String Rego Tee Jumper Knitting Pattern

String Rego Tee: Seamless Top-Down Knit Raglan Sweater

What is Being Made

The Rego Tee is a classic seamless knit tee designed by Lidia Karabinech. This garment is constructed as a lightweight pullover sweater available in four sizes: Small (bust 36"/91.5 cm), Medium (bust 38½"/98 cm), Large (bust 41¼"/105 cm), and XL (bust 44"/112 cm). The finished length to shoulder ranges from 23¾" to 26" depending on size, making it suitable for layering or warm-weather wear.

Construction Techniques

The Rego Tee employs a seamless, top-down construction method, which eliminates the need for seaming pieces together after knitting. This technique begins at the neckline and progresses downward, allowing for easy customization of length and fit as you work. The pattern utilizes both worked flat and worked in the round methods strategically throughout the garment. The yoke is worked flat in rows to shape the raglan increases, while other sections transition to circular knitting for efficiency and seamless integration.

The construction features a raglan yoke shaping system, which distributes increases evenly across four raglan lines (one at each shoulder and one at each underarm). This classic shaping technique creates a smooth, fitted shoulder line that flatters various body types. Stitch markers are essential for tracking these raglan lines throughout the pattern, with the designer recommending four markers plus one in a different color to denote the beginning of round.

Stitches Used

The Rego Tee features multiple stitch patterns that create visual texture and structure:

• Horizontal Rib in rows: Alternates between knit and purl rows in a specific sequence (knit, purl, knit, knit, purl, knit), creating a subtle horizontal texture when worked flat
• Horizontal Rib in the round: The circular version of this stitch uses three rounds of knitting followed by three rounds of purling to maintain the horizontal rib appearance
• 3x3 Rib in rows: A traditional alternating knit and purl pattern (three knits, three purls) that provides structure and elasticity, commonly used for cuffs and edges
• Raglan increases: The pattern incorporates M1R (make one right) and M1L (make one left) increases positioned on either side of purl stitch markers to create the distinctive raglan shaping
• Double stitch (DS): Used as a selvedge stitch to create clean edges when working flat sections

Materials and Gauge

The Rego Tee is designed to be worked in STRING SEA yarn, a luxurious 100% mulberry silk fiber. The pattern calls for 5 balls for Small, 6 balls for Medium, 7 balls for Large, and 8 balls for XL. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and yields 108 yards (100 meters), making this a substantial project that showcases the elegant drape of silk.

The recommended needle size is US 6 (4mm) circular needles. The pattern specifies using one 16"/40 cm circular needle for the smaller yoke sections and one 32"/80 cm circular needle for larger circumferences as the garment expands, with the flexibility to change needle length as needed throughout construction. The designer notes that needle size may be adjusted to obtain the correct gauge.

The required gauge is 18 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when measured in Horizontal Rib stitch after blocking. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements, and the pattern emphasizes taking time to check gauge before beginning.

Additional materials needed include stitch markers, waste yarn for provisional cast-on or stitch holders, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and any necessary seaming.