KE002 Clearwater - Top Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Westhampton by Valley Yarns

KE002 Clearwater – Boxy Scoop Neck Tee Knitting Pattern for Women by Julie Turjoman for Valley Yarns

The Clearwater is a women's elbow-length sleeved, scoop neck tee designed by Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns as pattern #VY-KE002. Part of the Gulf Coast collection, this design captures effortless warm-weather style with a boxy, relaxed silhouette, fluid lines, and generous positive ease. The fitted sleeves and seed stitch hem details provide a stylish contrast to the roomy body, making this a versatile wardrobe staple for spring and summer.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a pullover tee-style top with the following design features:

• Boxy body with 6"–8" positive ease for a relaxed, comfortable fit
• Elbow-length sleeves with a fitted profile that contrasts the generous body
• Scoop neckline finished with a seed stitch border
• Deep split seed stitch hems at the bottom, sleeve edges, and neckline for a polished, textured finish
• Drop shoulders with short-row shaping for enhanced fit

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The Clearwater is available in a wide range of sizes to suit many body types:

• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
• Finished Bust: 37½ (42½, 45½, 50½, 53½) (58½, 61½, 65½) inches
• Length from Hem to Underarm: 15 (15, 16, 16, 16) (17, 17, 17) inches — and can be lengthened with additional yarn
• The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in Size S

Techniques Used

This pattern combines several construction methods that give the finished garment both structure and a comfortable drape:

• Worked flat (in pieces): The body is knitted in separate front and back panels, then seamed together. Working flat adds structure to the finished fabric, which is especially beneficial when using cotton yarn.
• Seamed construction: Pieces are joined using seaming techniques, contributing to the garment's shape retention and durability.
• Worked in the round: The elbow-length sleeves are worked in the round, knitted downward from stitches picked up around the armholes — a technique that creates smooth, seamless sleeve tubes.
• Short-row shaping: Used at the drop shoulders to refine the fit and ensure the garment sits well on the body.
• Long-Tail Cast-On: Specified for casting on the body stitches, this method creates a neat, elastic edge well-suited to the seed stitch hems.
• Stitch pick-up: Stitches are picked up around the armhole edges to begin the sleeves in the round — a technique that creates a tidy join between body and sleeve.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch: The primary stitch pattern used throughout the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic fabric surface
• Seed stitch: Used for the deep split hems at the bottom edges, sleeve cuffs, and scoop neckline, adding a subtle texture and visual interest that frames the garment beautifully

Yarn and Materials

The Clearwater is specifically designed for Valley Yarns Westhampton, a DK weight yarn made from 100% Pima Cotton (50g / 109 yards per ball). Pima cotton is prized for its exceptional softness, breathability, and slight sheen, making it an ideal fiber for warm-weather knitting. The colorway shown in the sample is Hone