The simplest garment to knit is a boxy tee like this one. It’s just two squares that are worked exactly the same before joining the shoulders and sides. This simple tee features an easy slip-stitch pattern alternating with sections of Stockinette stitch, creating textured stripes. The hem and shoulders use a mock rib pattern (again with slipped stitches). The included video tutorial walks you through the complete process of knitting the tee – from choosing the right size, swatching and gauge, to the entire knitting process from cast on to bind off.
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Details
Sizing
Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9}
Bust Circumference: 30.5 (34.5, 38.5, 42.5, 46.5) {50.5, 54.5, 58.5, 62.5} in
[76 (86, 96, 106, 116) {126, 136, 146, 156} cm]
Intended to be worn with approximately 2-4 in [5-10 cm] positive ease at the full bust.
Sample size:
Size 7 shown on 52 in [132 cm] bust with 2 in [5 cm] ease at bust.
Yarn
This tee is designed to be knit with a light, fingering-weight yarn that has lots of drape and movement. The samples are knit with a yarn that is a blend of silk and linen, which adds a great deal of drape and fluidity to the tee.
Amounts listed below are approximate. Total yarn requirements will vary depending on the type of yarn used, gauge, and any alternations you may choose to make.
Shown in:
Sweet Georgia Flaxen Silk Fine (480 yds/439 m, 115 g/4 oz, 65% silk, 35% linen): 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) {3, 3, 3, 3} skeins in color Beach House.
Fingering-weight yarn [Craft Yarn Council Superfine 1]
605 (682, 778, 875, 956) {1060, 1142, 1250, 1335} yds
[554 (624, 712, 800, 875) {970, 1045, 1144, 1220} m]
Needles
US 2 [2.75 mm] needles for working flat (or size needed to obtain gauge)
US 5 [3.75 mm] needles for working flat and one DPN for binding off (or three sizes larger than gauge-size needle)
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.
Gauge
24 sts & 40 rows = 4 in [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch
Gauge influences the size of your finished piece and the yardage needed for the project.
Notions
Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle
Techniques
3-needle Bind-Off
Seaming with mattress stitch
Video Tutorial
New to knitting garments? Watch the full video tutorial: https://youtu.be/w1m7yiJR_C0