Daybreak Tee

Daybreak Tee by Knifty Knittings

What is Being Made

The Daybreak Tee is a slightly cropped knitted top designed by Destiny Meyer for Knifty Knittings. This garment is engineered to provide a classic and flattering silhouette with 1-3 inches of positive ease, making it suitable for a range of body types. The finished garment circumference ranges from 31 inches (XS) to 51 inches (2X), accommodating bust sizes from 28-30 inches up to 48-50 inches across six size options.

Craft and Construction Techniques

The Daybreak Tee is created using the knitting craft with intermediate-level difficulty, making it an accessible project for knitters with some experience. The garment is constructed using circular needles in a method that involves casting on and working in the round, which creates seamless construction for a polished finish. The pattern includes a 3-needle bind off technique, a professional finishing method that joins two sets of live stitches together without visible seaming on the final edge.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the Daybreak Tee is Stockinette stitch, a fundamental knitting pattern that creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern texture on the right side. This stitch is worked at a gauge of 18 stitches and 25 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) when blocked, using the larger US 7/4.50 mm needles. Stitch markers are used during construction to help track pattern repeats and shaping increases or decreases.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for DK weight yarn in the LB Collection Cotton Jeans, a 100% cotton yarn that provides breathability and structure ideal for a summer tee. Yardage requirements range from 457 yards (418 m) for the smallest size (XS) to 825 yards (755 m) for the largest size (2X), translating to 3-4 skeins depending on the size being knitted. Each skein contains 218 yards (200 m) per 100 grams.

Needles and Notions

• US 6/4 mm circular needle (32 inches) for ribbed edging or initial cast-on
• US 7/4.50 mm circular needle (32 inches) for main body construction
• Spare US 7/4.50 mm needle for executing the 3-needle bind off finish
• Stitch markers for tracking pattern sections and shaping
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming any necessary sections

Proper gauge checking is emphasized as essential for ensuring an accurate and well-fitting finished garment. The pattern is provided in a downloadable PDF format, allowing crafters to work at their own pace with complete pattern instructions and sizing information readily available.