Tia

Tia Knit Top by Annie Haas

What is Being Made

Tia is a top-down knit garment designed as a beginner-friendly knitting project. This pullover top features a fitted yoke construction with set-in sleeves and is available in five sizes ranging from XS to XL. The finished garment is designed to be worn with 5–20" of positive ease, allowing for versatile styling from fitted to relaxed silhouettes. The pattern includes detailed finished measurements for body circumference (49–71.5"), neck circumference (18–24.3"), sleeve circumference (10.3–16"), and yoke depth (10.2–11").

Knitting Techniques Used

Tia employs fundamental top-down construction, a popular technique in modern knitting that allows knitters to work from the neckline downward. This method provides flexibility for fit adjustments and eliminates the need for seaming, as the garment is knit in the round. The pattern utilizes circular needles to accommodate the continuous rounds of knitting required for this construction method. The yoke shaping is achieved through strategic decreases that create the fitted shoulder and armhole area, while the body and sleeves are worked separately after the yoke is complete.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The primary stitch used throughout Tia is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern appearance. Stockinette stitch is achieved by alternating knit and purl rows (or knit rounds when working in the round), making it an ideal choice for beginner knitters. The gauge for this pattern is 17 stitches × 23 rows in stockinette stitch, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. This moderate gauge produces a fabric with good drape and structure suitable for a fitted top.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

Tia is designed to be knit using YOTH Yarn Best Friend, a yarn shown in the Natural Vanilla colorway. The yarn is available in multiple weights to accommodate different size options: 3-ply, 4-ply, and lace weight yarns are suitable for this pattern. The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from approximately 520 yards for the smallest size (XS) to 800 yards for the largest size (XL). The pattern specifies 1–2 skeins of 100g/skein yarn, depending on the selected size.

Needles and Notions

The pattern requires two sizes of circular needles with a minimum 30" cord length:

• US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles for the ribbed cuff and initial yoke work
• US Size 9 (5.5 mm) circular needles for the main body and sleeve sections

Additional materials needed include a stitch marker to denote the beginning of rounds, a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends, and waste yarn or spare needles to hold live sleeve stitches while working the body sections. These notions are standard in most knitting projects and support the seamless construction method.

Skill Level and Pattern Format

Tia is classified as a beginner-level knitting pattern, making it accessible to knitters new to top-down construction and garment shaping. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, allowing immediate access to full instructions and any accompanying charts or schematics. The designer, Annie Haas, creates patterns under the label This.bird.knits and can be contacted at thisbirdknitsdaily@gmail.com for pattern support or questions.