CGM Butterflies Camiseta ENG

BUTTERFLIES
by
BUTTERFLIES TEE
This is a simple T-shirt to knit and is easily

adaptable to any yarn or size thanks to its
straight shape.
The motif takes its inspiration from ancient

drawings of butterfly specimens for collections
and the appreciation of details.
details _
MATERIAL
PURE: 50 g / 100 m. 5 (6, 7, 8) skeins.
5.5mm needles.
80 cm and 100 cm cable.
4 stitch markers and a tapestry needle.
SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4)
Measurements are calculated to include positive ease of between 8 cm and 10 cm at
the chest.
Chest: 101 (111, 121, 131)cm
Length: 50 cm
GAUGE
10 x 10 cm in STOCKINETTE STITCH
With 5.5 mm needles 10 x 10 cm = 16sts x 18rounds
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES USED

STOCKINETTE STITCH.
GARTER STITCH.
EYELETS. (explained in the chart)
CONSTRUCTION
This T-shirt is worked top-down, starting at the neck and increasing over the shoulders
to the required number of stitches for the chest.
Once you have the stitches required for the chest, you will work the front and back
stitches separately down to the armhole depth. Then you return to working all stitches
again in the round down to the desired length.
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advice
To adapt the pattern to any size or yarn, bear in mind that:
My gauge is 10 x 10 cm = 16sts x 20rounds with 5,5 mm needles.

At this gauge, the chest measurements are:
70sts = 44 cm
90sts = 59 cm
Size 1 = 101 cm = 162sts.
Size 2 = 111 cm = 178sts.
Size 3 = 121 cm = 194sts.
Size 4 = 131 cm = 210sts.
To get the correct size for you in your yarn and needles, make a gauge swatch in
STOCKINETTE STITCH and note down the details here:
36 (38, 40, 42)cm
58 (62, 66, 68)sts
Your gauge 10 x 10 cm = ............sts x ............ rounds.
Measure around your chest and add the desired amount of positive ease.
Advice: for a bulkier weight yarn, add a little extra positive ease. I would advise
between 8 cm and 10 cm.
Your chest circumference = ............ cm.
Use these details to work out how many stitches at your gauge will give you the correct
chest circumference.
Chest circumference in stitches:
101 (111, 121, 131)cm

............ sts = ............ cm chest circumference x ............ sts in your gauge
162 (178, 194, 210)sts
10 cm
From this result, choose the size with the closest number of stitches at the chest to
your required number.
abbreviations _
st(s): stitch(es) Rnd: round
k: knit p: purl
yo: yarn over
pm: place marker sm (BOR): slip beginning of round marker

sm: slip marker M: marker rm: remove marker
WS: wrong side of the work

RS: right side of the work
Increases:
m1r: With the tip of the left needle, pick up the thread between the stitch on the left needle
and the stitch you just worked from back to front and knit it through the front loop – increase
1st right-leaning.
m1l: With the tip of the left needle, pick up the thread between the stitch on the left needle
and the stitch you just worked from front to back and knit it through the back loop – increase
1st left-leaning.
Decreases:
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together – decrease 1 stitch right-leaning.
ssk: Slip 2 stitches knitwise one by one, return them to the left needle and knit them together
through the back loop – decrease 1 stitch left-leaning.
instructions _
There are two cast-on options for the neckline: (+4sts 86sts total).
Rnd 5: m1l, k31, m1r, sm, k12, sm, m1l, k31, m1r, sm, k12, sm (BOR).
Neckline A: Smaller circumference at 44cm.
(+4sts 90sts total).
Neckline B: Wider circumference at 58cm.
OPTION A y OPTION B continue working from the 6th round.

