Business Casual by Rachel Brockman

Business Casual

Knitting
August 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in Tie Texture patt
US 6 - 4.0 mm
115 - 284 yards (105 - 260 m)
Length: 53¾” Width (at widest point): 3½”
English
This pattern is available for free.

Transform your everyday office attire with a handmade twist! Business Casual is a classically textured tie featuring narrow panels of twisted stitches and garter rib. Knit in our soft, smooth Uptown Bamboo DK, the stitches are beautifully defined. You’ll surely to be the envy of the office when you sport this neckwear!

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 53¾”
Width (at widest point): 3½”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Uptown Bamboo DK (80% anti-pilling acrylic, 20% bamboo; 100g/284 yds)
Sample 1 (shown left)
• 519 Bluebird – 1 skein
Sample 2 (shown right)
• 522 Sailor – 1 skein
Needle: US Size 6 (4 mm) straight needle or your preferred needle for knitting flat or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle

GAUGE
23 sts x 31 rows = 4” in Tie Texture patt
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This tie is knit flat from point to point, beginning and ending with just two stitches. Each section is also charted for your convenience.