Neighborhood Tee

Neighborhood Tee by Ashleigh Kiser | Sewrella

What Is Being Made

The Neighborhood Tee is a seamless, top-down raglan-style knit tee designed to showcase hand-dyed yarn. This feminine knit top features a classic scoop neckline and is constructed using a seamless raglan construction method, making it an ideal project for displaying the beautiful colorwork and depth of hand-dyed yarns like those from Handmade Home Fibers.

Knitting Techniques

This pattern employs several intermediate-level knitting techniques that make it an engaging project for experienced crafters. The garment is worked seamlessly from the top down, a construction method that allows knitters to try on the piece as they work and easily customize the length. The raglan shaping technique is used to create the armholes and sleeve cap, distributing increases evenly across the front, back, and sleeves for a flattering fit. The piece is knit in the round using circular needles, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a smooth, professional finish.

Stitches Used

The Neighborhood Tee is primarily constructed using stockinette stitch, the foundational stitch for this design. Stockinette stitch, created by alternating knit and purl rows when working flat or knitting every round when working in the round, produces the smooth, classic fabric that allows hand-dyed yarn colors to shine. The pattern gauge is 20 stitches by 24 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch when knit in the round.

Materials and Tools

The Neighborhood Tee pattern calls for Handmade Home Fibers Crocheter's DK Yarn in the Neighborhood colorway. This yarn is composed of 100% Superwash Merino Wool, classified as a DK weight (Weight 3/Light), with each skein containing 211 yards and weighing 3.5 ounces (100 grams). Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 485 yards for the smallest size (S) to 1,016 yards for the largest size (3XL), with corresponding gram weights from 85 grams to 368 grams. The pattern recommends using US 5 (3.75mm) and US 6 (4mm) circular needles with a cord length a few inches shorter than your bust measurement, plus optional US 5 (3.75mm) double-pointed needles for working the sleeves. Additional tools include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and a measuring tape for checking gauge and finished measurements.

Size Range and Finished Measurements

The Neighborhood Tee is available in six sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large, 2X-Large, and 3X-Large. Finished bust measurements range from 36 inches (S) to 56 inches (3XL), with lengths varying from 19.75 inches (S) to 27 inches (3XL). Armhole depths range from 6.5 inches (S) to 9.5 inches (3XL), allowing for proper fit across different body types.

Skill Level

Rated as an intermediate project (3/intermediate), the Neighborhood Tee is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle seamless construction and raglan shaping techniques. This pattern provides an excellent opportunity to develop proficiency with top-down knitting methods and in-the-round construction.