Ruched Yoke Tee Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Create this simple tee with a detailed yoke – increases and decreases at the beginning and end of each ruching section create more fabric than the space can hold, resulting in ruffles; garter stitch welts between ruffles add structure.

Finished Size: Child’s: 21 ½ (23 ½, 26, 28, 30, 32 ½)” chest circumference, to fit ages 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12). Tee shown measures 21½”. Adult’s: 34 ½ (38 ½, 42 ½, 46 ¾, 51 ¼, 55 ¼)” bust circumference. Tee shown measures 34 ½”, modeled with about 1 ½” of ease.
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Cotton (100% organically grown cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/65 g): Child’s: #312 pear (pale green), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins. Adult’s: #313 basil (green), 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Yarn weight: #3 – Light
Gauge: 20 sts and 34 rnds = 4″ in St st.
Needles: Size 6 (4 mm): 24″ circular (cir) and 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); waste yarn (adult sizes only); tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Spring 2011