Ali’s Tee by Sarah Opie

Ali’s Tee

Knitting
September 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
560 - 1180 yards (512 - 1079 m)
1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6 (7, 8) 9, 10
English
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ABOUT
Ali’s Tee came into being after designing and knitting my Ali’s Sweater sample. It was summer while I was knitting it, and I was wishing for a tee version of this motif! This tee, like the sweater and sock, are named after Ali of Explorer Knits + Fibers, the artist behind the yarn used in the sample. This tee can be adjusted in length to suit your style. This is the DK version of this pattern, it is also available in a Light version that uses fingering weight yarn.

SIZES
1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6 (7, 8) 9, 10

Size 1 chest circumference: 32 inches | 81 cm
Size 2 chest circumference: 36 inches | 91.5 cm
Size 3 chest circumference: 40 inches | 102 cm
Size 4 chest circumference: 44 inches | 112 cm
Size 5 chest circumference: 48 inches | 122 cm
Size 6 chest circumference: 52 inches | 132 cm
Size 7 chest circumference: 56 inches | 142 cm
Size 8 chest circumference: 60 inches | 152 cm
Size 9 chest circumference: 64 inches | 163 cm
Size 10 chest circumference: 68 inches | 173 cm

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen. These are estimates based on testing.

FOR A CROPPED TEE
Main Colour (DK weight)
YARDS: 430, 480 (535, 590) 650, 710 (770, 840) 920, 1000
METERS: 395, 440 (490, 540) 595, 650 (705, 770) 840, 915

Contrast Colour (DK weight)
YARDS: 130, 130 (140, 140) 150, 150 (160, 160) 180, 180
METERS: 120, 120 (130, 130) 140, 140 (150, 150) 165, 165

FOR A FULL LENGTH TEE
Main Colour (DK weight)
YARDS: 465, 530 (600, 680) 760, 890 (1040, 1200) 1400, 1615
METERS: 425, 485 (550, 625) 695, 815 (950, 1100) 1280, 1475

Contrast Colour (DK weight)
YARDS: 130, 130 (140, 140) 150, 150 (160, 160) 180, 180
METERS: 120, 120 (130, 130) 140, 140 (150, 150) 165, 165

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
use size needed to obtain gauge, these are the sizes I was able to obtain gauge with:

MAIN FABRIC: 4.0mm (US SIZE 6) circular needles, 32 inches / 80 cm or longer.

RIBBING: 3.5mm (US SIZE 4) circular needles, 32 inches / 80 cm or longer.

NOTIONS
darning needle, to weave in ends
scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn
8 stitch marker, one that is different to act as a BOR marker
optional: blocking tools

GAUGE
22 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square

TECHNIQUES
Stranded Colourwork (RS & WS)
German Short-Rows
Increasing & Decreasing
Sewn Hem
Provisional Cast-On

A massive thank you to all testers: Wendy (@candyfibers), chrizknits, joyfiberarts, @ruth_unraveled, Sharon @ruiknits, @lucia.knits, Jillian Bader, Mary Gilreath, Knitnat + @Nat.Annette, Liz, @crochetmancer, woni0703, Alissa (Knitpasta, @als.journ), bugandbird, @daringbearknits & those who wish to remain uncredited ♥️