Aimee Sher Knitting Patterns

The Relax Tee - Knitting Pattern (PDF)

Name: The Relax Tee - Knitting Pattern (PDF)
Brand: Aimee Sher Knitting Patterns
SKU: AS-043
Price: 10.5 USD
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The Relax Tee is a wardrobe staple, and features compound raglan construction for a lovely fit, as well as two different sleeve lengths. Rippling garter ridges flow across this lovely top for an extra touch of visual and textural interest.

Worked top down, this is a satisfying knit, and the pattern comes with a raglan tracker so you are guided through the compound raglan. Your finished tee will be easy to wear and style, and has a delightful fit due to the compound raglan shaping and optional bust darts.

We love the short sleeve version for summer--in Pure Silk or another summer fiber. The long sleeve version is perfect for showing off hand dyed yarn in non-superwash format, such as La Bien Aimée's Twist Nouveau or Coast to Coast Yarn Co's Natural Sock.

The Relax Tee features gentle A-line shaping (optional) in the body that flows to a little more circumference to accommodate hips. A generous crew neck is featured with plenty of back and forth shaping so that it is comfortable for warmer weather.

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The Relax Tee - Knitting Pattern (PDF)

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Pattern Details

Yarn Selection

We chose a springy yarn with lots of recovery, such as merino, in a fingering weight. For a different look, you may consider using a plant-based blend or a silk blend.

Pink, long-sleeve sample shown in La Bien Aimee’s Twist Nouveau (437 yards / 400 meters / 100g / 3.5 oz, fingering weight, 100% non-superwash merino) in “Nadia.”

Light blue sample shown in Knitting For Olive’s Pure Silk (273 yards / 250 meters / 50g / 1.75 oz, fingering weight, 100% silk), in “Soft Blue.”

Yardage

Short Sleeves

4 (4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) skeins of Knitting For Olive’s Pure Silk OR 2 (3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5) hanks of La Bien Aimee’s Twist Nouveau.

OR 830 (920, 1020, 1110) (1200, 1300, 1400) (1530, 1630, 1740) yards / 760 (850, 930, 1010) (1100, 1190, 1280) (1400, 1490, 1590) meters of fingering weight yarn.

Long Sleeves

5 (5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9) balls of Knitting For Olive’s Pure Silk OR 3 (3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6) hanks of La Bien Aimee’s Twist Nouveau.

OR 1180 (1270, 1400, 1500) (1610, 1730, 1830) (1980, 2100, 2230) yards / 1080 (1160, 1280, 1370) (1470, 1580, 1680) (1810, 1920, 2040) meters of fingering weight yarn.

For bust darts, see “Bust Darts (Appendix)” on page 10 for additional yardage. For lengthening/shortening and other mods, please see “Modifications” on page 5.

Notions

Stitch markers, unique marker for beginning of round, removable stitch marker, waste yarn or spare needles to hold stitches on

Materials

Yarn Selection

We chose a springy yarn with lots of recovery, such as merino, in a fingering weight. For a different look, you may consider using a plant-based blend or a silk blend.

Pink, long-sleeve sample shown in La Bien Aimee’s Twist Nouveau (437 yards / 400 meters / 100g / 3.5 oz, fingering weight, 100% non-superwash merino) in “Nadia.”

Light blue sample shown in Knitting For Olive’s Pure Silk (273 yards / 250 meters / 50g / 1.75 oz, fingering weight, 100% silk), in “Soft Blue.”

Yardage

Short Sleeves

4 (4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) skeins of Knitting For Olive’s Pure Silk OR 2 (3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5) hanks of La Bien Aimee’s Twist Nouveau.

OR 830 (920, 1020, 1110) (1200, 1300, 1400) (1530, 1630, 1740) yards / 760 (850, 930, 1010) (1100, 1190, 1280) (1400, 1490, 1590) meters of fingering weight yarn.

Long Sleeves

5 (5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9) balls of Knitting For Olive’s Pure Silk OR 3 (3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6) hanks of La Bien Aimee’s Twist Nouveau.

OR 1180 (1270, 1400, 1500) (1610, 1730, 1830) (1980, 2100, 2230) yards / 1080 (1160, 1280, 1370) (1470, 1580, 1680) (1810, 1920, 2040) meters of fingering weight yarn.

For bust darts, see “Bust Darts (Appendix)” on page 10 for additional yardage. For lengthening/shortening and other mods, please see “Modifications” on page 5.

Notions

Stitch markers, unique marker for beginning of round, removable stitch marker, waste yarn or spare needles to hold stitches on

Size Selection

Sizes A (B, C, D) (E, F, G) (H, I, J) to fit actual upper bust measurements of 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75) (44, 47.25, 50.5) (53.75, 57, 60.25)” / 78.5 (87, 95.5, 103.5) (112, 120, 128.5) (136.5, 145, 153) cm.

Actual full bust measurement: 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66)” / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) (117, 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm.

Finished chest circumference: 33.25 (37.25, 41.25, 45.25) (49.25, 53.25, 57.25) (61.25, 65.25, 69.25)” / 83 (93, 103, 113) (123, 133, 143) (153, 163, 173) cm.

Choose a size based on your upper bust measurement. This pattern was graded with an intended ease of -1” to 5” / -2.5 cm to 12.5 cm at the full bust and at high hips, and 3” / 7.5 cm positive ease at the upper arm.

Bust darts are available on this pattern.

Samples are size B shown on a model with 33” / 84 cm full bust, 32” / 81 cm upper bust, and 10.75” / 27.5 cm upper arm measurements, with an ease of 4.25” / 11 cm.

Gauge & Needles

Gauge

24 sts x 32 rows/rnds = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch knit flat and in the round on Needle A; 2x2 rib knit in the round on Needle B.

Needles

A (Main Fabric): US4 / 3.5 mm circular needles in 24” / 60 cm, 32-60” / 80-150 cm (to match body circumference), and DPN’s

B (Ribbing): US3 / 3.25 mm circular needles in 32-60” / 80-150 cm (to match hip circumference), and DPN’s.

C (Neckband): US2 / 2.75 mm circular needles in 16” / 40 cm. Use a size that supports the neckband with structure without creating any cinching or gathering.

For DPN’s, you may use any method or needle style for knitting in small circumferences, such as magic loop or small circulars.

Accessibility & Formats

Large format pattern file included, with 22 pt font, black text on white background, and no italic formatting text.
All images in large format pattern have alt text.
Header structure for screen readers is tagged in the large format pattern only.

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Skills Used & Credits

Skills Used

Previous garment knitting experience recommended.
Working in the round and back and forth.
Working in small circumferences using DPN, magic loop, or other method.
Working increases and/or decreases at given intervals.
Setting aside a part of a work to come back to later.
German short rows (in bust darts only).
Picking up and knitting from an edge or middle of work.

Credits

Tech Edit: Heather Storta
Sample Knitting: Hannah Graham
Sample Knitting: Aimee Sher
Photos: Lindsey Tyler
Sites Support: Symphony Chau
Sites Support: Teresa Runnett

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