The Maude Tee is worked seamlessly from the top down. First the collar is worked, then the yoke and finally the body and sleeves. The collar is worked in the round so that it has stockinette stitch with the RS facing on both the front and back side. The button plackets are worked in double knitting, so it also looks like stockinette stitch with the RS facing on both sides. The neckline is shaped by working short rows. The yoke itself is worked with raglan increases. Note that the pattern contains techniques such as Judy’s Magic Cast On, German Short Rows and double knitting, and several of the techniques are used at the same time – so take care to read the pattern thoroughly step by step as you are knitting, especially when working the yoke. Begin by working a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge. Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL Needles: Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 40 cm, 2 x 80 and/or 100 cm [16 inches, 2 x 32 and/or 40 inches] and 3 mm [US2½] / 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches]. Double-pointed needles: 3 mm [US2½] (unless working the sleeves using the Magic Loop technique) Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 out of 5)
