Sunday Tee - PetiteKnit Pattern
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Add a beautiful, light, and airy staple to your warm-weather wardrobe! The Sunday Tee - PetiteKnit is a gorgeous, short-sleeved top featuring a stunning round yoke worked in a delicate rib pattern. Perfect for styling over summer dresses or pairing casually with high-waisted trousers, this lightweight tee offers an elegant, feminine aesthetic that is both relaxing to knit and effortless to wear.
Please note: This is a printed knitting pattern written in English. Yarn, needles, and extra notions must be purchased separately.
Pattern Overview
- Skill Level: 2 out of 5 (Advanced Beginner)
- Size Range: XS to 5XL
- Construction: This tee is worked seamlessly from the top down in the round. You begin directly at the neckline by working a classic rib collar, which flows smoothly into the circular yoke. The decorative yoke pattern features integrated rib increases that expand beautifully across the shoulders. Once the yoke shaping is complete, the work transitions into classic stockinette stitch before the sleeves and body are separated and finished in the round down to their respective ribbed edges.
Sizing & Fit Guide
The Sunday Tee is designed to have a comfortable, classic silhouette with approximately 2 to 8 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 | 87 | 49 |
| S | 85–90 | 93 | 52 |
| M | 90–95 | 97 | 54 |
| L | 95–100 | 103 | 56 |
| XL | 100–110 | 113 | 57 |
| 2XL | 110–120 | 123 | 59 |
| 3XL | 120–130 | 133 | 61 |
| 4XL | 130–140 | 143 | 63 |
| 5XL | 140–150 | 153 | 64 |
Total length is measured down the middle of the back, including the finished neck ribbing.
Gauge & Suggested Tools
- Gauge: 28 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 3 mm needles after washing and blocking.
- Suggested Needles: 3 mm circular needles (lengths: 40, 60, and 80 or 100 cm), 2.5 mm circular needles (lengths: 40 and 80 cm).
- Double-Pointed Needles: 3 mm and 2.5 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, breathable summer fabric with beautiful, fluid drape, this fine-gauge tee is worked using a single strand of fingering-weight summer yarn.
High-quality fibers such as silk, cotton, viscose, or linen blends yield excellent stitch definitions for this circular yoke design. 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 (Fingering-Weight Single Strand) |
|---|---|
| XS | Approximately 880 m |
| S | Approximately 880 m |
| M | Approximately 1,100 m |
| L | Approximately 1,100 m |
| XL | Approximately 1,320 m |
| 2XL | Approximately 1,320 m |
| 3XL | Approximately 1,540 m |
| 4XL | Approximately 1,540 m |
| 5XL | Approximately 1,760 m |
Crucial Swatching Tip
Do not skip making a gauge swatch in stockinette stitch, and make sure to wash and block it before taking your measurements. Plant-based summer fibers relax and grow significantly after a wash. Swatching post-wash guarantees that your stitches settle precisely into the required 28-stitch gauge so your tee preserves its tailored shape and the delicate rib yoke sits perfectly flat against your shoulders without stretching out of proportion.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Sunday Tee worked at the same gauge as the Sunday Sweater?
No! While the iconic yoke aesthetic is similar, the Sunday Sweater is a chunky-gauge winter knit. The Sunday Tee is specially drafted at a much finer gauge (28 stitches versus the sweater's much bulkier stitch count) using a single strand of lightweight summer yarn to ensure the final shirt is fine, cool, and delicate. -
Can I adjust the length of the body or sleeves?
Absolutely. Because the Sunday Tee is knit completely from the top down, it is incredibly easy to customize. You can slip your live stitches onto a scrap yarn line at any stage to try it on and decide exactly where you want your bottom hem and sleeve ribbing to finish. Just keep in mind that adding length will increase your overall yarn usage. -
Are there any side seams to stitch up at the end?
None at all. The entire seamless top-down design means the body and sleeves are shaped continuously in the round. Beyond weaving in your loose yarn tails at the very end, there is zero assembly or sewing required.