Product Description
The Everyday Tee is a top-down yoke sweater with a simple lace pattern. This tee is knit at a very loose gauge to give it some drape and have it be the perfect tee for any occasion. It also knits up SO quickly :smile: I just love how simple it is to wear over any jeans, dresses, or shorts. As a busy twin mom, I love any knitted item that I can just throw on with any outfit. I hope you love it too!!
Finished bust measurements: 35.2 (36.5, 41.6, 45.6) (48.8, 53.4, 56.2) (60.1, 62.1)” 89.4 (92.7, 105.6, 115.8) (123.9, 135.6, 142.7) (152.6, 157.7) cm
The sample was knit in size 2 with a 34” bust
Needles: US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle 16“ and 32” US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle 16“ and 32” or size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn: Autumn and Indigo Classic Sock 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon
Yardage 712 (762, 838, 887) (940, 1030, 1129) (1286, 1356) yards
Gauge (wet blocked) in Stockinette with larger needle: 20 stitches x 28 rows per 4” / 10.1cm
Notions: Tapestry Needle Waste Yarn 1 Stitch Marker
The Everyday Tee by Twin Stitches Designs
What is Being Made
The Everyday Tee is a seamless, top-down knit sweater designed as a versatile wardrobe staple. This garment offers a comfortable, wearable fit with 2-4 inches of positive ease, making it suitable for layering or a relaxed silhouette. The pattern includes nine graduated sizes ranging from a 30-inch bust (Size 1) to a 60-inch bust (Size 9), with finished bust measurements spanning from 35.2 inches to 62.1 inches.
Construction Technique
The Everyday Tee employs a top-down, seamless construction method, a popular technique in modern knitting that allows knitters to try on the garment as they work and easily adjust length to personal preference. This approach eliminates the need for seaming, resulting in a cleaner finish and reduced finishing work. The seamless construction also creates a more comfortable wear experience, as there are no seams to irritate the skin.
Stitches and Stitch Pattern
This design is worked primarily in Stockinette stitch, the most fundamental and versatile knit stitch pattern. Stockinette creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern on the right side, making it an ideal choice for a timeless everyday garment. The simplicity of this stitch pattern contributes to the beginner-friendly nature of the project.
Materials and Gauge
Yarn: The sample was knit using Autumn and Indigo Classic Sock, a high-performance yarn blend composed of 75% Superwash Merino and 25% Nylon. This yarn is provided at 463 yards per 100 grams. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 712 yards for Size 1 to 1,356 yards for Size 9.
Needles: The pattern requires two sets of circular needles in different sizes:
- US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle in both 16-inch and 32-inch lengths (used for ribbing and initial cast-on)
- US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle in both 16-inch and 32-inch lengths (used for the main body in Stockinette stitch, or size as needed to obtain proper gauge)
Gauge: The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches by 28 rows over 4 inches when worked in Stockinette stitch with the larger needle and wet blocked. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements.
Skill Level
Rated as a beginner-friendly pattern, The Everyday Tee is accessible to knitters new to garment construction. The straightforward Stockinette stitch and top-down seamless method provide an excellent introduction to knitting wearable pieces without overwhelming complexity.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Twin Stitches Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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