After finishing my daughters sock yarn Floodlight Tee I knew I had to knit one for myself in a more sophisticated fiber and colour pairing. Though it must be said that an adult Floodlight Tee worked in merino or cashmere or any other beautifully wooly fingering weight yarn would be a dream, I chose to knit mine in my favourite summer yarn, our Willow linen/silk fingering weight yarn with subtle mohair stripes in the yoke. The resulting tee is incredibly versatile. Comfortable enough to wear everyday, but special enough to dress up for fancier occasions as well.

There’s a child sized version of this pattern too! You can find it here.

Knit top down, flat until the keyhole opening is complete and in the round after that.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9, 10, 11]

32 (35.25, 38, 40.75, 44, 48) [52, 55.25, 60, 64, 68]” at bust.

Sample is shown with about 6” of positive ease.
#sizeinclusive

The sizes are the actual finished measurement of the garment. Select a size that is 6” larger than your actual chest measurement to achieve the recommended ease.

Gauge
24 sts and 32 rows = 4” square in stockinette stitch knit in the round and flat. Same gauge for both yarns.

Recommended Needles
US #5 / 3.75mm 24 or 32” circular needle

US #5 / 3.75mm dps for I-cord ties.

Or size needed to obtain gauge.

Yarn

Tanis Fiber Arts Willow, 65% mulberry silk, 35% linen, 115g (4oz) = 448m (490yds).

Tanis Fiber Arts Kid Mohair, 72% Kid Mohair, 28% Silk, 50 g (1.76oz) = 420m (459yds).

MC (Willow): 410 (450, 490, 540, 580, 640) [715, 750, 810, 875, 960] yds.

CC (mohair optional): 60 (65, 65, 70, 80, 85) [90, 100, 110, 125, 135] yds.

Additional Tools and Materials
4 stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holder, tapestry needle.

Pattern also available on Ravelry here.