Knitting pattern for Freja T-shirt

Create a versatile wardrobe staple with this easy-to-knit Nordic summer t-shirt pattern:

• Classic design with textured moss stitch side panels
• Oversized fit with 15-20 cm positive ease
• Short sleeves standard, options for ¾ or long sleeves
  
• Beginner-friendly pattern 
  

Knit your own soft, lightweight Freja T-shirt for a year-round style. Ideal for both new and experienced knitters seeking a timeless, handmade garment.

The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.

Designed by Katrine Hannibal for Önling.

Sizes (XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)

Measurements
Chest: (102)108(114)120(126)134(142) cm / (40)42½(45)47¼(49½)49½(52¾) inches
Length: (56)57(58)59(60)61(62) cm / (22)22½(22¾)23¼(23½)24(24½) inches
Armhole height: (28)29(30)31(32)33(34) cm / (11)11½(11)11¾(12¼)12½(13½) inches
Sleeve length under the sleeve, short sleeves: 6 cm / 2¼ inches
Sleeve length under the sleeve, ¾ length sleeves: (27)27(26)26(25)24(23) cm / (10½)10½(10¼)10¼ (9¾)9½(9) inches
Sleeve length under the sleeve, long sleeve: (44)44(43)43(42)41(40) cm / (17¼)17¼(17)17(16½)16¼(15¾) inches

Materials Everyday kit
Color A: 230 g / 2 cones Önling No 12, 55% wool, 45% cotton, 115 g = approx. 875 yards (800 meters), weight: fingering
Held together with
Color B: 80 g / 1 cone Önling No 13, 95% lambswool, 5% cashmere, 80 g = approx. 1759 yards (1600 m), weight: cob-web
Worked with one strand Önling No 12 and one strand Önling No 13 held together throughout.
NOTE! There will be enough yarn to knit the sweater with long sleeves in all sizes.

Materials Önling No 14
(400)500(500)600(600)650(750) g / (8)10(10)12(12)13(15) balls Önling No 14, 100% TENCEL™ Lyocell, 50 g = approx. 127 yards (114 meters), weight: sport
Worked with one strand throughout.
NOTE! If knitting ¾-length or long sleeves, an additional 150 g / 3 balls of Önling No 14 is required for all sizes.

Materials Önling No 21 + Önling No 13
Color A: (250)300(300)350(350)400(450) g / (5)6(6)7(7)8(9) balls Önling No 21, 60% cotton, 40% linen, 50 g = approx. 214 yards (195 meters), weight: fingering
Held together with
Color B: 80 g / 1 cone Önling No 13, 95% lambswool, 5% cashmere, 80 g = approx. 1759 yards (1600 m), weight: cob-web
Worked with one strand Önling No 21 and one strand Önling No 13 held together throughout.
NOTE! If knitting ¾-length or long sleeves, an additional 100 g / 2 balls of Önling No 21 is required for all sizes.

Recommended circular needles sizes 3 and 3½ mm / US 2.5 and 4, in 80 cm / 32 inches length (we use magic loop for small circumferences)

Crochet hook for casting on stitches
3 meters / 3.5 yards of contrasting color scrap yarn
9 stitch markers
Stitch holder

Gauge 23 sts and 33 rows in stockinette st on needle size 3½ mm / US 4 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches

Procedure
The T-shirt is worked in the round from the top down. Stitches are cast on using either a provisional crochet cast-on, allowing the neckline to be adjusted later, or an Italian cast-on. Short rows are worked at the beginning across the shoulders and back of the neck to shape the neckline and ensure a good fit. The yoke is then worked in the round with raglan increases. The work is subsequently divided into body and sleeves, which are finished separately. The length of both the body and sleeves can easily be adjusted, making it simple to knit them shorter or longer as desired.

This pattern is a digital file that will be available for download immediately after purchase.

ABOUT PATTERNS FROM ÖNLING

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- When you buy a pattern for a design from Katrine's Favorite Corner, you will receive a digital pattern by mail (and in your Ravelry library). Please allow 1-2 days for your pattern to be sent, as this is handled manually by our brilliant customer service team. See the designs in question here.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS

Wool can last for years, but it requires good care. Washing is tough on your woolen garments and in general wool needs to be washed much less than other materials as it has a self-cleaning effect.

