Modern Women's Shirt Knitting Pattern

Description:

This pattern provides instructions for knitting a modern women's shirt in the round. The shirt features a stylish design that is perfect for any casual or semi-formal occasion.

Materials:

Yarn: Sport weight yarn (UK: 5 ply, Metric: 12 wpi), approximately 800 yards
Needles: US 4 /UK 8 /Metric 3.5 mm circular needles
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers

Gauge:

24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Size:

One size fits most (chest circumference: 36-40 inches)

Instructions:

Cast on 180 stitches using the long tail cast-on method. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
Work in 2x2 ribbing (k2, p2) for 2 inches.
Switch to stockinette stitch and knit every round until the piece measures 12 inches from the cast-on edge.
Shape the armholes: Bind off 8 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Continue knitting in the round until the piece measures 18 inches from the cast-on edge.
Shape the neckline: Divide the work in half (90 stitches for the front and 90 stitches for the back). Bind off the center 40 stitches and work each side separately.
For the front: Continue knitting back and forth, decreasing 1 stitch at the neckline edge every other row, until 80 stitches remain. Work even until the piece measures 22 inches from the cast-on edge. Bind off.
For the back: Rejoin yarn at the neckline edge and knit in the same manner as the front.
Join the shoulder seams using the mattress stitch.
Pick up stitches around the armholes and knit in the round for 1 inch. Bind off.
Weave in all ends and block the shirt to measurements.

Enjoy your stylish modern women's shirt!