Coastal Tee

04/03/2025

Level of difficulty

Size: XS-2XL

Materials:

- Aloe Vera yarn (Color: 8473 Aluminum)

- 5.0 mm and 5.5 mm circular needles

- 5 stitch markers (1 BOR, 4 raglans)

- 2 stitch holders

Stitches Used:

- 1x1 rib: k1, p1

- Reverse stockinette: p all sts

Stitch Pattern No. 1: 3 rows reverse stockinette, 4th row: yo, k2tog, 3 rows reverse stockinette.

Stitch Pattern No. 2: Work in pattern from chart. Repeat instructions between . 

Gauge: 17 sts x 22 rows = 4" in Stitch Pattern No. 2 (using 5.5 mm needles).

Yoke Stitch Count Chart (Proportional Grading)

Size	Total Yoke Stitches	Yoke Increases Needed	Per Sleeve Sts	Front Stitches	Back Stitches
XS	200	134	40	60	60
S	208	142	42	62	62
M	216	150	43	65	65
L	224	158	45	67	67
XL	232	166	46	70	70
2XL	240	174	48	72	72

Size XS

- 3 hanks Aloe Vera yarn (Color: 8473 Aluminum)

Instructions

1. Cast on 66 sts. Work in 1x1 rib for 1.5 inches in the round.

2. Work yoke:

Begin Stitch Pattern No. 2. Increase evenly over the next 22 rows (worked as 11 RS increase rows).

- Row 2 (RS): Increase 13 sts

- Row 4 (RS): Increase 13 sts

- Row 6 (RS): Increase 12 sts

- Row 8 (RS): Increase 12 sts

- Row 10 (RS): Increase 12 sts

- Row 12 (RS): Increase 12 sts

- Row 14 (RS): Increase 12 sts

- Row 16 (RS): Increase 12 sts

- Row 18 (RS): Increase 12 sts

- Row 20 (RS): Increase 12 sts

- Row 22 (RS): Increase 12 sts

At end of yoke: 200 sts (40 each sleeve, 60 front, 60 back).

3. Separate for body and sleeves: Place 40 sts for each sleeve on holders. Cast on 8 sts at each underarm. Join front and back. Continue in Stitch Pattern No. 2.

4. Work body in Stitch Pattern No. 2 for 14.25 inches. Then work 0.5 inch in Stitch Pattern No. 1 and bind off all sts.

5. Return sleeve sts to needles. Pick up 8 sts at underarm. Work in Stitch Pattern No. 2 for 4.25 inches. Then work 0.5 inch in Stitch Pattern No. 1 and bind off. Repeat for second sleeve.

6. Weave in all ends.

Size S

- 3 hanks Aloe Vera yarn (Color: 8473 Aluminum)

Instructions

1. Cast on 66 sts. Work in 1x1 rib for 1.5 inches in the round.

2. Work yoke:

Begin Stitch Pattern No. 2. Increase evenly over the next 22 rows (worked as 11 RS increase rows).

- Row 2 (RS): Increase 13 sts

- Row 4 (RS): Increase 13 sts

- Row 6 (RS): Increase 13 sts

- Row 8 (RS): Increase 13 sts

- Row 10 (RS): Increase 13 sts

- Row 12 (RS): Increase 13 sts

- Row 14 (RS): Increase 13 sts

- Row 16 (RS): Increase 13 sts

- Row 18 (RS): Increase 13 sts

- Row 20 (RS): Increase 13 sts

- Row 22 (RS): Increase 12 sts

At end of yoke: 208 sts (42 each sleeve, 62 front, 62 back).

3. Separate for body and sleeves: Place 42 sts for each sleeve on holders. Cast on 8 sts at each underarm. Join front and back. Continue in Stitch Pattern No. 2.

4. Work body in Stitch Pattern No. 2 for 15.0 inches. Then work 0.5 inch in Stitch Pattern No. 1 and bind off all sts.

5. Return sleeve sts to needles. Pick up 8 sts at underarm. Work in Stitch Pattern No. 2 for 4.75 inches. Then work 0.5 inch in Stitch Pattern No. 1 and bind off. Repeat for second sleeve.

6. Weave in all ends.

Size M

- 4 hanks Aloe Vera yarn (Color: 8473 Aluminum)

Instructions

1. Cast on 66 sts. Work in 1x1 rib for 1.5 inches in the round.

2. Work yoke:

Begin Stitch Pattern No. 2. Increase evenly over the next 22 rows (worked as 11 RS increase rows).

- Row 2 (RS): Increase 14 sts

- Row 4 (RS): Increase 14 sts

- Row 6 (RS): Increase 14 sts

- Row 8 (RS): Increase 14 sts

- Row 10 (RS): Increase 14 sts

- Row 12 (RS): Increase 14 sts

- Row 14 (RS): Increase 14 sts

- Row 16 (RS): Increase 13 sts

- Row 18 (RS): Increase 13 sts

- Row 20 (RS): Increase 13 sts

- Row 22 (RS): Increase 13 sts At end of yoke: 216 sts (43 each sleeve, 65 front, 65 back).

3. Separate for body and sleeves: Place 43 sts for each sleeve on holders. Cast on 8 sts at each underarm. Join front and back. Continue in Stitch Pattern No. 2.

