The word “mysterium” is rooted in Ancient Greek and Latin and is known as a plural of “mystery” or “secret.” Also described as “various unknown elements thought to make up existing forms of matter, or a substance seen as an elemental or pure form of something else.” New patterns sometimes feel like a collection of mysteries.
The more we allow ourselves to be a beginner, and make mistakes, the more knowledge we will be able to collect. Unravel the mystery of new techniques with this beginner-friendly drop-shoulder tee!
Knit seamlessly from the top-down, with sleeves being knit onto the body after the fact. Chart and written instructions for the chart are both available. Instructions for special techniques are also included in the pattern.
 
SIZING
See pattern photos for detailed schematic and sizing details.
Sizing available to fit up to a 30”- 63” (76 – 160cm) bust with approx. 7-9.5” (18 – 24cm) of positive ease.
Intended to loosely fit the bust, but feel free to experiment with more or less ease!
To choose your size, measure your fullest bust circumference and select the closest size. If you are between sizes, go up or down, depending on your preferred ease.
Blonde model is a 37” (94 cm) bust wearing size 3 (M) 
 
⭐️ All of my garment patterns are #sizeinclusive up to at least a 60” (152 cm) full bust circumference. ⭐️
 
Sized to fit bust – 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62} / 76 (86, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147, 157.5} cm
All sizes are color-coded throughout the pattern to make it easy to keep track of exactly where you are!
 
YARN
HiKoo® Popcycle (50% bamboo, 50% polyester from recycled plastic bottles)
1 hank equals 100g/305y {3.5oz / 279m}
Yarn Requirements - 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) {5, 5, 6, 6} balls
• OR fingering weight / light DK yarn approx.
850 (900, 915, 1200, 1220) {1480, 1525, 1790, 1830} yds / 777 (823, 836, 1097, 1115) {1353, 1394, 1636, 1673} m
 
GAUGE
20 sts & 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette. Approx. 5 x 7 sts per 1” (2.5 cm) after blocking
 
NEEDLES
SHORTER NEEDLES – US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles
DPNs or addi FlexiFlips for sleeves if not using magic loop. Larger sizes will be able to use a 16” (40 cm) circ for sleeves
LONGER NEEDLES - US 4 (3.5 mm) 24” (80 cm) circular needles, OR length needed to knit body circumference
 
NOTIONS
Between 20-36 stitch markers depending on size, tapestry needle, scrap yarn or stitch holders, scissors
 
TECHNIQUES
Cast on, knit, purl, yarn over, increasing, decreasing, cable cast-on, lace bind-off
 
 
I’d love to see your tee!
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For pattern support, the designer may be contacted at dear.ingenue.knits@gmail.com