Clio Tee Knitting Pattern With A Feather And Fan Panel

The Clio Tee is a beautiful knitted top from the Muses Collection, featuring a delicate feather and fan panel across the front.

This stitch detail gives the tee a soft, wave-like texture that adds interest while still keeping the overall shape clean, simple, and modern.

It is a lovely design for knitters who want to make a wearable garment with a little extra texture and elegance.

If you enjoy knitting pieces that feel timeless, feminine, and easy to style, the Clio Tee is a wonderful project to cast on.

The feather and fan panel makes it feel special, while the rest of the design keeps it relaxed and easy to wear.

Scroll down to view the free pattern, or grab your printer-friendly, ad-free PDF here.

Before You Get Started

Skill Level – Easy (A great project for advanced beginner knitters)

Before you begin knitting the Clio Tee, take a little time to read through the pattern, check your measurements, and make a gauge swatch.

The standout feature of this design is the feather and fan panel on the front.

This stitch pattern creates a soft, flowing texture that gives the tee its signature look.

If you have not worked a feather and fan variation before, don’t worry, once you settle into the rhythm, it becomes much easier to follow.

It can also help to use stitch markers to separate the front panel from the rest of the stitches, especially when working through shaping sections.

Before you start, make sure you have:

checked your gauge
chosen the correct size
read through the shaping sections
gathered your materials
looked over the feather and fan stitch pattern before beginning

This is a lovely pattern for knitters who want to try a classic stitch detail in a modern, wearable top.

Materials

Yarn

The Pima Cotton from We Are Knitters in Terracotta (This cotton is 100% Pima Cotton) 100g/3.05oz/232 yds/212m.
This is an Aran/Worsted/10 Ply yarn.

For the following sizes, you will need;

Small – 3 – (300g/696yds/636m)
Medium – 4 – (400g/928yds/848m)
Large – 5 – (500g/1,160yds/1,060m)
XL – 5.5 – (550g/1,276yds/1,166m)
XXL – 6 – (600g/1,392yds/1,272m)
XXXL – 6.5 – (650g/1,508yds/1,378m)

Needles

5.5 mm (US 9) knitting needles.
5.5 mm (US 9) 24″ circular knitting needles for the neck.
The top is worked back and forth on the needles – knit flat.

Notions

Scissors
Darning needle/yarn needle
Tape measure
Stitch holder

Size Information

This top can be made in the following sizes…

S (M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL)

Bust Size (inches) 38 (42, 46, 51, 57, 63)

Waist Size (inches) 34 (38, 42, 47, 53, 59)

The knitted summer top pattern is written for all sizes, starting with the smallest size, with changes for different sizes listed in all necessary places.

To follow patterns more easily, circle or highlight all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

Gauge

16 sts/20 rows in 4 inches/10 cm in stocking stitch.
Making a gauge swatch before starting to check your tension is best.

Abbreviations

Beg – Beginning
CO – Cast on
Cont – Continue
Dec – Decrease (cast off)
K – Knit
K2tog – Knit the next two stitches together (decrease)
Garter stitch – Knit every row.
SM – Slip marker
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Patt – Pattern (work in pattern)
PM – Place marker
P – Purl
Rem – Remain(ing)
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side
YO – Yarn over

Chart

Center panel.
Multiple of 24 sts.
4-row repeat.

Video Tutorial

There is a video tutorial on my YouTube channel to help you knit this feather-and-fan stitch pattern.

Pattern Instructions

Worked flat knitting back and forth on two needles:

Back

Cast on 92 (104, 116, 128, 140, 152) sts.

Set Up – Work 4 rows in garter stitch.

Row 1 (RS): K3, PM, K31 (37, 43, 49, 55, 67), PM, K24, PM, K31 (37, 43, 49, 55, 67), PM, K3.
Row 2 (WS): K3, SM, P31 (37, 43, 49, 55, 67), SM, P24, SM, P31 (37, 43, 49, 55, 67), SM, K3.
Row 3: K3, SM, K31 (37, 43, 49, 55, 67), SM, (K2tog) 4 times, (YO, K1) 8 times, (K2tog) 4 times, SM, K31 (37, 43, 49, 55, 67), SM, K3.
Row 4: Rep row 2.

