Sideways Tee Using Rowan Felted Tweed

The Design

“A cozy, woolly tee.”

This deceptively simple top is cleverly knit from the center out to each side, rather than from top to bottom or vice versa. A modern pivot to a familiar style! A tapered shape allows for plenty of ease at the bust, while providing a relaxed and flattering bottom edge at hip length.

We’ve knit the Sideways Tee in Rowan Felted Tweed—a warm, woolly favorite. This fiber is on the finer side of DK-weight and blends merino wool with alpaca and viscose. As a result, it has softness and spring, drape and luster—and so many beautiful color options! Felted Tweed is perfect for a tee with a little more warmth and structure.

Pick up the pattern below and choose a color–see the Basic Details tab for how many skeins you will need for your size. For a full selection of colors, head over to the Rowan Felted Tweed page.

The Details

FINISHED SIZES
Sizes: S (M, L, XL).
Finished bust (at armholes): 49½ (57½, 65½, 73)”/126 (146, 166, 185)cm.
To fit bust: 28–32 (34–38, 40–44, 46–50)”/71–81 (86–97, 102–112, 117–127)cm.
With approx. ease: 17½-21½ (19½-23½, 21½-25½, 23-27)”/45-55 (49.5-59.5, 54-64, 58-68)cm.
Finished length: Measured from high shoulder (where shoulder meets neck) to bottom edge. 20½ (22¾, 25½, 28)”/52 (58, 65, 71)cm.

YARN
5 (6, 7, 9) skeins Rowan Felted Tweed (191 yds/175m per skein). Model is wearing Color 196 in size M with 22½”/57cm bust ease.
Or approx. 815 (1045, 1300, 1580) yds/745 (956, 1189, 1445)m of a DK-weight yarn.
For custom lengths: To lengthen body, add approx. 35 (40, 45, 50) yds/32 (37, 41, 46)m of yarn for each 1″/2.5cm of knitted body length.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 7 (4.5mm) 24″/60cm circular needles, or size to get gauge.
US 6 (4mm) 16″/40cm and 32″/80cm circular needles, or one size smaller than gauge needle.
US D/3 (3.25mm) crochet hook for provisional cast-on.
5 yds/m smooth fingering-weight yarn for provisional cast-on.
30 locking markers.
8 spare circular needles (gauge size or smaller), so you can knit off of needle from either end; or you can use waste yarn.
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
20 sts/30 rows = 4″/10cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

Errata & Clarifications

KNITTER’S NOTES
With a simple shape and stockinette stitch, this tee is all about the yarn. Choose a yarn (or combination of yarns) that will give you a soft draping fabric. And be sure to pay special attention to your swatch on this one! Unlike a typical knitted garment, this tee is knit sideways, so your row gauge will determine your fit and your stitch gauge will affect your length. Work a nice big swatch, and note your unblocked gauge for reference while you knit.