Find our instructions for how to wash your knitwear here.

General washing instructions

Wash gently by hand or on a dedicated wool/hand-wash cycle at max. 30°C / 85°F. Use a low spin speed: max. 800 rpm if adjustable, or Low where the options are Low / Medium / High.

Always dry flat. See the yarn instructions and exceptions in the table below.

Start with a swatch

Wash and dry your swatch like the finished piece. Measure gauge only when completely dry; washing and shaping can change appearance and dimensions.

When combining yarns, follow the gentlest care instructions. Test strong colour contrasts in the same swatch; otherwise, keep light and dark knits separate when washing and drying.

Choose the right detergent

Use mild liquid detergent without enzymes or bleach, suitable for all fibres. Choose wool detergent for wool, angora, mohair and cashmere. For knits containing silk, it must also suit silk. For Önling No 14 and No 21 alone, mild delicates detergent is suitable.

In Denmark, we recommend: Neutral Uld & Finvask; Sonett Olivenvaskemiddel til uld og silke Sensitive; or Ecover Uld & Silke (Delicate). Always check the current label. Follow the dosage on the packaging, and do not use fabric softener.

How to hand-wash

1. Wash gently in plenty of lukewarm water, max. 30°C / 85°F, with detergent. Gently press the knit down into the water. Do not rub, wring or stretch.

2. Rinse gently in clean, lukewarm water, max. 30°C / 85°F. A suitable no-rinse detergent may be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

3. Support the whole piece when lifting. Roll in a clean, dry towel and gently press out water. Use this method especially for hand-wash-only yarns.

How to machine-wash

Always test the wool cycle on a swatch. Without a dedicated wool/hand-wash cycle, hand-wash. A regular delicates cycle is not a wool cycle.

Avoid large temperature changes between washing and rinsing, as these can cause wool to felt. Use the towel method instead of spinning if preferred. With rinse hold, drain without spinning. Follow the machine's instructions and remove the knit promptly after washing.

Soaking before the first wash

Find the soaking time in the table below. Place finished knits and swatches in plenty of water without detergent, max. 30°C / 85°F. Keep them submerged and undisturbed. Do not soak yarn in balls, skeins or on cones.

Drain the water and gently press out excess water without wringing. Then wash as instructed. Soaking in water does not replace washing.

Önling No 12, No 13 and No 16 are supplied unwashed after spinning. The first treatment is part of finishing. If soaking continues beyond about 24 hours, replace all the water. This also applies to Hverdagskittet with No 12 and No 13.

This treatment allows Önling No 16 to bloom and soften, and softens the fibres in Önling No 21. Önling No 1, No 2, No 3, No 4, No 10 and No 20 are washed at the mills.

Drying and blocking

Dry flat and fully supported on a blocking mat or dry towel on a moisture-resistant surface. Gently shape while damp and check the measurements. Blocking means shaping, not stretching larger. Use rustproof blocking pins when the pattern calls for them.

Allow air to circulate, replace wet towels and leave to dry completely. Avoid hangers, washing lines, radiators, strong direct sunlight and tumble dryers.

Between washes and for odours

Air wool knits overnight or for a few hours outdoors in slightly damp weather, flat or well supported. Let them rest between uses to regain their shape. Airing can remove smoke and cooking smells. Wash if stained, dirty or persistently smelly.

For spinning-oil odours in unwashed yarns, follow the yarn instructions for the first treatment and subsequent washing with wool detergent.

Fluff and pilling

Pilling is mainly caused by friction. Remove pills only as needed with a suitable tool, testing an inconspicuous area first. Take care with airy, loosely knitted and long-haired knits. Wool combs and fabric shavers are not recommended routinely for all yarns.

Storage

Store knits folded, clean and completely dry. Protect wool knits and yarn from moths, for example in a clean, sealed container, and check the contents regularly.

YARN GUIDE

Washing: Max. 30°C / 85°F. Wool cycle: max. 800 rpm or Low. Dry flat. Soaking: Finished knits and swatches only, in water without detergent. Do not soak yarn in balls, skeins or on cones. Wash afterwards.