Sencillo | Simple Pullover and Tee

$10.00

Design Information

Sencillo is the Spanish word for “simple,” and this pullover & tee set is delightfully simple with the right amount of thoughtful details to nail that effortless fit. The easy shape, classic v-neck, and scoop neck options, and casual drop shoulders combine to create a perfect three-season pullover or tee. Knit in a dk-weight cotton & linen blend, you’ll find yourself reaching for the pullover or tee when you just want to look and feel good.

Sencillo is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up with side slits trimmed in garter stitch. Worked in Stockinette stitch, Sencillo features two neck opening options - a classic v-neck that is the perfect depth for summer and a flirty yet functional scoop neck. 

Armhole shaping keeps the drop shoulder seam location consistent across the size range. The drop shoulders are shaped with a sloped bind off, and instructions are provided for optional cup shaping with short rows.

Once the pieces are completed, blocked, and seamed, stitches are picked up around the neckline to work the stockinette stitch neckband. There are cleverly placed decreases in the neckband to keep it from rolling.

The summer-friendly samples are knit with Knit Picks CotLin, a 70% cotton, and 30% linen blend dk-weight yarn perfect for spring, summer, and fall wear. Wear the pullover under a denim jacket for cool spring evening walks, or wear the tee over your favorite pair of jeans or shorts for a summer luncheon. 

The Pirouette (Purple) sample features short sleeves, cup one bust shaping, and the scoop neck option. The Swan (White) sample features long sleeves, cup one bust shaping, and the v-neck option.

The fall-friendly samples are knit with Purl Soho Knitting Yarn, a 100% merino wool dk-weight yarn that is soft, sturdy, and delightfully springy. You’ll want to wear this sweater on your way to get your favorite latte. Or any day, really. 

The North Sea (Navy Blue) sample features short sleeves and the scoop neck option. The Acorn Brown (Brown) sample features long sleeves and the v-neck option.

The Sencillo Pullover & Tee set will be a must-bring wherever you're headed. Please share your progress on Instagram by tagging me @kirstenjoel_designs and using the hashtags #sencillopulloverkjd and #sencilloteekjd. I love to see all of your works in progress and finished projects!

Design Information

Sencillo is the Spanish word for “simple,” and this pullover & tee set is delightfully simple with the right amount of thoughtful details to nail that effortless fit. The easy shape, classic v-neck, and scoop neck options, and casual drop shoulders combine to create a perfect three-season pullover or tee. Knit in a dk-weight cotton & linen blend, you’ll find yourself reaching for the pullover or tee when you just want to look and feel good.

Sencillo is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up with side slits trimmed in garter stitch. Worked in Stockinette stitch, Sencillo features two neck opening options - a classic v-neck that is the perfect depth for summer and a flirty yet functional scoop neck. 

Armhole shaping keeps the drop shoulder seam location consistent across the size range. The drop shoulders are shaped with a sloped bind off, and instructions are provided for optional cup shaping with short rows.

Once the pieces are completed, blocked, and seamed, stitches are picked up around the neckline to work the stockinette stitch neckband. There are cleverly placed decreases in the neckband to keep it from rolling.

The summer-friendly samples are knit with Knit Picks CotLin, a 70% cotton, and 30% linen blend dk-weight yarn perfect for spring, summer, and fall wear. Wear the pullover under a denim jacket for cool spring evening walks, or wear the tee over your favorite pair of jeans or shorts for a summer luncheon. 

The Pirouette (Purple) sample features short sleeves, cup one bust shaping, and the scoop neck option. The Swan (White) sample features long sleeves, cup one bust shaping, and the v-neck option.

The fall-friendly samples are knit with Purl Soho Knitting Yarn, a 100% merino wool dk-weight yarn that is soft, sturdy, and delightfully springy. You’ll want to wear this sweater on your way to get your favorite latte. Or any day, really. 

The North Sea (Navy Blue) sample features short sleeves and the scoop neck option. The Acorn Brown (Brown) sample features long sleeves and the v-neck option.

The Sencillo Pullover & Tee set will be a must-bring wherever you're headed. Please share your progress on Instagram by tagging me @kirstenjoel_designs and using the hashtags #sencillopulloverkjd and #sencilloteekjd. I love to see all of your works in progress and finished projects!

Finished Measurements

Sizes (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] (7, 8, 9) [10, 11, 12] with Finished Chest Measurements (42, 45.5, 49.75) [54, 57.25, 61.5] (65.75, 69, 73.25) [77.5, 80.75, 85]” / (105, 113.5, 124) [135, 143, 153.5] (164, 172.5, 183) [193.5, 202, 212.5] cm sized for (26, 30, 34) [38, 42, 46] (50, 54, 58) [62, 66, 70]” / (65, 75, 85) [95, 105, 115] (125, 135, 145) [155, 165, 175] cm actual chest; designed to fit with 15-16” / 38 - 40.5 cm positive ease. Both samples are shown in size 3, worn on 34” / 85 cm chest with 15.75” / 40 cm positive ease.

Cup Shaping

Sencillo includes instructions for optional Cup Shaping using short rows. These short rows add additional length of fabric to the front chest to accommodate room for breasts.

