ULLA Shirt

The ULLA Shirt is a simple brioche sweater with a boat neckline, slightly shortened sleeves, and a straight, cropped fit.

It was inspired by shirts in the style of the 1960s.

Description

The model is worked top-down in one piece by casting on the stitches for the entire back piece including the sleeves. The neckline and shoulder area are shaped using extended rows (German short rows) and then worked straight down to the armholes.

The stitches for the front piece are picked up from the back piece and worked (almost) mirrored. Afterwards, the sleeves are joined together at the underside, and the body is finished in the round. No sewing is required.

The neckline is finished at the end, either by crocheting around it or binding off elastically, depending on preference.

The detailed 14-page pattern is written step by step. For the extended rows in both the front and back pieces, technical charts are included to help track the turning points.

Some knitting techniques are additionally demonstrated in videos. These are not part of the pattern itself; a collection of links can be found under “Knitting Techniques.”

A comprehensive schematic with all measurements makes it easy to adjust sizing. A blank schematic is also included for conversions or notes.

Top-Down, Extended Rows, Brioche Stitch

Details

SIZES / MEASUREMENTS

XS (32/34) | S (36/38) | M (40/42) | L (44/46) | XL (48/50) | XXL (52/54)
Corresponding bust measurement:
74–82 (82–90) 90–98 (98–107) 107–119 (119–131) cm

The model in the photo is wearing the ULLA Shirt in size XS (caramel) and size S (pink). She is 164 cm tall with a bust measurement of 85 cm.

Finished Garment Measurements

Bust circumference:
91 (98) 105 (116) 127 (138) cm

Positive ease at bust (varies due to pattern):
13 (12) 11 (14) 14 (13) cm

Half width under the arm:
45.5 (49) 53 (58.5) 64 (69) cm

Length from shoulder:
50.5 (51) 52.5 (53.5) 55 (57) cm

Sleeve width:
16.5 (17) 18.5 (19.5) 21 (23) cm

Half back width:
approx. 57 (61) 65 (69) 75 (81) cm

Half sleeve width:
approx. 14 (15) 16 (17) 19 (22) cm

Sleeve length:
approx. 39 cm

PATTERN AND GAUGE

Full brioche with yarn overs using 6 mm needles (or needle size to obtain gauge 10 x 10 cm):

11 stitches x 28 rows
(14 brioche rows)

Note: When counting rows, 2 knitted rows/rounds correspond to 1 brioche knit stitch!

wool and amountS

The brown ULLA Shirt was knitted with 4 strands of Sensai by Ito in color caramel.

Alternative yarn options:

3 strands Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive
225 m / 25 g
(70% Mohair, 30% Silk)

4 strands Sensai by Ito
240 m / 20 g
(60% Mohair, 40% Silk)

4 strands Premia by Lamana
300 m / 25 g
(60% Mohair, 40% Silk)

Weight per meter when knitting with 3 or 4 strands held together:
approx. 0.33 g/m

Yarn Requirements

The recommended yarns have different yardages/weights and are worked with either 3 or 4 strands.
The required yardage can be found in the consumption table with the photos or here:
ULLA Shirt – Yarn Requirements ULLA Shirt – Yarn Requirements

Total yarn consumption is stated.

Alternative Yarn Suggestions

See yarn requirements.

NEEDLES

Needles & Notions

Circular needle 6 mm, 70–100 cm (depending on size)
For picking up stitches of the back piece and binding off sleeves:
either another 6 mm circular needle (70–100 cm)
or possibly a needle ½–1 size smaller, depending on availability
Knitting needle or double-pointed needle 7 mm for joining sleeves and binding off the neckline
Knitting needle or double-pointed needle 5 mm for elastic bind-off at the hem

SUPPLIES

Stitch markers:

4x color 1 (edge stitches)
2x color 2 (right neckline)
2x color 3 (left neckline)
2x color 4 (marking turning points)
4 removable markers

KNITTING TECHNIQUES

Loop cast-on

Brioche stitch with yarn overs

Extended rows with wrap and turn

Joining stitches while binding off

Elastic bind-off with yarn overs

Videos and link collection: http://www.lotilda.de/ulla-shirt-links

TIP: It may be helpful to already use a loop cast-on when knitting your gauge swatch in order to test the later elastic bind-off or crocheted neckline finish. You can also practice the elastic bind-off for the hem instead of binding off your swatch normally.

KNITTING TECHNIQUES

For this model, the stitches for the entire width of the shirt (sleeves, shoulders, and neckline) are cast on at once. Shortening the sleeves later is not possible!

Make sure that your loop cast-on is not too loose; if necessary, use a needle size ½–1 size smaller.

The neckline is finished at the end, allowing you to influence the final width of the shirt depending on the finishing technique you choose.

If the sleeves stretch out over time, you can work a slip stitch crochet row along the inner shoulder-sleeve seam to add more stability to the sleeve and shoulder area.

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