Inspired by a trip to New Orleans during Mardi Gras season, the Krewe Neck Tee is a simple drop shoulder tee with subtle detailing. The ribbing features slip stitch “floats” as a reminder of the floats that the krewes (social clubs) of NOLA parade down the streets. The Krewe Neck Tee is a staple in any wardrobe and you will find yourself wanting one in every color! May I suggest starting with green, purple, and gold?

Materials

• DK weight yarn or any yarn with which you can match gauge Sample used Blame the Knots No Duh DK in Kerfuffle (246 yds / 100 g)
• US 8 /5.0 mm circular needles (or needle size required to meet gauge)
• US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles (or needles one size smaller than main body needle)
• Stitch marker to mark BOR
• Stitch holders, spare cables, or scrap yarn for placing stitches on hold
• Darning needle

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette knit in the round, blocked on US 8 / 5.0 mm needles

Sizing

1, 2 (3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11) with a finished bust circumference of 30.25, 33.75 (38.25, 41.75, 46.25) (49.75, 54.25, 57.75) (62.25, 65.75, 70.25)” / 75.75, 84.5 (95.75, 104.5, 115.75) (124.5, 135.75, 144.5) (155.75, 164.5, 175.75) cm

Meant to be worn with approximately 2”/ 5 cm of positive ease at the fullest part of the bust.

Size up for a looser fit or down for a tee with less positive ease.

Yardage

440, 490 (565, 638, 745) (811, 918, 978) (1117, 1219, 1318) yds / 400, 450 (515, 585, 680) (740, 840, 895) (1020, 1115, 1205) m

Each additional inch of body length will require 23, 26 (30, 32, 36) (38, 42, 44) (48, 50, 54) yds / 21, 24 (27, 29, 33) (35, 38, 40) (44, 46, 49) m

Construction

Pattern is constructed top-down, beginning with the upper back panel. Stitches are picked up to add front left and front right shoulders. Front shoulders are joined with cast on stitches and the rest of the front panel is worked. Front and back panels are then joined in the round to finish the body. Neckband and sleeves are added at the end.

Sharing

I would love to see your completed tee! Make sure to tag @blametheknots on Instagram and use #krewenecktee!

Pattern Support

If you find an error or have a question, please email mc@blametheknots.com

Pattern Use Disclaimer

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern—handmade by you in small quantities. However, this pattern itself is for personal use only. Please do not share, sell, or distribute the pattern in any form. Thank you for respecting my work!

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