Pattern T-Shirt Butterfly

Discover the elegance of handcrafted fashion with the Butterfly T-Shirt pattern from Hollywool yarn store. This exquisite knitting project offers sizes S (42-44), M (44-46), and L (48-50), catering to a range of body types. The final product measurements are thoughtfully designed with bust circumferences of 82-86 cm (S), 88-92 cm (M), and 94-98 cm (L). For a seamless knitting experience, you’ll need circular needles on a 60-80 cm cable. The recommended needle sizes are 2.25 mm (US 1) for the back and front neckline and a slightly larger 0.25 mm for the ruffles. Embark on this creative journey and knit your own stylish Butterfly T-Shirt with Hollywool’s expert guidance.

Sizes

• S: 42-44 (Bust 82-86 cm)
• M: 44-46 (Bust 88-92 cm)
• L: 48-50 (Bust 94-98 cm)

Materials Needed

• BC Garn Tussah Tweed (250 m/50 g) – 4/5/5 skeins
• Circular needles on a 60-80 cm cable:
• Back, front, neckline – 2.25 mm (US 1) or other diameter suitable for knitting at the indicated density
• Ruffles – 0.25 mm larger (a second pair of needles of similar or smaller diameter will be needed for knitting ruffles)
• Knitting markers
• Sewing needle
• Tape measure, scissors

Gauge (after wet heat treatment)

Stockinette stitch pattern: 28 stitches in 31 rows = 10×10 cm. Choose needles to achieve the indicated gauge.

Knitting Instructions

The pattern includes detailed instructions for back, front, neckline shaping, shoulder seams, and ruffles including bottom and top ruffles. It uses stitch patterns such as Tangle and Putanka and includes techniques like double stitches and mattress stitch for assembly. The ruffles are worked separately and sewn on, with specific guidance on joining and sewing. Ends are woven in and the garment is finished with wet blocking and drying flat.

Recommended Needles

• Body: 2.25 mm (US 1)
• Ruffles: 2.5 mm (0.25 mm larger than body needles)
• Cable length: 60-80 cm

Yarn Composition

100% Polyester

For similar patterns, see Pattern Polo T-Shirt or Pattern Bon Voyage T-Shirt.