OPTION A: Cast on 70sts.
OPTION B: Cast on 90sts.
Rnd 6: m1l, k4, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, *k5, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk* repeat from * to * once
Taking care not to twist your stitches, join to work in the round and place a BOR marker more, k5, m1r, sm, p12, sm, m1l, k4, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, *k5, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk*
(this maker indicates the beginning of the back stitches. Use a different type or colour for repeat from * to * once more, k5, m1r, sm, p12, sm (BOR). (+4sts 94sts total)
this marker, if possible, to differentiate it from the other markers): Rnd 7: m1l, k35, m1r, pm, k12, pm, m1l, k35, m1r, pm, k12, sm (BOR).
Rnd 1: knit all, sm (BOR).
Rnd 2: purl all, sm (BOR). Rnd 8: m1l, k37, m1r, sm, p12, sm, m1l, k37, m1r, sm, p12, sm (BOR).
Repeat rnds 1 and 2 another 3 times. (+4sts 102sts total).
In the next round, place markers to indicate the shoulder stitches. Then increase before (+4sts 106sts total).
and after these markers on every round to shape the shoulders and reach the required Rnd 10: m1l, k41, m1r, sm, p12, sm, m1l, k41, m1r, sm, p12, sm (BOR).
number of stitches for the chest. As follows: (+4sts 110sts total).
OPTION B
Rnd 1: k33, pm, k12, pm, k33, pm, k12, sm (BOR).
Continue workind from the Rnd 6 Rnd 12: m1l, *k5, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk* repeat from * to * 3 more times, k5, m1r, sm, p12,
sm, m1l, *k5, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk* repeat from * to * 3 more times, k5, m1r, sm, p12, sm
OPTION A (BOR).
Rnd 1: m1l, k23, m1r, pm, k12, pm, m1l, k23, m1r, pm, k12, sm (BOR). Rnd 13: m1l, k47, m1r, sm, k12, sm, m1l, k47, m1r, sm, k12, sm (BOR).
(+4sts 74sts total). (+4sts 122sts total).
From here to the end of the shoulder shaping, you can follow the chart or the written Rnd 14: m1l, k49, m1r, sm, p12, sm, m1l, k49, m1r, sm, p12, sm (BOR).
instructions below. (+4sts 126sts total).
Rnd 2: m1l, k25, m1r, sm, p12, sm, m1l, k25, m1r, sm, p12, sm (BOR). Rnd 15: m1l, k51, m1r, sm, k12, sm, m1l, k51, m1r, sm, k12, sm (BOR).
Rnd 3: m1l, k27, m1r, sm, k12, sm, m1l, k27, m1r, sm, k12, sm (BOR). Rnd 16: m1l, k53, m1r, sm, p12, sm, m1l, k53, m1r, sm, p12, sm (BOR).
Rnd 4: m1l, k29, m1r, sm, p12, sm, m1l, k29, m1r, sm, p12, sm (BOR).
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instructions _
Rnd 17: m1l, k55, m1r, sm, k12, sm, m1l, k55, m1r, sm, k12, sm (BOR). p12, sm, m1l, k8, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5*, repeat from * to * 6 more times, k3, m1r, sm,
(+4sts 138sts total). p12, sm (BOR). (+4sts 190sts total).
Rnd 18: m1l, k6, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5*, repeat from * to * 4 more times, k1, m1r, sm, Rnd 31: m1l, k83, m1r, sm, k12, sm, m1l, k83, m1r, sm, k12, sm (BOR).
p12, sm, m1l, k6, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5*, repeat from * to * 4 more times, k1, m1r, sm, (+4sts 194sts total).
p12, sm (BOR). (+4sts 142sts total).
Rnd 19: m1l, k59, m1r, sm, k12, sm, m1l, k59, m1r, sm, k12, sm (BOR). (+4sts 198sts total).
Rnd 20: m1l, k61, m1r, sm, p12, sm, m1l, k61, m1r, sm, p12, sm (BOR). (+4sts 202sts total).
Size 3 and 4
Rnd 22: m1l, k65, m1r, sm, p12, sm, m1l, k65, m1r, sm, p12, sm (BOR). (+4sts 206sts total).
Rnd 36: m1l, k19, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5*, repeat from * to * 5 more times, k14, m1r,
Rnd 24: m1l, k7, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5*, repeat from * to * 5 more times, k2, m1r, sm,
sm, p12, sm, m1l, k19, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5*, repeat from * to * 5 more times, k14,
p12, sm, m1l, k7, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5*, repeat from * to * 5 more times, k2, m1r, sm,
m1r, sm, p12, sm (BOR). (+4sts 214sts total).
p12, sm (BOR). (+4sts 166sts total).
Rnd 26: m1l, k73, m1r, sm, p12, sm, m1l, k73, m1r, sm, p12, sm (BOR). Size 4
Rnd 28: m1l, k77, m1r, sm, p12, sm, m1l, k77, m1r, sm, p12, sm (BOR). Rnd 39: m1l, k99, m1r, sm, k12, sm, m1l, k99, m1r, sm, k12, sm (BOR).
Size 2, 3 and 4 (+4sts 234sts total).
Rnd 30: m1l, k8, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5*, repeat from * to * 6 more times, k3, m1r, sm,
instructions _
All sizes Row 41 (WS): purl all.
BACK All sizes
Now that you have the number of stitches needed for the width of the shoulders, Row 42 (RS): k18 (22, 26, 30), *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5* repeat from * to * 4 more times,
leave the 12sts of each shoulder on hold and continue working the front and back k13 (17, 21, 25).
stitches separately, starting with the back stitches knit flat.
Work 5 rows in STOCKINETTE STITCH.
Work 32 (36, 40, 44)rows in STOCKINETTE STITCH.
Row 48 (RS): k23 (27, 31, 35), *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5* repeat from * to * 3 more times,
Leave the back stitches on hold and pick up the 81 (89, 97, 105) front stitches, k18 (22, 26, 30).
continue working the chart from where you left off.
FRONT Row 54 (RS): k28 (32, 36, 40), *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5* repeat from * to * 2 more times,
k23 (27, 31, 35).
Size 1
Row 30 (RS): k8, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5* repeat from * to * 6 more times, k3. Work 4 rows in STOCKINETTE STITCH.
Row 31 (WS): purl all. Sizes 2, 3 and 4

