Rigmor Tee - PetiteKnit Pattern
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Bring a touch of vintage elegance to your warm-weather styling! The Rigmor Tee - PetiteKnit is a gorgeous, feminine short-sleeved top featuring a beautiful all-over lace eyelet pattern. This delicate and breathable piece is finished with classic, tight ribbed edges, making it the perfect refined staple to wear over high-waisted skirts or paired with casual denim on sunny days.
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: XS to 5XL
- Construction: This tee is worked seamlessly from the bottom up. You begin by working the ribbed hem in the round before transitioning into the main body, which is knit in the round in the rhythmic lace eyelet motif up to the underarms. The work is then divided into the front and back sections, which are finished flat separately back and forth to shape the armholes and neckline. The shoulders are joined at the very top, and stitches are picked up around the openings to work the neat ribbed sleeves and neckline collar in the round.
Sizing & Fit Guide
The Rigmor Tee is designed to have a slightly relaxed, classic silhouette with approximately 4 to 9 cm of positive ease. To select your perfect size, measure around the widest part of your bust and match your body measurement to the chart below.
| Size | To Fit Bust Circumference (cm) | Finished Chest Circumference (cm) | Total Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 80–85 | 89 | 53 |
| S | 85–90 | 94 | 55 |
| M | 90–95 | 99 | 56 |
| L | 95–100 | 104 | 58 |
| XL | 100–110 | 114 | 60 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 124 | 60 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 134 | 62 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 144 | 64 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 154 | 65 |
Total length is measured down the middle of the back, including the finished neck ribbing.
Gauge & Suggested Tools
- Gauge: 20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm in the lace pattern on 3.5 mm needles after washing and blocking. (Note: Keeping a precise gauge is critical to ensuring the lace panels align and open up to the correct dimensions).
- Suggested Needles: 3.5 mm circular needles (lengths: 40 cm and 60, 80 or 100 cm), 3 mm circular needles (lengths: 40 cm and 60 or 80 cm).
- Double-Pointed Needles: 3.5 mm and 3 mm DPNs (only needed if you choose not to use the Magic Loop technique for the short sleeves and collar).
Yarn Requirements
To achieve a lightweight, comfortable fabric with beautiful drape, this lace tee is worked using a single strand of light-DK or sport-weight summer yarn.
A high-quality blend of cotton, viscose, and linen works wonderfully to emphasize the openwork lace pattern. Always check your pattern envelope or chosen ball bands to confirm total yardage, and ensure you buy complete yarn balls while allowing extra to account for your personal gauge swatch.
| Size | Total Yardage Required (Sport/Light-DK Single Strand) |
|---|---|
| XS | Approximately 660 m |
| S | Approximately 660–880 m |
| M | Approximately 880 m |
| L | Approximately 880 m |
| XL | Approximately 880–1,100 m |
| 2XL | Approximately 1,100 m |
| 3XL | Approximately 1,100 m |
| 4XL | Approximately 1,320 m |
| 5XL | Approximately 1,320 m |
Crucial Swatching Tip
Do not skip making a gauge swatch in the specified lace motif, and make sure to wash and block it before taking your measurements. Plant-based summer fibers relax and shift dramatically after a wash, and lace patterns naturally open up. Swatching post-wash guarantees that your stitches settle precisely into the required 20-stitch gauge so your tee maintains its tailored structure without turning out overly large or slouchy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the lace eyelet pattern difficult to memorize?
Not at all! The Rigmor lace pattern is a wonderfully logical, rhythmic repeat of simple yarn overs and decreases. Once you establish the first few pattern repeats at the hem, it becomes incredibly intuitive to read your stitches as you knit. -
Are the shoulders sewn together at the end?
The shoulders can be joined using a standard three-needle bind-off on the inside of the garment. This technique provides a completely seamless look on the outside while giving the top of the tee excellent structural support so the lace fabric won't sag off your shoulders over time. -
Can I adjust the length of the tee?
Yes, because the body is worked from the bottom up, you can easily add or subtract pattern repeats to customize the length before dividing for the armholes. Just keep in mind that modifying the length will alter your yarn usage, so be sure to budget an extra ball of yarn if you plan to extend it.