This convenient knitting pattern creates a versatile short-sleeved tee shirt that makes for an ideal summer wardrobe staple. Customize with stripes or knit it in your preferred colour.

The watermelon tee is worked in pieces on straight needles from the bottom up

Sample knitted in Touch 8ply dk double knit merino yarn in mint, also striped in lilac, peony & mint

Sizing:

length shoulder to hem  50   51   52   53   54   54  cm approx

finished chest size    96   100   105   110   115   121 cm approx

Quantity Needed

Touch pure merino 8ply dk 50g balls:

• one colour   x   6   6   7   8   8   9
• striped,  main x 5   5   6   6   7   7, c1 x 2   2   2   3   3   3, c2 x 2   2   2   3   3   3

Additional Extras:

• 3.25mm   uk10   us3   needles for bands & 4mm uk8   us6   needles for body plus 3 stitch holders