Hortos Shirt Knitting Pattern (XS-6XL)

Sizes: A – B – C – D – E – F – H – I - J, for a bust circumference from 76 cm/32’’ to 162 cm/64’’, but adjustable in width to fit more sizes.

Bust Circumference of finished shirt (10-15% positive ease):

87 (95) 100 (112) 127 (143) 151 (157) 174 (191) cm /
34¼ (37½) 39¼ (44) 50 (56¼) 59½ (61¾) 68½ (75¼) "

Size-Inclusive Pattern:

Despite being published in a larger size range for bodies from 76 cm (32“) to 162 cm (64“) bust, it also includes  alter­ations for different body parts (Yoke Length, Sleeve Width, Bust Width, Waist, Body). It can be made with a straight body up to a circle skirt with lots of frills.

Aside from that, it also is calculated for each size separately - no scaling in all directions. This is what the industry does, the garment grows in all directions - leaving plus size people’s garments with extremely long bodies and way too big sleeves (Hey! We‘re bigger, not a few feet taller!). The changes however can be done for every body type, slim or big, short or tall.

Of course, there are bodies that don‘t need any alterations. If it fits you as it is, you can just use the pattern straight through, if you want to change something, I’ll tell you about it at the necessary
spots.

The pattern will guide you from the cast-on downwards the yoke, giving you alteration options as you knit. Afterwards, the sleeve separation and body will be described. You’ll finish the garment with
the sleeves and neck bind off.

Needed techniques:

• knit
• purl
• yarn over
• ssk
• CDD (centered double decrease)
• M1L
• M1R
• Shadow Wrap Short Rows (explained in the pattern) or alternatively German Short Rows.
• Provisional Cast-On

Sizes: A – B – C – D – E – F – H – I - J, for a bust circumference from 76 cm/32’’ to 162 cm/64’’, but adjustable in width to fit more sizes.

Bust Circumference of finished shirt (10-15% positive ease):

87 (95) 100 (112) 127 (143) 151 (157) 174 (191) cm /
34¼ (37½) 39¼ (44) 50 (56¼) 59½ (61¾) 68½ (75¼) "

Materials:

• Hobbii Soft Alpaca Lace, held double with 400m/50g, 437yds/1.75oz
• Hobbii Friends Kid Silk, held double with 200m/25g, 218yds/0.9oz
• Meterage/Yardage: see below
• Alternatives: 2 fingering weight yarns OR 1 lace yarn held double or 1 fingering yarn.
• Circular needles (around 100cm/40” length), size 6 mm (US: 10, UK: 10)
  or size with which you get gauge.
• Up to 20 stitch markers for the pattern repeats.
• Darning needle.
• Leftover yarn and Crochet hook for Cast-On.