Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Alora Tee Jumper Knitting Pattern

Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Alora Tee

What is Being Made

The Alora Tee is a classic knitted pullover sweater designed by Rosemary Drysdale. This easy-level pattern creates a comfortable, everyday tee available in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large. The finished garment features a bust measurement ranging from 35 inches (89 cm) in the smallest size to 47 inches (119.5 cm) in the largest, with a length between 22 and 23½ inches (56 to 59.5 cm) depending on size selection.

Techniques Used

The Alora Tee is constructed using bottom-up knitting methodology, meaning the garment is worked from the lower edge upward. The pattern employs seamed construction, with individual pieces knitted separately and then joined together using a yarn needle. All pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing knitters to work back and forth in rows across the width of each section.

The design incorporates strategic shaping techniques including k2tog (knit two together) and ssk (slip, slip, knit) decreases to shape the armholes and neckline. The pattern uses stitch markers to help track pattern sections and shaping points, making it accessible for knitters of varying experience levels despite its easy classification.

Stitches Used

The Alora Tee features two primary stitch patterns that work together to create visual and textural interest:

• Stockinette stitch forms the main fabric body of the sweater, created by knitting all stitches on right-side rows and purling all stitches on wrong-side rows. This classic stitch produces a smooth, flat fabric with a distinctive V-pattern appearance on the finished garment.
• Seed stitch appears as decorative edging along the front and back pieces, created by alternating knit and purl stitches within each row and reversing the pattern on subsequent rows. This textured stitch creates a bumpy, reversible fabric that adds visual definition to the neckline and armhole areas.

The gauge for this pattern is 20 stitches and 24 rows equals 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch, worked on US size 5 (3.75mm) needles. Accurate gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.

Materials and Yarn

The Alora Tee pattern calls for Stacy Charles Fine Yarns GEMMA, a sustainable blend yarn composed of 63% recycled cotton, 27% recycled polyester, and 10% nylon. This fiber content creates a breathable, durable fabric ideal for a lightweight tee. The pattern requires 7 balls for Small, 7 balls for Medium, 8 balls for Large, and 9 balls for Extra Large. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and provides 137 yards (125 meters) of yardage. The sample shown in the pattern is worked in color #234 Painted Stone, a neutral shade.

Knitters will need one set of US size 5 (3.75mm) needles or the size required to obtain the specified gauge, along with standard notions including stitch markers and a yarn needle for seaming the finished pieces together.