4. Work body in Stitch Pattern No. 2 for 15.75 inches. Then work 0.5 inch in Stitch Pattern No. 1 and bind off all sts.

5. Return sleeve sts to needles. Pick up 8 sts at underarm. Work in Stitch Pattern No. 2 for 5.25 inches. Then work 0.5 inch in Stitch Pattern No. 1 and bind off. Repeat for second sleeve.

6. Weave in all ends.

Size L

- 4 hanks Aloe Vera yarn (Color: 8473 Aluminum)

Instructions

1. Cast on 66 sts. Work in 1x1 rib for 1.5 inches in the round.

2. Work yoke:

Begin Stitch Pattern No. 2. Increase evenly over the next 22 rows (worked as 11 RS increase rows).

- Row 2 (RS): Increase 15 sts

- Row 4 (RS): Increase 15 sts

- Row 6 (RS): Increase 15 sts

- Row 8 (RS): Increase 15 sts

- Row 10 (RS): Increase 14 sts

- Row 12 (RS): Increase 14 sts

- Row 14 (RS): Increase 14 sts

- Row 16 (RS): Increase 14 sts

- Row 18 (RS): Increase 14 sts

- Row 20 (RS): Increase 14 sts

- Row 22 (RS): Increase 14 sts At end of yoke: 224 sts (45 each sleeve, 67 front, 67 back).

3. Separate for body and sleeves: Place 45 sts for each sleeve on holders. Cast on 8 sts at each underarm. Join front and back. Continue in Stitch Pattern No. 2.

4. Work body in Stitch Pattern No. 2 for 16.5 inches. Then work 0.5 inch in Stitch Pattern No. 1 and bind off all sts.

5. Return sleeve sts to needles. Pick up 8 sts at underarm. Work in Stitch Pattern No. 2 for 5.75 inches. Then work 0.5 inch in Stitch Pattern No. 1 and bind off. Repeat for second sleeve.

6. Weave in all ends.

Size XL

- 5 hanks Aloe Vera yarn (Color: 8473 Aluminum)

Instructions

1. Cast on 66 sts. Work in 1x1 rib for 1.5 inches in the round.

2. Work yoke:

Begin Stitch Pattern No. 2. Increase evenly over the next 22 rows (worked as 11 RS increase rows).

- Row 2 (RS): Increase 16 sts

- Row 4 (RS): Increase 15 sts

- Row 6 (RS): Increase 15 sts

- Row 8 (RS): Increase 15 sts

- Row 10 (RS): Increase 15 sts

- Row 12 (RS): Increase 15 sts

- Row 14 (RS): Increase 15 sts

- Row 16 (RS): Increase 15 sts

- Row 18 (RS): Increase 15 sts

- Row 20 (RS): Increase 15 sts

- Row 22 (RS): Increase 15 sts At end of yoke: 232 sts (46 each sleeve, 70 front, 70 back).

3. Separate for body and sleeves: Place 46 sts for each sleeve on holders. Cast on 8 sts at each underarm. Join front and back. Continue in Stitch Pattern No. 2.

4. Work body in Stitch Pattern No. 2 for 17.25 inches. Then work 0.5 inch in Stitch Pattern No. 1 and bind off all sts.

5. Return sleeve sts to needles. Pick up 8 sts at underarm. Work in Stitch Pattern No. 2 for 6.25 inches. Then work 0.5 inch in Stitch Pattern No. 1 and bind off. Repeat for second sleeve.

6. Weave in all ends.

Size 2XL

- 5 hanks Aloe Vera yarn (Color: 8473 Aluminum)

Instructions

1. Cast on 66 sts. Work in 1x1 rib for 1.5 inches in the round.

2. Work yoke: Begin Stitch Pattern No. 2. Increase evenly over the next 22 rows (worked as 11 RS increase rows).

- Row 2 (RS): Increase 16 sts

- Row 4 (RS): Increase 16 sts

- Row 6 (RS): Increase 16 sts

- Row 8 (RS): Increase 16 sts

- Row 10 (RS): Increase 16 sts

- Row 12 (RS): Increase 16 sts

- Row 14 (RS): Increase 16 sts

- Row 16 (RS): Increase 16 sts

- Row 18 (RS): Increase 16 sts

- Row 20 (RS): Increase 15 sts

- Row 22 (RS): Increase 15 sts At end of yoke: 240 sts (48 each sleeve, 72 front, 72 back).

3. Separate for body and sleeves: Place 48 sts for each sleeve on holders. Cast on 8 sts at each underarm. Join front and back. Continue in Stitch Pattern No. 2.

4. Work body in Stitch Pattern No. 2 for 18.0 inches. Then work 0.5 inch in Stitch Pattern No. 1 and bind off all sts.

5. Return sleeve sts to needles. Pick up 8 sts at underarm. Work in Stitch Pattern No. 2 for 6.75 inches. Then work 0.5 inch in Stitch Pattern No. 1 and bind off. Repeat for second sleeve.

6. Weave in all ends.

Designer: Marcos Filho

 Disclaimer: Measurements are approximate due to differences between centimeters and inches, needle sizes and tension. All care has been taken to allow accurate completion of the pattern.

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