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Apr 1, 2009 posted by KD Sandi
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Sweet Tee

by Mary Jane Mucklestone

from Interweave Knits Spring 2009

 30.25" sample garment

The images above are from the magazine where the sweater is modeled with plenty of negative ease for a close fit.

The images below are of our Interweave Gallery Gals wearing the same sample sweater.

 
 Interweave Gallery Gals
Annie, front view
 Annie, back view

Bust:  31"
Waist: 25"
Hips:  34"
Height:  5 feet 3.75 inches

 Ease at bust:  0.75" negative ease
Ease at waist:  1" positive ease
Ease at hips:  3.25" negative ease

Sometimes a sample garment only fits one Gallery Gal, but it is so lovely that we have to show it off! The Sweet Tee was just too cute not to show you.

A classic yoke sweater, the Sweet Tee is easy to adjust. Note that those of you with fuller busts may need to work more increase rounds before joining the sleeves and body and/or you may need to work short-row bust darts. Both provide the extra fabric you'll need to cover more generous curves.

Sleeve cap sizing: A too-tight or too-loose sleeve cap in yoked designs can make a big difference! Measure your arm in the bicep area around its widest point and adjust the sleeve-cast on accordingly. If you are self-conscious about your upper arms, lengthen the sleeves. If you are large busted, however, try not to have the sleeves end at the widest point of your bust or you will create a wider silhouette at a point where you least need width!

 

Here are some questions to consider as you look at these photos:

  • How do you think this garment compliments Annie's individual body type and personal style?
  • Which body type does this garment look best on?
  • If you wanted to knit a sweater straight out of the magazine, with no pattern adjustments except for sleeve and hem length, would this be the sweater for you and your body type?
  • Would it fit your personal style?

Leave your thoughts in the comments!

 

Some links you  might find helpful:

Measuring yourself and your clothing

About positive and negative ease

Measuring tutorial with photos

 
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Comments

mauserati wrote
on Apr 1, 2009 12:43 PM
Very Sweet, indeed. Thanks for the close-up of the armpit. The cap sleeve needs better engineering. I can forsee the bunching turning into chafing in the upcoming warmer days. but the design work is terrific: charming floral yoke and excellent yarn colorway selection. Q: How often does design work start with "what do I do with this yarn?" so common for home stash management. As opposed to what we think of design as: fabulous colored pencil sketches and how do I make the concept become reality?
DebB wrote
on Apr 1, 2009 1:36 PM
I just cannot abide sleeves that short. It's my own personal personality fault, I know. But seriously, designers the world over wonder "what do women want in their clothes?" How About A Darn Sleeve!
LeighA wrote
on Apr 1, 2009 2:42 PM
I think this is really cute. And as far as the sleeve-length issue goes, if you want a longer sleeve, make a longer sleeve. That's the beauty of knitting! :) Everyone wants different things in different clothes, and I think there are lots of knitters out there, including myself, that like cap-sleeves, especially in hot summer weather. I think this pattern goes to show that knitting offers soooo much variety in terms of design. I love it!
kharman777 wrote
on Apr 1, 2009 3:29 PM
I loved this one in the magazine, and I love it even more now! I have to agree about the armpit, though - would short rows work to get those nice shoulders without the bunching in the armpits?
gail@2 wrote
on Apr 1, 2009 3:48 PM
Perfect for Annie.
CharleneC wrote
on Apr 1, 2009 4:22 PM
This is definately an "Annie" sweater! I like it save for the cap sleeves. Needs some minor adjustments here. Otherwise, this looks like fun to make and I see other possiblities with the T pattern overall. I bet it would be cute with stripes, etc.
JennyN wrote
on Apr 1, 2009 5:07 PM
I am very excited about starting this sweater! I have to agree that this is the best sweater from this issue of Knits to make if you are a beginner.
Carol Y wrote
on Apr 1, 2009 5:23 PM
It's cute, but I would have to adjust the cap sleeves a bit too.
AnnR wrote
on Apr 1, 2009 5:27 PM
The Sweet Tee is definitly my favorite so far. I do like the cap sleeves. Can't wait to get started.
ScarletB wrote
on Apr 1, 2009 5:51 PM
I do love this Sweet tee, and as a beginner I would love to make it but I found that there are very few patterns in the magazine that are easy enough for me so I didn't renew my subscription, it just wasn't cost effective. can I get this pattern on a website? I would definately make the sleves longer. They would really annoy me the way they are.
MartheL wrote
on Apr 1, 2009 6:57 PM
This kind of "sleeves" makes everybody's arms look like Frankfurters stuffed in their casing. It is not flattering at all.
Knitloon wrote
on Apr 1, 2009 7:13 PM
Cute. Definitely a younger look.
MelisaM wrote
on Apr 1, 2009 7:22 PM
I hate when models put their hands on their hips, elbows out. It doesn't let you see how the garment fits in the armholes, shoulders and bust area, in a normal position. See how the fabric bunches up under the arm of the mag model? That tells me this would be horribly uncomfortable to wear, not to mention the unattractiveness of the bulges. The fit looks fine on Annie, only because she has her elbows out. If she put her arms down, she'd have the same ugly bulges.
LouiseA wrote
on Apr 1, 2009 10:40 PM
Check it out on Ravelry- looks much better with a bit more ease. Somebody at IK likes everything to fit like sausage casing.
kemtee wrote
on Apr 2, 2009 3:51 AM
What would be the most uncomfortable about this is knitting it in the recommended wool and then trying to wear it in warm weather. Otherwise, it's not bad. Not for me, but not bad.
Ester Reis wrote
on Apr 2, 2009 5:21 AM
It is kind of fantastic for a "normal" body and it is perfect for the daily activities.
JaneG wrote
on Apr 2, 2009 6:34 AM
it looks much better on Annie than it does in the magazine. I have alot of trouble with these little sweaters that look like they are disigned to wear in Spring, but are made up in warm wools. I would perish from heat stroke if I wore that any time but winter, and then it wouldn't be warm enuf because of the short sleeves.. I've seen alot of this sort of thing lately, and just don't understand it.
Jesus-is-comin wrote
on Apr 2, 2009 8:05 AM
Again, another REALLY cute sweater in a size most real women I know couldn't wear, in a color that looks like dried mud. This would have been stunning in some Noro Kureyon with little white flowers.
Sumac wrote
on Apr 2, 2009 9:38 AM
A lot of work on the neckline for a piece that is rather hohum. My armpits hurt just looking at it.
weavingpainter wrote
on Apr 2, 2009 9:48 AM
Pretty bland. To tight - needs for breathing room. Looks like the smallness of the sleeve will cause chaffing and cut off circulation.
NOrineM wrote
on Apr 2, 2009 11:19 AM
I like it a lot, I also agree the cap sleeve needs adjusting to look more comfortable. Sleeves like that cause chafing.
CoralS wrote
on Apr 3, 2009 1:36 PM
I can see myself wearing this, but what is up with that sleeve? Looks like it would chafe.
Eliza wrote
on Apr 6, 2009 10:49 AM
will you be adding another model? It's hard to see how this sweater works with only one "real" person wearing it. It's totally cute though.
Peggan wrote
on Apr 13, 2009 6:53 PM
This is cute but I would not want to try those sleeves unless i could try it on first. They look uncomfortable on the model in the magazine. I would add a little (very little) length in the body and make it a little looser (just a little). I think it would wear better and feel better. I like the detail. I would not use this color as i think it would take someone with very dark dramatic coloring or someone with very fair blond coloring to really look good in this.
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