Ida Tee - PetiteKnit Pattern
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Meet your new favourite everyday knit! The Ida Tee - PetiteKnit is a chic, modern short-sleeved tee that pairs a classic silhouette with elegant design details. Featuring a sophisticated mock-neck collar and a timeless raglan construction, this versatile top brings a clean, contemporary edge to any handmade wardrobe and looks equally stunning paired with casual denim or tailored trousers.
Please note: This is a printed knitting pattern written in English. Yarn, needles, and extra notions must be purchased separately.
Pattern Overview
- Skill Level: 3 out of 5 (Intermediate)
- Size Range: XXS to 5XL
- Construction: This tee is worked seamlessly from the top down. You begin by working the ribbed mock-neck collar in the round, before transitioning into the yoke where the classic raglan increases shape the shoulders, front, and back simultaneously. Once the yoke depth is reached, the sleeve stitches are placed on hold and the main body is completed in the round. Finally, the short sleeve stitches are picked back up and worked in the round down to a neat ribbed cuff.
Sizing & Fit Guide
The Ida Tee is designed to have a tailored, classic fit with approximately 0 to 5 cm of positive ease. To select your best size, measure your bust around the widest part and match your measurement to the table below.
| Size | To Fit Bust Circumference (cm) | Finished Chest Circumference (cm) | Total Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 75–80 | 80 | 50 |
| XS | 80–85 | 85 | 52 |
| S | 85–90 | 90 | 54 |
| M | 90–95 | 95 | 56 |
| L | 95–100 | 100 | 58 |
| XL | 100–110 | 110 | 60 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 120 | 61 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 130 | 63 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 140 | 65 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 150 | 67 |
Total length is measured down the middle of the back, including the finished mock-neck collar.
Gauge & Suggested Tools
- Gauge: 28 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 3 mm needles after washing and blocking. (Achieving the correct gauge is critical to ensuring your tee fits perfectly).
- Suggested Needles: 3 mm circular needles (lengths: 40 cm, 60 cm, and 80 or 100 cm) and 2.5 mm circular needles (lengths: 40 cm and 80 or 100 cm).
- Double-Pointed Needles: 3 mm and 2.5 mm DPNs (only required if you choose not to use the Magic Loop technique for the sleeves and neck).
Yarn Requirements
To achieve a lightweight, breathable summer fabric with beautiful drape, this tee is worked using a single strand of fingering-weight yarn.
A high-quality blend of cotton, viscose, and linen, or a pure silk fingering-weight yarn, works beautifully for this design. Always check your pattern envelope or chosen ball bands to confirm total yardage, and ensure you buy complete yarn balls while adding an extra ball to account for your personal gauge swatch.
| Size | Total Yardage Required (Fingering-Weight Single Strand) |
|---|---|
| XXS | 660 m |
| XS | 660 m |
| S | 880 m |
| M | 880 m |
| L | 880 m |
| XL | 1,100 m |
| 2XL | 1,100 m |
| 3XL | 1,100 m |
| 4XL | 1,320 m |
| 5XL | 1,320 m |
Crucial Swatching Tip
Do not skip making a gauge swatch, and make sure to wash and block it before taking your measurements. Plant-based summer fibres or smooth silks tend to grow and relax significantly after a wash. Swatching post-wash guarantees that your stitches settle into the required 28-stitch gauge so your tee maintains its tailored fit and structured raglan lines without stretching out of shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How are the sleeves constructed on the Ida Tee?
The sleeves are shaped seamlessly as part of the overall yoke using classic raglan increases. Once the yoke depth is reached, the sleeve stitches are placed on hold while you finish the body, then picked up and worked in the round down to a neat ribbed cuff. -
Does the garment begin at the neckline?
Yes. Unlike some other top-down patterns that begin at the shoulders, the Ida Tee starts directly at the top with the mock-neck ribbed collar. The raglan yoke flows directly from this initial ribbing. - Are there any side seams to sew together?
None at all. Thanks to the seamless top-down design, the body and sleeves are fully shaped right on your circular needles. Once you finish casting off your ribbing, your only remaining task is weaving in your loose yarn ends.