Cont to repeat rows 1 – 4, slipping the markers as you work, until your piece measures = 32 (33, 34, 35, 36, 37) cm / 12.5 (13, 13.3, 13.7, 14, 14.5) inches.

Armholes

Row 1 (RS): Cast on 6 sts at the beg of the row, work in patt to end, and cast on 6 sts. 104 (116, 128, 140, 152, 164) sts.

Rows 2-4: Work in patt.

Cont to work 3 edge sts in garter stitch (move the markers to here) for the sleeve edges.

When the piece measures 55 (57, 59, 61, 63, 65) cm / 21.6 (22.4, 23.2, cast off the center 28 (28, 32, 32, 32, 32) sts for the neck and finish each shoulder separately.

The total number of sts rem = 76 (88, 96, 108, 120, 132) sts.

Each shoulder = 38 (44, 48, 54, 60, 66) sts.

Cont in pattern as before and cast off 1st for the neck at the beg of the next two rows from neck – 36 (42, 46, 52, 58, 64) sts.

Loosely cast off on the RS.

Repeat on the other shoulder.

Back view of feather and fan knitted tee

Front

Cast on and work as on the back piece until the piece measures 44 (46, 48, 50, 52, 54) cm/17.3 (18.1, 18.8, 19.6, 20.4, 21.2) inches.

Next, place the center 16 (16, 20, 20, 20, 20) sts onto a stitch holder and finish each shoulder separately.

The total number of sts rem = 88 (100, 108, 120, 132, 144) sts.

Each shoulder = 44 (50, 54, 60, 66, 72) sts

Cont in the pattern as before and cast off for neck at beg of every row from the neck as follows…

Cast off 2 sts, 2 times, and 1st 4 times = 36 (42, 46, 52, 58, 64) sts rem on the shoulder.

Work until the piece measures 54 (56, 58, 60, 62, 64) cm/21.2 (22, 22.8, 23.6, 24.4, 25.1) inches then loosely cast off on the RS.

Feather and fan stitch pattern knitted summer top

Making Up

Sew the shoulder seams inside the cast-off edge, then sew the underarm and side seams together using the mattress stitch or any seaming method of your choice.

If you wish, you can leave a 10 cm cm/4-inch vent on either side of the seam near the bottom.

Weave in any loose ends.

Neck Edge

Pick up and knit from RS around 94 – 114 sts around the neck (including the sts on the stitch holder) on 24″ circular needles (size 5.5 mm/US 9).

Join in the round and work as follows…

Round 1 – Purl
Round 2 – Knit
Round 3 – Purl
Round 4 – Loosely cast off.

Finishing and Blocking

You may wish to block your knitted summer top.

You can do that as follows:

Lay the item out on blocking mats, lightly stretch it into place, and pin it with blocking pins.
Spray with cold water.
Allow to dry completely.
Blocking Knits Tutorial

FAQ

What is the feather and fan stitch?

Feather and fan is a classic knitting stitch pattern that creates a soft, wavy texture.

In the Clio Tee, a variation of this stitch is used on the front panel to add gentle movement and a delicate decorative detail.

Is the Clio Tee suitable for beginners?

This pattern is best for knitters with some experience, especially if you are comfortable following a stitch pattern and basic garment shaping.

The feather and fan panel may look intricate, but once you get into the rhythm, it is enjoyable to work.

Do I need to block the finished tee?

Yes, blocking is recommended.

It helps even out your stitches and opens up the feather and fan panel, allowing the texture to show more clearly.

Can I use a different yarn?

Yes, you can use a different yarn, but it is best to choose one with a similar weight and drape to the original.

Be sure to check your gauge before getting started.

What makes the Clio Tee special?

The feather and fan front panel is what makes this design stand out.

It adds beautiful texture and a soft, elegant finish, while the overall shape stays simple, modern, and easy to wear.

Is this a good summer knitting project?

Yes, the Clio Tee is a lovely choice for warmer weather.

It is a lightweight, stylish piece that works well as part of a handmade summer wardrobe.

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Happy Knitting!

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