Stay Ready

Stay Ready by Annie Haas

Garment Overview

Stay Ready is a split hem bottom-up knit tee designed by Annie Haas for This.bird.knits Designs. This intermediate-level sweater features engaging colorwork and textured motifs throughout, creating visual interest and variation during the knitting process. The split hem design adds a contemporary, modern silhouette to this classic tee shape.

Craft and Construction Method

This is a knitting project worked from the bottom up, allowing knitters to try on the garment as it progresses and adjust length as needed. The construction method provides flexibility for customization while maintaining the designer's intended shaping and fit.

Colorwork and Textured Details

The Stay Ready features simple colorwork combined with textured motifs that engage the knitter throughout the project. The interplay between solid-colored sections and patterned areas creates visual depth and prevents monotony during the knitting process. The split hem is a structural design element that distinguishes this tee from traditional pullover styles.

Yarn Specifications

• Main Color (MC): Sugar Plum Circus BFL DK weight yarn at 231 yards per 100g, shown in Moon colorway. Yardage requirements range from approximately 420 yards (smallest size) to 1102 yards (largest size) depending on size selection.
• Contrast Color (CC): Spincycle Yarns Dream State light worsted weight yarn at 150 yards per 55g, shown in Stay Ready colorway. Yardage requirements range from approximately 150 yards to 392 yards depending on size selection.
• Yarn Weight Note: The pattern specifies that Dream State yarn reads as light worsted weight. If substituting a different contrast color yarn, the designer recommends choosing another DK weight yarn to maintain proper gauge and fabric characteristics.

Needles and Tools

• US Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles with a minimum 30-inch circular cord length
• US Size 8 (5.0 mm) needles with a minimum 30-inch circular cord length
• Stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats and shaping
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing seams

Skill Level and Suitability

Rated as intermediate difficulty, Stay Ready is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle colorwork and textured stitch patterns. The combination of simple colorwork and textured motifs requires comfort with reading charts and managing multiple yarn colors, making it an excellent project for advancing beyond basic stockinette construction.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Annie Haas. The pattern is for personal use only and includes comprehensive instructions for multiple sizes to accommodate various finished measurements.