Sideways Tee Using Berroco Pima 100

The Design

“Handknit athleisure.”

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.

For this comfortably weighty Sideways Tee, we turned to Berroco Pima 100—a beautiful workhorse of a cotton yarn. Four plies of pure, long-staple Peruvian cotton are tightly spun together for a worsted-weight yarn with a smooth softness that produces a superior stitch definition. Plus, Pima 100 promises a solid durability that’s wonderful for warm, active days.

The Details

FINISHED SIZES
Sizes: S (M, L, XL). Details given for S; larger sizes in parentheses ( ).
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 (86.5–96.5, 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
4 (5, 7, 7) skeins of Berroco Pima 100 (219 yds/200m per skein). Model is wearing Color 8406, Stone Crop in size Large.

Or approx. 815 (1045, 1300, 1580) yds/745 (956, 1189, 1 445)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 6 (4mm) 24″/60cm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 5 (3.75mm) 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 waste 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.