Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Ada Tee Jumper Knitting Pattern

Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Ada Tee

What is Being Made

The Ada Tee is a lightweight knitted sweater designed by Teresa Chorzepa, offered in four sizes ranging from Small to Extra Large. This garment features a classic tee silhouette with a fitted bust measurement of 30 to 39½ inches and a length of 21 to 24 inches, depending on size. The design is intended to be worn with 2–4 inches of negative ease for a close, flattering fit. The Ada Tee is an ideal project for knitters seeking an elegant, wearable garment suitable for warm weather.

Techniques Used

The Ada Tee is constructed using several key knitting techniques that build a professional-finished garment. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles, meaning it is knitted in flat panels rather than in the round. The construction method is bottom-up, beginning with the lower edge and progressing upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The finished pieces are then seamed together to create the complete garment. The design incorporates lace patterning throughout, adding visual interest and texture to the fabric while maintaining breathability—an important quality in a cotton-based tee.

Stitches and Pattern Details

The Ada Tee features the Flame Pattern, a sophisticated lace motif that repeats across a multiple of 20 stitches plus 1. This stitch pattern combines several fundamental knitting techniques to create its distinctive appearance. The Flame Pattern incorporates yarn overs (yo), which create deliberate eyelet holes and contribute to the lace aesthetic. Decreases are worked using k2tog (knit 2 together) and s2kp (slip, slip, knit—a centered double decrease), which shape the lace motif and maintain stitch count. The pattern also includes knit through the back loop (k1 tbl) stitches, which add subtle texture and definition to the design. Purl stitches are strategically placed to create vertical lines and frame the lace elements. The Flame Pattern is worked over multiple rows, with the pattern repeating every few rows to build the complete lace fabric. Standard knit and purl stitches form the foundation, with the pattern rows alternating with wrong-side rows that are worked by knitting the knit stitches and purling the purl stitches as they appear.

Materials and Tools

The Ada Tee is designed to be knitted with Stacy Charles Fine Yarns GINA, a luxury yarn composition of 92% cotton and 8% soft lurex. This fiber blend provides a refined sheen and drape while maintaining the breathability of cotton—perfect for a summer tee. The yardage requirement is 6 to 9 balls depending on size, with each ball containing 1.75 ounces and 136 yards of yarn. The pattern calls for US size 7 (4.5mm) needles, though knitters should select the needle size that allows them to achieve the specified gauge. Additional tools required include stitch markers to help track pattern repeats and shaping, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming the finished pieces together. The recommended gauge is 25 stitches and 27 rows over 4 inches in the Flame Pattern when blocked, making accurate gauge checking essential for proper fit.

Special Techniques

The pattern includes the Knitted Cast-On technique for beginning the garment. This method involves knitting into the first stitch on the left-hand needle and drawing up a loop, which is then placed on the left-hand needle in front of the first stitch. This process is repeated to create the required number of cast-on stitches. The Knitted Cast-On produces a neat, professional edge that coordinates well with the finished appearance of the Ada Tee.