Crystal Creek is a simple, DK weight raglan tee with a striking lace detail at the hem. Knit seamlessly from the top down, Crystal Creek begins with a few short rows at the neckline and moves onto straightforward raglan increases. The pattern is written for 14 sizes, with a finished bust measurement ranging from 84–162 cm / 33–63.75 inches. Recommended positive ease for the intended classic fit is approximately 7.5 cm / 3 inches. The pattern includes optional bust darts and hip shaping for a more customized fit. This pattern has a short and a long sleeve option.

There are charted and written instructions for the lace details.

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Body circumference
84, 90, 96, 102 (108, 114, 120, 126, 132) 138, 144, 150, 156, 162 cm / 33, 35.5, 37.75, 40.25 (42.5, 45, 47. 25, 49.5, 52) 54. 25, 56.75, 59, 61.5, 63.75 inches

Upper arm circumference
31, 33, 34, 35 (37, 39, 42, 43, 45) 46, 48, 49, 51, 53 cm /
15.5, 16.5, 17, 17.5 (18.5, 19.5, 21, 21.5, 22.5) 23, 24, 24.5, 25.5, 26.5 inches

Yoke depth
19.5, 21, 21.5, 22 (23, 23, 24.5, 25, 25.5) 25.5, 26, 26, 27, 28.5 cm/
7.5, 8, 8.25, 8.5 (8.75, 8.75, 9.5, 9.5, 9.75) 9.75, 10, 10, 10.5, 11 inches

GAUGE
20 sts and 26 rows/rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches worked in stockinette, after blocking.

YARN AND YARDAGE

Short sleeve version:
600, 680, 750, 820 (900, 950, 1000, 1070, 1200) 1250, 1300, 1350, 1405, 1520 m / 655, 745, 820, 895 (985, 1040, 1095, 1170, 1310) 1365, 1420, 1475, 1535, 1660 yards of Sandnes Garn Line (53 % cotton, 33 % viscose, 14 % linen, 110 m / 50 g) or similar DK weight yarn.

Long sleeve version:
900, 950, 1000, 1100 (1160, 1200, 1250, 1300, 1410) 1500,1570, 1630, 1700, 1800 m / 985, 1040, 1095, 1205 (1270, 1310, 1370, 1420, 1540) 1640, 1715, 1785, 1860, 1970 yards of Sandnes Garn Line. The orange red sample is knit with Sandnes Garn Tynn Line held double.

NEEDLES
4 mm circular needles (preferred length for knitting the body and sleeves)
(3.5 mm circular needles for the short sleeve version folded sleeve edging)

CHOOSING A SIZE
This tee is designed to be worn with approximately 7.5 cm / 3 inches of positive ease. Depending on your body shape and how you prefer your garments to fit, you may choose your size based on either your upper bust or full bust measurement. If you have a larger bust, choosing a size with a little negative or neutral ease at the bust may give a better overall fit. An optional bust shaping modification is included to add length to the front panel where needed.

If your hips are wider than your upper body, you may wish to size down from the size you would choose based on your hip measurement and then increase to one or two sizes up after separating for body and sleeves. This approach can result in a better fit across the shoulders, while still allowing enough room at the hips. Guidance for this adjustment is provided in the body section of the pattern.

A note about sizes 12 and 14
Sizes 12 and 14 haven’t been tested yet. If you’re interested in knitting either of those sizes, I’d love to offer you the pattern for free in exchange for some feedback on your experience. There’s no deadline, you can knit at your own pace.
Please note that this pattern has been professionally tech edited, so it should be accurate and ready to knit. Still, your notes and insights would be very helpful in refining these larger sizes for future updated.

If you are interested in testing, please get in touch!

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