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KNIT YOUR OWN TEE TIME TEE

It’s time to hit the golf course! Just kidding my love. You don’t have to be a golfer to fall in love with this Tee Time Tee. You just need a love for the simple, classic, and basic white t-shirt that you always grab from your closet.

THE BACKSTORY

I wanted to create something that was simple, basic, and would be the perfect every day tee that you could grab and go. That's why I designed the Tee Time Tee. With a slight nod to the golf course with it's high collar and lapels, this tshirt (made with Lion Brand Truboo) is perfect for 30+ degree weather.

THE YARN

Truboo is the PERFECT summer yarn. It's 100% bamboo which means that it's light. It's slinky, and it has the cool-to-the-touch feel of silk. It lies well, drapes impeccably, and never feels too hot to wear. I'm not kidding when I say that I wore it to the for 9 holes yesterday with my mom in 36 degree heat (Thats 97 fahrenheit for my US friends).

Note: I will say that this yarn absolutely needs to be wetblocked, and so does your swatch. Because it's a plant based fibre - the yarn doesn't have any memory in its fibers. Meaning that it stretches like a beeeeotch. So make sure that you 1) Gauge swatch. 2) Wet block is and slightly expand it while doing so. That way you can see how far it stretches.

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DESIGN DETAILS

The Edging:

As with EVERY pattern I make, I like to challenge myself too, and try to learn new skills and techniques. This was the first time I used the icord bind off, and you can bet it won't be my last. It takes a little more time than a regular bind off, but the end result is stunning. Super clean, super modern and extremley softicated. Giving this patter just that extra “Je ne sais quoi”. You'll find this edging on the collar, hem and on the sleeves. Nervous about learning the icord bind off? That's ok. I have both a link to how to do it flat, and also in the round in the pattern, to make it easy to watch and see.

The Neckline:

When making this piece, i had a feeling that some may want more coverage, while others may want to show of the ahem* “ladies". So when designing and writing it out, you'll find that this pattern has a certain amount of increase rows/rounds in the yoke, but you get to determine the depth of the v-neck by choosing when to join your top-down knit. confused? Don't be. I explain it all in the pattern!

The Hem:

I also wanted to give this pattern a bit more flair. So I added a split hem at the bottom. It's a small and delicate touch that I thought would play kindly to the ones of us who are more endowed in the bottom area (like me!).

PICKING YOUR SIZE

this pattern has 0-2 inches of positive ease, so you’ll want to follow the instructions below in order if you want the same ease in your finished garment as I have shown in my final pictures (and my testers as well).

How to choose your size: Find your bust measurements below and work the size according to it. These sizes are based off of womens bust measurements according to the Craft Yarn Council standards, but it is unisex. I would suggest finding your biggest circumference and choosing that size.

Knit in the round, seamless.

SIZES

XS – 28-30” bust
S – 32-34” bust
M – 36-38” bust
L – 40-42” bust
XL – 44-46” bust
2XL – 48-50” bust
3XL – 52-54” bust
4XL – 56-58” bust
5XL – 60-62” bust

LISTING DETAILS

DESCRIPTION

Get ready for golf season. This golf-inspired top-down raglan style tee is perfect for summer wear on or off the golf course. It sports a mock V neckline (you can choose any depth) and has the prettiest polished i-cord edges and split hem. With 0-2 inches of positive ease, it is perfect for anyone looking to add a universal basic tee to their wardrobe. For help in choosing your size, take a peek at Page 6.

Knit top-down this pattern is written in 9 sizes – XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). It’s worked flat to create the V-neck portion and then worked in the round for the remainder of the yoke and body. The sleeves and neckline are then picked up and worked with a matching i-cord bind off. Should you not enjoy working the sleeves with the magic loop method, feel free to use a smaller cord or double-pointed needles. The model pictured is wearing the size M and is 5’7”, 148 pounds, and has a bust of 36.5” in circumference, for reference.

How to choose your size: Find your bust measurements below. and knit the size according to it.

Knit in the round, and seamed.

SIZES

XS – 28-30” bust
S – 32-34” bust
M – 36-38” bust
L – 40-42” bust
XL – 44-46” bust
2XL – 48-50” bust
3XL – 52-54” bust
4XL – 56-58” bust
5XL – 60-62” bust

Pattern has been tested in all sizes except for 5X. if you would like to test that size and have a bust of 60-62”, please send me an email at knitatude@gmail.com.

DIFFICULTY

Beginner - You will need to know how to cast on, knit stitch, increase purl stitch, knit in the round, knit flat, cast off.

MATERIALS NEEDED

-2 (XS), 3 (S/M/L), 4 (XL/2X/3X) 5 (4X/5X) of Lion Brand Yarn Truboo OR approximately 475 (565, 625, 665, 775) (880, 915, 1040, 1100) yards of DK weight yarn, category 3
-US 7/4.5mm circular needles, 24”/60 cm long (4+5XL may prefer a 32”/81 cm cord)
-US 8/5mm circular needles, 24”/60 cm long (4+5XL may prefer a 32”/81 cm cord)
-US 8/5mm circular needles, 9”/23 cm long or DPNs for the sleeves
-5 stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)
-Darning needle

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TESTERS

How gorgeous are all my testers? You can find their exact yardages, yarn subs and photos below!

YARDAGES

This is the range that my testers used, please note to always check the yardages I have listed in the materials section.

XS: 450-460 yards
S: 483-556 yards
M: 607-612 yards
L: 554-654 yards
XL: 722-768 yards
2X: 826-874 yards
3X: 892-900 yards
4X: 853-1033 yards
5X: NA

YARNS USED

Lion brand Truboo
Lion Brand Coboo
Lion Brand Ice Cream Speckles
Parkourkitties (merino Tencel)
Paintbox Cotton DK
LolaBean Yarn Company
Estelle Eco Cotton
Brooklyn Tweed Dapple
DMC Natura Bamboo
Sewrella DK