Sommerkarl No. 4 is a light and airy short-sleeved top, knitted seamlessly in one piece with a flattering A-line shape. It was made using a pleasantly cool cotton-viscose yarn that feels comfortable to wear. Perfect for the upcoming summer season.

You should be able to:

• knit and purl stitches
• pick up stitches
• knit stitches together
• weave in ends
• crochet single crochet stitches

Patchwork knitting is beginner-friendly! It may look complicated, but it is usually quite simple. The project mainly uses knit and purl stitches as well as simple decreases. The pattern includes many photos and detailed patch instructions. Some patchwork experience is helpful, but not required. Anyone who has already knitted one of my “Karl” designs will definitely manage. Anyone with knitting experience will be absolutely fine. And if you are still a beginner, I simply recommend following the instructions word for word without overthinking it — then it will work out too.

Finished measurements of the shirt:

• Size 38/40: hem width 52 cm, total length 54 cm
• Size 42/44: hem width 58 cm, total length 60 cm
• Size 46/48: hem width 64 cm, total length 66 cm

Knitted with:

Playa cotton-viscose yarn
Color No. 4314 + black
by Garnmanufaktur

Yarn length: 350 m / 100 g

Pattern available in 3 sizes:

• Size 38/40: 100 g Playa Color No. 4314 + 200 g black
• Size 42/44: 200 g Playa Color No. 4314 + 300 g black
• Size 46/48: 200 g Playa Color No. 4314 + 300 g black

Optional: a handful of beads for the shoulder panel.