Our Early Summer Tee-Along Picks

Our Early Summer Tee-Along is soon underway, and the Monarch team has chosen a beautiful collection of warm-weather projects to cast on this season. From simple everyday tees to elegant summer tops and a couple of cute ponchos, each project highlights a yarn we love for spring and summer stitching. 

We have created kits for the patterns listed here, and we've also included information on yarn requirements if you would like to choose a different color.

If you have a tee on your list, please let us know. We'll assist you with the yarn and gift you the pattern, if it is available for LYS purchase.

Ponte Top by Ksenia of LifeisCozy
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Pure Silk

sizes: A (B, C) (D, E, F), measured worn with the v-neck

• To fit 30-35 (35-40, 40-45) (45-50, 50-55, 55-60) "/ 76-89 (89-102, 102-114) (114-127, 127-140, 140-152)cm chest circumference
• Width side to side 30 (32.5, 35) (37.5, 40, 42.5) "/ 76 (83, 89) (95, 102, 108)cm
• Length shoulder to hem, adjustable 17.2 (17.7, 18.3) (18.8, 19.4, 20) "/ 44 (45, 46) (48, 49, 51)cm
• Has 25-30" of positive ease when worn with the v-neck

Our kit contains five balls of Knitting for Olive Pure Silk and makes sizes A to C.

• Knitting for Olive Pure Silk yarn requirements:
  • sizes A to C - 5 balls of Knitting for Olive Pure Silk
  • sizes D - 6 balls of Knitting for Olive Pure Silk
  • size E - 7 balls of Knitting for Olive Pure Silk
  • size F - 8 balls of Knitting for Olive Pure Silk

Ann’s Pick: Ease Tee by Anne Ventzel (We cannot offer a free pattern for this sweater. You must purchase it direct from the designer here: Ease Tee.)
Yarn: Ito Shimo + Ito Kinu

sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 

finished measurements:

• Bust circumference: 110 (116) 121 (126) 130 (135) 138 (143) cm
• Hip circumference: 103 (109) 114 (119) 123 (128) 131 (137) cm
• Length mid back: 58 (58) 59 (59) 60 (60) 61 (61) cm
• Sleeve length: 15 cm
• Generally, Anne Ventzel recommends 20-40 cmm of positive ease, depending on the look and fit you want.

Our kit contains four cones of Ito Shimo and three cones of Kinu and makes sizes one to five.

• Ito Shimo and Kinu yarn requirements:
  • sizes 1 and 5 - 4 cones Shimo + 3 cones Kinu
  • sizes 6 and 7 - 5 cones Shimo + 3 cones Kinu
  • size 8 - 6 balls - 5 cones Shimo + 4 cones Kinu
    

Connie’s Pick: Nawa by Yamagara Knits
Yarn: Ito So Kosho

Elegant and refined, Nawa features subtle lace details and a graceful silhouette. Connie chose Ito So Kosho for our Early Summer Tee-Along, a lightweight yarn with a soft hand and beautiful drape.

sizes:  1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)

• Finished Bust circumference: 111.5 (122.5, 129.5, 140.5) (147.5, 158.5, 165.5) cm /
  44 (48¼, 51, 55¼) (58, 62¼, 65¼)“
• Suggested ease: + 12.5-25 cm / 5-10”, with larger sizes having less ease.
  

Our kit contains makes sizes one to five.

For sizes 6 and 7, please order one more cone of Ito So Kosho.

Catherine’s Pick: Cumulus Tee
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Pure Silk

A perennial favorite for good reason, the Cumulus Tee is light, airy, and incredibly wearable. Designed for laceweight yarns held double, it creates a beautifully airy fabric with just the right amount of drape. Catherine is knitting hers in Knitting for Olive Pure Silk and we think it’ll be stunning for those breezy coastal days.

Our kit will make the first six sizes, XS (35-inches) to 2XL (48.5-inches).

