BANISTER is an elegant summer design that offers options for both long and short sleeves, allowing you to create either a relaxed tee or a lightweight sweater – perfect for cooler summer evenings and mornings.
The inspiration for this design goes all the way back to my childhood. Every detail is inspired by the staircase of the mid-century apartment building I grew up in. The textured hem and cuffs reflect the structure of the banister, while the zigzag raglan lines echo the shape of the stairs.
A gently scooped neckline makes BANISTER light and easy to wear. The shaped body provides a flattering fit – relaxed around the chest and more tailored at the waist.
Skill level
Intermediate
Languages
German | English | Danish
Sizes (finished measurements)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7
Chest circumference
97 | 105 | 113 | 122 | 130 | 138 | 147 cm
38 | 41 | 44.5 | 48 | 51 | 54| 58 ″
Waist
92 | 100 | 108 | 117 | 125 | 133 | 142 cm
36.2 | 39.4 | 42.5 |46 | 49.2 | 52.4 | 56 ″
Back length
59 | 61 | 63 | 65,5 | 67 | 69 | 71 cm
23.2 | 24 | 24.8 | 25.8 | 26.4 | 27.2 | 28 ″
Sleeve length
(short)
9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 cm
3.5 | 4 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5 | 5.5 | 5.9 ″
(long)
40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 cm
15.7 | 16 | 16.5 | 17 | 17.3 | 17.7 | 18 ″
Raglan depth
19,5 | 20,5 | 21,5 | 23 | 24,5 | 25,5 | 27 cm
7.7 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10,5 ″
Yarn
Isager Merilin
(80% wool - 20% linen, 50g - 208m)
TEE
250 | 250 | 300 | 350 | 350 | 400 | 400 g
800 | 895 | 1.050 | 1.200 | 1.350 | 1.400 | 1.550 m
785 | 979 | 1,150 | 1,315 | 1,475|1,535 | 1,695 yds
LONGSLEEVE
300 | 300 | 350 | 400 | 400 | 450 | 450 g
1.050 | 1.165 | 1.300 | 1.455 | 1.550 | 1.700 | 1.850 m
1,150 | 1,275 | 1,422 | 1,590 | 1,695| 1,860 | 2,025 yds
Needles
2,5 mm / US 1.5 and 3,25 mm / US 3 circular needles and dpns.
Crochet hook in ± 3 mm / ± US D.
Gauge
24 st / 35 Rows = 10 cm / 4″ on the bigger needle size in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking.
Fit
Banister has a relaxed, shaped fit on the body with fitted sleeves and a gently scooped neck. The soft and drapey summer yarn makes the shirt easy to wear, even directly on the skin.
Techniques
Stockinette stitch, Latvian braids, raglan increases, Japanese short rows.
