Forever Rib Tee ENGLISH
Forever Rib Tee is a close-fitting, long-sleeved t-shirt inspired by classic Danish design. The tee is worked top-down in stripes and rib pattern, featuring saddle shoulders and sleeve increases. After shaping the neckline, knitting continues in the round. Both the neckline and sleeves are finished with a two-coloured icord.
Yarn
Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)
The original version is knitted in 1 strand of Önling No. 15
(100% merino - 50 grams = 175 meters / 191 yards).
150 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) grams in colour A (white)
150 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) grams in colour B (green)
Unfortunately this yarn has been discontinued. You can e.g. use Sandnes Tynn Merinoull as an alternative yarn.
Gauge
BEFORE washing 30 stitches x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches in rib pattern (k3, p1) on 3mm / US 2.5 needles.
AFTER washing 29 stitches x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches in rib pattern (k3, p1) on 3mm / US 2.5 needles.
Size
The tee should have a negative ease of approximately 15-25 cm / 6-9.8 inches compared to your bust measurement (or widest part of your upper body), creating close fit. Choose a size where the bust circumference is 15-25 cm / 6-9.8 inches smaller than your bust meausurement.
Measurements
After washing (lying flat, not blocked)
Bust circumference
66 (72) 80 (88) 96 (104)cm /
26 (28.5) 31.5 (34.6) 38 (41) in
Length (measured from the center of the back)
58 (60) 62 (64) 66 (66) cm /
22.8 (23.6) 24.4 (25.2) 26 (26) in
Inner sleeve length
42 cm / 16.5 in (all sizes)