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Classic Tee
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Pattern is available in Knit Companion.
Classic Tee is a timeless V-neck pullover with a modern twist that is sure to become a wardrobe staple. Choose short or long sleeves, make it the length you want, and the angled hemline makes it a flattering top for many body types.
You can also choose to use 1 or 2 strands of yarn. The slightly heathered result from holding two strands together is fantastic, the color options are endless, and the cost is often actually lower than using a single heavier yarn.
The V-neck edges are finished as the yoke is worked so there is no need for finishing work after the garment is done. Simply block it and weave in your ends!
Construction is top-down, totally seamless, and has high raglan sleeves that almost look like set-in sleeves but are easier to adjust for that perfect fit. Since it’s top-down and seamless you get to try it on, make the sleeves and body exactly the length that you want, and be assured of no fit surprises at the end.
The Bone colored sample shown used two strands of a heavy laceweight yarn but it can be worked in a sport or light DK held single as is shown in the light green sample. A linen blend would be wonderful for warmer weather.
This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.
SIZING
XS(S, S2, M, M2, L)(L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 32.5(36, 38.5, 40.5, 43.5, 45.75)(48, 50.75, 56, 58.75, 64.5) inches / 82.5(91.5, 98, 103, 110.5, 116)(122, 129, 142, 149, 164) cm
Choose a size that is 3-6 inches / 7.5-15 cm larger than your chest measurement.
RECOMMENDED YARN
You can hold 2 lace weight yarns together or use a heavier yarn (sport or light DK) held single.
Shibui Knits Lunar and Shibui Knits Tweed Silk Cloud, both lace weight yarns, held together as shown in the Bone color sample.
OR
hold single a sport (or light DK) weight yarn such as Shibui Knits Twig as shown in the light green Glacier sample.
See YarnSub.com for yarn substitutions. Any yarn that meets gauge and has good drape will work. Do not knit too tightly to get gauge as you want the fabric to drape nicely.
Estimated Yarn Required (of each yarn if holding double)
Short Sleeves: 715(790, 869, 913, 1015, 1103)(1161, 1262, 1385, 1456 1597) yds / 654(722, 795, 835, 928 1009)(1062, 1154, 1266, 1331, 1460) m.
Long Sleeves: 1051(1152, 1288, 1323, 1514, 1624)(1742, 1857, 2034, 2126, 2365) yds / 961(1053, 1178, 1210, 1384, 1485)(1593, 1698, 1860, 2163) m.
Yardage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
Accessible to Advanced Beginner.
Skills Used: Basic stitches, decreases, increases, tracking increases separately for neck and raglan seams, German Short Rows (link to tutorial included).
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- First published: April 2021
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