Row 32 (RS): knit all.
Row 33 (WS): purl all. Row 59 (WS): purl all.
Size 1 and 2 Row 60 (RS): k37 (41, 45), *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5* repeat from * to * 1 more times, k32
(36, 40).
Row 35 (WS): purl all. Work 5 rows in STOCKINETTE STITCH.
Row 36 (RS): k13 (17), *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5* repeat from * to * 5 more times,
k8 (12). Row 66 (RS): k46 (50), *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5*, k41 (45).
Row 37 (WS): purl all.
Sizes 3 and 4
Size 1, 2 and 3
Row 39 (WS): purl all. Row 72 (RS): knit all.
Row 40 (RS): knit all. Continue working in STOCKINETTE STITCH for 2 (10) rows.
instructions _
Before binding off:

BODY OF THE SWEATER
Rnd 1: purl all.
Rnd 2: knit all.
Join to work the front and back stitches in the round again down to the desired
Repeat these 2 rounds once more and then bind off all stitches.
length. I recommend around 28cm before starting to work the hem.
For a long-sleeved style:
HEM
Knit for 45 (44, 43, 42)cm
Rnd 1: purl all.
Rnd 2: knit all.
DECREASES
Repeat these 2 rnds 2 more times.
Rnd 1: work k2tog around the whole round. 29 (31, 33, 34)sts remaining.
Bind off all stitches.
Rnd 2: purl all.
Rnd 3: knit all.
SLEEVES
Repeat these 2 rounds once more and then bind off all stitches loosely.
To pick up stitches for the left sleeve:

To pick up stitches for the right sleeve:
Pick up 22 (24, 26, 27)sts up the front side of the armhole, knit the 12sts that you
Pick up 24 (26, 28, 29)sts up the back side of the armhole, knit the 12sts you had on hold
had on hold for the shoulder, and pick up 24 (26, 28, 29)sts down the back side of
for the shoulder and then pick up 22 (24, 26, 27)sts down the front side of the armhole.
the armhole.
58 (62, 66, 68)sts total for the sleeve.
58 (62, 66, 68)sts total on the sleeve.
Work this sleeve in the same way as you did for the left.
For a sleeveless vest style:
Rnd 1: purl all.
Bind off all stitches.
For a short-sleeved style:

Rnd 1: knit all.
Repeat this round to desired length.
CHART. Represents the stitches of the front and back. The shoulder stitches are worked in garter stitch.
FRONT: Follow the chart through to row 61. BACK: Follow the chart to the required shoulder width. From there work the back stitches in
Size 1: follow the chart between the red lines. STOCKINETTE STITCH
Size 2: follow the chart between the blue lines. Size 1: follow the chart between the red lines.
Size 3: follow the chart between the yellow lines. Size 2: follow the chart between the blue lines.
Size 4: follow the whole chart. Size 3: follow the chart between the yellow lines.
Size 4: follow the whole chart.
RS:K / WS:P
m1l
m1r
ssk
yo
k2tog
ANNEX CHART BACK
This chart is just to clarify how to continue the back stitches once they have been separated from the front.
Size 1: The width of the shoulders is marked by the red lines. After row 30, continue in STOCKINETTE STITCH. Follow the black stitches.
Size 2: The width of the shoulders is marked by the blue lines. After row 34 continue in STOCKINETTE STITCH. Follow the black and blue stitches.
Size 3: The width of the shoulders is marked by the yellow lines. After row 38 continue in STOCKINETTE STITCH. Follow the black, blue, and yellow stitches.
Size 4: The width of the shoulders is marked by the 75sts of the chart. After row 42 continue in STOCKINETTE STITCH. Follow the black, blue, and yellow stitches.
RS:K / WS:P
m1l
m1r
ssk
yo
k2tog
¿May i help?
If you have any questions or comments, I would be happy to

help you. Email me at:
(carmengarciademora@gmail.com)
(carmengarciademora)
I would love to see your #butterflytee if you would like to
share it on Instagram or Ravelry.
This pattern is the result of my work, dedication, and love.

Please respect my rights as the author and don’t
commercialise or share this pattern.
Many thanks and happy knitting! :)
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BUTTERFLIES

This is a simple T-shirt to knit and is easily

The motif takes its inspiration from ancient

STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES USED

My gauge is 10 x 10 cm = 16sts x 20rounds with 5,5 mm needles.

Your chest circumference = ............ cm.

Chest circumference in stitches:

101 (111, 121, 131)cm

yo: yarn over

pm: place marker sm (BOR): slip beginning of round marker

WS: wrong side of the work

k2tog: knit 2 stitches together – decrease 1 stitch right-leaning.

OPTION A y OPTION B continue working from the 6th round.

All sizes Row 41 (WS): purl all.

BACK All sizes

Row 31 (WS): purl all. Sizes 2, 3 and 4

Before binding off:

To pick up stitches for the left sleeve:

For a short-sleeved style:

If you have any questions or comments, I would be happy to

This pattern is the result of my work, dedication, and love.

Many thanks and happy knitting! :)

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