ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Be You tee is a classic top-down raglan tee with a slight scoop neck and a simple 6-stripe rainbow. The tee includes waist and hip shaping for a flattering fit. Written in 8 sizes for fingering weight yarn. Named Be You because the rainbow can be personalized to whatever 6 colors you like.

For me, my neon rainbow is a badge of honor as a straight ally and a safe, friendly face. 50% of the proceeds from the sale of this tee pattern will be donated in perpetuity to the ACLU to help defend LGBTQIA+ rights. And my personal message is this – You are not alone. I care. A lot of people care. I am a straight ally. I am safe. And I will stand in the gap.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)

MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest Measurements: 35 (38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 54, 58)” (89 (96.5, 104, 112, 119.5, 127, 137, 147.5) cm)
To Fit Chest Measurements: 33 (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 52, 56)” (84 (91.5, 99, 106.5, 114.5, 122, 132, 142) cm)
Length: 25 (25.5, 26, 26.5, 27, 28, 28.5, 29)” (63.5 (65, 66, 67.5, 68.5, 71, 72.5, 73.5) cm)

MATERIALS
Yarn: 950 (950, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) yds (870 (870, 915, 1005, 1100, 1190, 1280, 1375) m) Fingering weight in main color, 4 g or 20 yds in each of six rainbow colors. Sample is a Size L and used 216 g or about 1000 yds in a fingering weight sock yarn for the main color and 60 yds (10 yds each of six rainbow colors) for the rainbow.
Needles: US size 2 (2.75 mm) circular needles and dpns (or size needed to get gauge), US size 1 (2.25 mm) circular needle and dpns for neck, sleeve and body ribbing
Notions: 4 stitch markers (one unique), tapestry needle, 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn

GAUGE
28 sts and 32 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st after blocking