The Staple Tee

The Staple Tee is an interactive, made-to-measure pattern that calculates the number of stitches, rows, and yardage for a pattern.

The benefit of this type of pattern is that it makes your pattern size inclusive to virtually any body size (theoretically, it should even work for an infant!) and it allows you to use any yarn and any gauge! This is done by allowing the user to type in their body’s measurements and gauge onto the pattern. Then, in the background, the pattern will calculate all the math within the pattern to fit the person perfectly.

It is recommended that the pattern is accessed through Adobe Reader.

You can use any weight and any size yarn for this pattern!

Amount of yarn needed: The amount of yarn you need will depend on your measurements as well as the type of yarn you use. Please refer to the listing photos for an estimation of how much yarn you will need (which is also included in the pattern).

• Stitch Markers (8 in one color/design, and 1 in another)
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Measuring Tape

Step-by-step instructions AND video references are included for each technique:

• Stockinette in the round
• Increasing
• German Short Rows
• Folding a collar
• Whip stitch

This pattern is for intermediate knitters or ambitious confident beginners.

You can use any gauge! However, it is very important that you gauge swatch and determine your gauge before working this pattern in order to determine how many stitches and rows you need to work throughout this pattern to get the exact right fit.

You can use any size circular needles for this pattern. I recommend using a needle size that creates a nice fabric with the yarn you’ve chosen to work with. If you’re not sure what needle size to go with, try the recommended needle size on your yarn’s label.

In terms of needle sizes, you will need:

• Needle Size 1: Your main working needle size that you use to achieve gauge
• Needle Size 2: .5mm smaller than needle size 1
• Needle Size 3: 1mm smaller than needle size 1

In terms of cord lengths for your circular needles, you will need:

• 12" (30cm) circular needles for Needle Sizes 1, 2, and 3.
• 16"+ (40cm+) for Needles Sizes 1 and 2 (length of cord depends on your body/preferences) circular needles.
• Double pointed needles (DPNs), 9-12" (27-30cm) circular needles, OR 36”+ (90cm+) circular needles to use with the magic loop method for Needle Sizes 1 and 2

• Customizable to your exact body measurements.
• The length of the body and sleeves is easily customizable.
• Feel free to make it as short or as long as you'd like!