Saltwaves Tee

Saltwaves Tee by Somerberry Knits

What is Being Made

The Saltwaves Tee is a knitted top designed by Somerberry Knits as a downloadable PDF pattern. This garment is crafted using the knitting technique and offers a versatile, wearable design suitable for intermediate-level knitters. The tee features colorwork elements incorporating multiple yarn colors to create visual interest in the finished piece.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This pattern employs several key knitting techniques to construct the garment. The Saltwaves Tee is worked using circular knitting needles, allowing for seamless construction in the round. The pattern includes a three-needle cast off (also called bind off) technique, which is used to join sections of the garment together with strength and elasticity. Stitch holders or scrap yarn are utilized to hold stitches while working different sections of the tee, a common practice in garment construction that allows knitters to work pieces separately before assembly.

Stitches and Stitch Details

While the specific stitch abbreviations are not fully detailed in the provided materials list, the pattern uses standard knitting stitches appropriate for a worsted-weight cotton yarn. The construction method using circular needles suggests the use of knit and purl stitches in combination to create the fabric structure and any textured or colorwork elements that define the Saltwaves design.

Yarn and Materials

The Saltwaves Tee is designed to be worked in Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton, a 100% mercerized cotton yarn in worsted weight (Category 4). This yarn choice provides a breathable, lightweight fabric ideal for warm-weather wear. The pattern calls for three coordinating colors:

• Camel: 1 ball (approximately 8–11 meters depending on size)
• Silver: 4–5 balls (approximately 547–828 yards depending on size)
• Ecru: 1 ball (approximately 68–104 yards depending on size)

The colorway combination of camel, silver, and ecru creates a sophisticated, neutral palette that evokes the seaside theme suggested by the garment's name.

Needles and Tools

The pattern requires 4mm (US 6) circular knitting needles measuring 60cm/24 inches for ribbed sections and shaping, and 5mm (US 8) circular knitting needles also measuring 60cm/24 inches for the main fabric. A spare 5mm (US 8) needle is needed for the three-needle cast off technique. Additional tools include stitch holders or scrap yarn for managing stitches during construction and a large-eyed blunt needle for seaming and finishing the garment.

Sizing and Fit

The Saltwaves Tee is offered in four sizes, with detailed measurements provided for neck depth, body width, and length. This range ensures knitters can select the appropriate size for their desired fit and finished garment dimensions.

Skill Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, the Saltwaves Tee is suitable for knitters who have mastered basic knitting techniques and are ready to work with circular needles, manage multiple colors, and execute finishing techniques such as three-needle bind offs and seaming.