{"product_id":"essential-knit-tee-pattern","title":"Essential Knit Tee Pattern Download","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuiet beauty and thoughtful design make our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/2025\/07\/13\/essential-knit-tee\/\"\u003eEssential Knit Tee\u003c\/a\u003e pattern an instant classic! It has a classic, minimalist shape, while crochet-chain details at the folded hems add just the right elevated touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose from two light and lovable fingering-weight yarns to suit your season and style: plant-based cotton and linen \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oleander\"\u003eOleander\u003c\/a\u003e, cool and breathable even at the height of summer, or softly glowing merino and suri alpaca \u003ca href=\"\/products\/quartz\"\u003eQuartz\u003c\/a\u003e, sumptuous and cozy for cooler weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou knit this tee from the bottom up, all in one piece and all in stockinette, working in the round until you get to the armholes, where you’ll divide to work the front and back separately. You seam the shoulders to finish the body, then pick up stitches to knit the sleeves, shaping the sleeve caps with short rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe detail that takes this tee from basic to essential is the folded knit hems at every edge, each trimmed with crochet chains. Follow our crystal clear video tutorials to learn something new and knit with confidence!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether knit in Quartz or Oleander, your Essential Knit Tee will span multiple seasons, have incredible drape, and look absolutely beautiful… A sure-to-be essential!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__misc-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"h-materials\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 (6, 7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12, 12) balls of Purl Soho’s \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oleander\"\u003eOleander\u003c\/a\u003e, 50% cotton and 50% linen. Each ball of this fingering-weight yarn is 205 yards\/ 50 grams; approximately 1065 (1215, 1385, 1575, 1740) (1885, 2085, 2270, 2455) yards required. We used the color Burnt Sienna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins of Purl Soho’s \u003ca href=\"\/products\/quartz\"\u003eQuartz\u003c\/a\u003e, 65% merino wool and 35% suri alpaca. Each skein of this fingering-weight yarn is 420 yards\/ 100 grams; approximately 1020 (1130, 1280, 1455, 1590) (1710, 1865, 2015, 2180) yards required. We used the color Autumn Oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also need…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS 3 (3.25 mm) 32- or 40-inch \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-notions-circular-needles\"\u003ecircular knitting needles\u003c\/a\u003e, depending on size you are making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS 3, 16-inch circular needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA US C (2.75 mm) \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-notions-crochet-hooks\"\u003ecrochet hook\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-notions-stitch-markers\"\u003estitch markers\u003c\/a\u003e, including one unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-notions-stitch-holders\"\u003eStitch holders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral yards of smooth fingering-weight scrap yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"h-gauge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eGAUGE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32 stitches and 39 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"h-sizes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eSIZES\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: For help picking a size, please check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/understanding-ease-selecting-your-size\/\"\u003eUnderstanding Ease + Selecting Your Size Tutorial\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit actual chest circumference of 30–34 (34–38, 38–42, 42–46, 46–50) (50–54, 54–58, 58–62, 62–66) inches, with -2 to 2 inches of ease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Chest Circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64) inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Length from Top of Shoulder to Bottom Edge: 22¾ (23¼, 24, 24½, 24¾) (25, 25½, 26, 26½) inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Sleeve Length from Underarm to Cuff: 3½ (3½, 3½, 3¾, 3¾) (3¾, 4, 4, 4) inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSample: The Oleander version is size 36, worn with 2 inches of positive ease, and the Quartz version is size 32, worn with 2 inches of negative ease. Learn more about positive and negative ease with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/all-about-gauge\/\"\u003eAll About Gauge Tutorial\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Purl Soho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42749878173790,"sku":"EssentialKnitTee-PDF","price":9.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4386\/0574\/files\/essential-knit-tee-productshot-20250618-front_c06e2a10-b26c-4e95-91e6-a7826b9073a7.webp?v=1785267029","url":"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/essential-knit-tee-pattern","provider":"Purl Soho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}