All samples shown are size 3 with Cup 1 shaping.

To choose a cup size, measure the length from the top of your shoulder to under your breast for your front, then measure from the top of your shoulder to the same horizontal level on your back. A helpful measuring point is where your bra band rests.

Subtract the back length from the front length and subtract an additional 2” / 5 cm. Choose a cup size based on your result.

If your result is:

  • Less than 1” / 2.5 cm; omit the short rows

  • 1 - 2” / 2.5 - 5 cm; work Cup 1 - adds 1” / 2.5 cm

  • 2 - 3” / 5 - 7.5 cm; work Cup 2 - adds 2” / 5 cm

  • 3 - 4” / 7.5 - 10 cm; work Cup 3 - adds 3” / 7.5 cm

  • 4 - 5” / 10 - 12.5 cm; work Cup 4 - adds 4” / 10 cm

  • More than 5“ / 12.5 cm; work Cup 5 - adds 5” / 12.5 cm

    • Note: Size 3 cannot work Cup 5.

Yarn

Substitution notes: Look for a dk-weight cotton or cotton blend yarn for a look closest to the summer-friendly samples and a dk-weight wool or wool blend yarn for a look closest to the fall-friendly samples.

Summer Pullover: KnitPicks CotLin - DK weight; 70% Tanguis Cotton / 30% Linen; 123 yards / 50g; photographed in Swan. See YARDAGE for more details.

Summer Tee: KnitPicks CotLin - DK weight; 70% Tanguis Cotton / 30% Linen; 123 yards / 50g; photographed in Pirouette. See YARDAGE for more details.

Fall Pullover: Purl Soho Knitting Yarn - DK weight; 100% merino wool; 219 yards / 100 g; photographed in Acorn Brown. See YARDAGE for more details.

Fall Tee: Purl Soho Knitting Yarn - DK weight; 100% merino wool; 219 yards / 100 g; photographed in North Sea. See YARDAGE for more details.

YarDAGE

Note: A 10% buffer has been added to all yardage estimates and rounded to nearest whole skein. For accuracy, you can add the yardage requirements for your selected options together and then divide by the yards/skein of your chosen yarn. 

For example, Size 3 Pullover and tee Body + Short Sleeves + Cup 1 = 725 + 85 + 10 = 820 yards or  / 7 skeins Knit Picks CotLin or 4 skeins Purl Soho Knitting Yarn.

Pullover & Tee Body

Note: The yardage difference between the v-neck and scoop-neck options is minimal. 

(625, 670, 725) [775, 835, 875] (935, 970, 1010) [1065, 1125, 1170] yards/ (570, 615, 665) [710, 765, 800] (855, 885, 925) [975, 1030, 1070] m; approximately (5, 5, 6) [6, 7, 7] (8, 8, 8) [9, 9, 10] skeins of Knit Picks CotLin or (3, 3, 3) [3, 3, 4] (4, 4, 4) [4, 5, 5] skeins of Purl Soho Knitting Yarn.

Short Sleeves

(75, 80, 85) [95, 100, 115] (125, 140, 150) [165, 175, 195] yards / (70, 75, 80) [85, 90, 105] (115, 130, 135) [150, 160, 180] m

Long Sleeves

(265, 285, 305) [330, 355, 380] (405, 440, 470) [490, 520, 555] yards / (240, 260, 280) [300, 325, 345] (370, 400, 430) [450, 475, 505] m; approximately (2, 2, 2) [3, 3, 3] (3, 4, 4) [4, 4, 5] skeins of Knit Picks CotLin or (1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 2] (2, 2, 2) [2, 2, 2] skeins of Purl Soho Knitting Yarn.

Cup Shaping

  • Cup 1: (10, 10, 10) [10, 10, 15] (15, 15, 15) [15, 15, 20] yards / (10, 10, 10) [10, 10, 15] (15, 15, 15) [15, 15, 20] m

  • Cup 2: (15, 20, 20) [20, 25, 25] (30, 30, 30) [35, 35, 35] yards / (15, 20, 20) [20, 25, 25] (25, 25, 25) [30, 30, 30] m

  • Cup 3: (25, 30, 30) [35, 35, 40] (40, 45, 45) [50, 50, 55] yards / (25, 25, 25) [30, 30, 35] (35, 40, 40) [45, 45, 50] m

  • Cup 4: (35, 40, 40) [45, 45, 50] (55, 60, 65) [65, 70, 75] yards / (30, 35, 35) [40, 40, 45] (50, 55, 60) [60, 65, 70] m

  • Cup 5: (45, 45, 50) [55, 60, 65] (70, 75, 80) [85, 85, 90] yards / (40, 40, 45) [50, 55, 60] (65, 70, 75) [80, 80, 80] m

    • Note: Size 3 cannot work Cup 5.

Gauge

19 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10cm over Stockinette Stitch with gauge needles, blocked

Needles

US 6 / 4 mm 24”/60cm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge

US 5 / 3.75 mm, or one size smaller than gauge needles, 24”/ 60cm circular needles for neckband

Tools

Locking stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, blocking wires, blocking pins