For the 3XL to 5XL, please order one more ball of Knitting For Olive Pure Silk.

pattern sizes:

• XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
• Bust circumference: 84 (89) 94 (99) 104 (113) 123 (134) 144 (154) cm
  [33 (35) 37 (39) 41 (44½) 48½ (52¾) 56¾ (60¾) inches]
• Sleeve circumference: 48 (51) 52 (54) 57 (59) 60 (62) 63 (64) cm
  [19 (20) 20½ (21¼) 22¾ (23¼) 23½ (24½) 24¾ (25¼) inches] (measured mid back)
  

Jenn’s Pick: Long Island Iced Tee by Jennifer Shiels Toland
Yarn: mYak Fior di Lino

Relaxed and easy to wear, the Long Island Iced Tee is a stylish knit with subtle texture and a flattering fit. Jenn selected mYak Fior di Lino for our Early Summer Tee-Along, a breathable blend with softness, drape, and understated character.

sizes:1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9); Finished chest circumference: 84 (92, 99.5, 108, 116.5) (127, 135.5, 144.5, 153)cm; 33.5 (36.75, 39.75, 43.25, 46.5) (50.75, 54.25, 57.75, 61.25)”; Suggested fit approx. 5 – 10cm/ 2 – 4” positive ease

Our kit contains four balls of Fior di Lino and makes sizes one to four.

• Fior di Lino yarn requirements:
  • sizes 1 and 4 - 4 balls
  • sizes 5 and 6 - 5 balls
  • sizes 7 and 8 - 6 balls
  • size  9 - 7 balls
    

Molly’s Pick: Boomlet Poncho by Vicyyy (We cannot offer a free pattern for this sweater. You must purchase it direct from the designer here: Bloomlet Poncho.)
Yarn: Sandnes Garn Line

Perfect for layering on cool coastal evenings, Molly chose this simple to knit and endlessly versatile accessory. We think it'll be stunning in Sandnes Garn Line, a soft and breathable blend with lovely drape.

sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL

• Bust: approx. 45 (50) 50 (55) 60 cm
• Total length: approx. 105 (110) 112 (116) 118 cm

Our kit contains four balls of Sandnes Garn Line and makes sizes XS to L.

• Sandnes Garn Line yarn requirements:
• size XS - 3 balls
• sizes S to L - 4 balls
• size XL - 5 balls

Kelly’s Pick: Perfect Knit Tee by Kaitlin Barthold
Yarn: Katia Concept Hiro

True to its name, the Perfect Knit Tee is a timeless wardrobe staple with clean lines and effortless style. Kelly chose Katia Concept Hiro for its lightweight feel and subtle texture.

sizes: XS, (S, M, L, XL), (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X); 

• Finished Bust/Chest Circumference: 32, (36, 40, 44, 48), (52, 56, 60, 64)”
• Finished Length: 22.5, (23, 23, 23.5, 23.5), (24, 24, 24.5, 24.5)”
• This top is designed to be worn with 0-4” of positive ease at the bust.

Our kit contains three balls of Katia Hiro and makes sizes XS to M.

• Katia Hiro yarn requirements:
• sizes XS to M - 3 balls
• sizes L to 5X - 4 balls

Rebecca’s Pick: Umbria Summer Top by Cookie the Knitter
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Pure Silk

Soft, feminine, and easy to wear, the Umbria Summer Top features delicate details and an elegant silhouette. Rebecca chose Knitting for Olive Pure Silk, adding graceful drape and a soft, luminous finish.

sizes: (2XS) XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Finished chest circumference: (83) 90 (97) 104 (110) 116 (124) 130 (140) 150cm / (32¾) 35½ (38¼) 41 (43¼) 45¾ (48¾) 51¼ (55) 59”; This pattern is designed to have 2-10cm / 0¾-4” of positive ease

Our kit contains four balls of Knitting for Olive Pure Silk and makes sizes 2XS to XL.

• Knitting for Olive Pure Silk yarn requirements:
• sizes 2XS to S - 3 balls
• sizes M to L - 4 balls
• sizes 2XL to 3XL - 5 balls
• size 4XL to 5XL - 6 balls

Diane’s Pick: Reina Picas Tee 2.0 by Valentina Bogdanova
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino

Charming details and a flattering shape make the Reina Picas Tee a delightful summer knit. Diane selected Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino, a soft and breathable yarn ideal for warm-weather garments.

sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) 

Finished chest circumference: 83 (93, 104, 113.5, 123) (134.5, 144, 153.5, 163) cm/33.25 (37.25, 41.5, 45.5, 49.25) (53.75, 57.5, 61.5, 65.25)”; The range of ease across all the sizes is 13-14.5 cm/5.25-5.75”.

 Our kit contains six balls of Knitting for Cotton Merino and makes sizes 1 to 6.

• Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino yarn requirements:
• size 1 - 4 balls
• sizes 2 and 3 - 5 balls
• sizes 4 to 6 - 6 balls
• size 7 to 8 - 7 balls

Whether you're joining us with one of these projects or choosing a summer knit of your own, we hope you'll cast on with us and enjoy a season of lightweight knitting. Read more about it here: Early Summer Tee Along