What you'll need
| Finished Bust Measurement, in: | 22 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 43 | 46 | 49 | 53 | 56 | 60 | 63 |
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Product Description
The Rizzo Tee was actually kind of a happy accident design! I had a totally different plan in mind but it evolved into this lovely tee. It gave me a bit of a 50’s Grease kind of vibe, which is why I named it the Rizzo Tee! It has a fold over collared neck and is worked top down raglan style in 1 x 1 ribbing. It is designed for short cap sleeves, but I have included instructions for making a long sleeve version as well. The tee is designed to fall at a mid crop sort of level. This is a #sizeinclusive pattern, and is designed for 4-10” of negative ease.
Sizes offered: 22, 26 (29, 33, 36) {39, 43, 46} (49, 53, 56) {60, 63}these sizes reflect the FINISHED bust measurement
To determine the best size for you, measure your actual bust in inches, and subtract 4-10 inches depending on how fitted you want the sweater to be. If you are right in between sizes, size up if you want a looser fit, or size down if you want a more fitted garment. Larger bust sizes generally need more negative ease.
Rizzo Tee by Claire Jackson
What is Being Made
The Rizzo Tee is an original knitted top design by Claire Jackson of Perfectly Knotted. This garment is a vintage-inspired tee with a distinctive fold-over collared neckline that evokes a 1950s aesthetic reminiscent of the character Rizzo from Grease. The design is size-inclusive, offering finished bust measurements ranging from 22 inches to 63 inches, making it accessible for a wide range of body types. The tee is designed to fall at a mid-crop length, though it can be customized to a longer length based on individual preference.
Construction and Techniques
The Rizzo Tee is constructed using a top-down raglan construction method, which allows for easy customization and fitting adjustments as you work. This technique begins at the neckline and progresses downward, with increases worked at the raglan lines to shape the armholes and sleeves. The garment features a fold-over collared neck, adding a polished, structured finish to the neckline.
The pattern offers flexibility in sleeve length, with instructions provided for both short cap sleeves and a long sleeve version. Additionally, the pattern includes optional waist shaping, allowing knitters to customize the fit at the waist for a more tailored silhouette or to maintain a straighter line depending on preference.
Stitches Used
The Rizzo Tee is worked primarily in 1 x 1 ribbing, a classic knit stitch pattern that creates vertical texture and elasticity. This ribbed construction provides structure and helps the garment maintain its shape while offering comfortable stretch and recovery.
Materials and Specifications
This pattern is designed for worsted weight yarn, a versatile mid-weight yarn that works up at a moderate pace and creates a fabric with good drape and durability. The pattern is classified as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience who are comfortable with techniques such as top-down construction, raglan shaping, and reading pattern instructions with multiple size options.
The Rizzo Tee is designed for 4 to 10 inches of negative ease, meaning the finished garment will be smaller than your body measurements for a fitted, close-to-the-body silhouette. This design choice creates the vintage-inspired fitted look characteristic of the pattern.
Note: Sizes 43, 49, 56, 60, and 63 inches are untested in the original pattern.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 10 |
| Designer: | Claire Jackson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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