motyle is knit seamlessly from the top down, eliminating the need for seaming after completion. This construction technique creates a smooth, continuous garment from neckline to hem. The design incorporates short-row neckline shaping and strategic shoulder shaping to ensure a refined fit. Increases worked on both the front and back panels create a smooth, pucker-free transition throughout the garment, resulting in a polished finished piece without visible construction seams.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This beginner-friendly pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for those new to garment construction:
- Knit stitch (k): The primary stitch forming the fabric base
- Knit through the back loop (k1tbl): Creates twisted stitches for textural detail
- Knit 2 together (k2tog): A right-leaning decrease used for shaping
- Knit into the front and back of a stitch (kfb): An increase technique for expanding stitch count
- Doubled stitch (DS): A specialty stitch used for specific design elements
- Fake seam (FS): A technique creating the appearance of seaming in seamless garments
- Short-row shaping: Used to contour the neckline and shoulders for a custom fit
Materials
Motyle is designed to be knit with 4-ply yarn weight, a lightweight option ideal for summer garments. The pattern suggests using a cotton-linen blend yarn, which provides breathability and comfort during warm weather wear. Knitters will need appropriate needles sized for 4-ply yarn to achieve proper gauge and fabric drape.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as beginner level, making it accessible to knitters new to garment construction. Despite its elegant appearance, the straightforward top-down seamless construction and basic stitch techniques make Motyle an excellent introduction to knitting wearable garments.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 24 |
| Designer: | Hanna Maciejewska |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Polish |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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