Ripple Stitch Tee Knitting Pattern (Calliope | Muses Collection)
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This lightweight knitted tee features a textured ripple stitch pattern that creates a subtle wave-like effect across the fabric.
The simple silhouette and soft texture make it a comfortable everyday knit that can easily be worn with jeans, skirts, or layered pieces.
The Calliope Tee is part of the Muses Collection, a series of timeless knit designs inspired by the ancient Greek Muses.
Scroll down to view the free pattern, or grab your printer-friendly, ad-free PDF here.
Before You Get Started
- Skill Level – Easy (Advanced Beginners)
- The ripple stitch creates a wave-like texture in the fabric by combining knit and purl stitches in a repeating pattern.
- This stitch pattern is simple to memorize and works well for garments because it adds texture without making the fabric too dense.
- The tee is worked flat in separate pieces and then sewn together.
- This project is suitable for advanced beginners who are comfortable with basic stitches and following a stitch pattern.
- You can see a tutorial here: How To Knit The Ripple Stitch
Materials
Yarn
- The Pima Cotton from We Are Knitters in Natural (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
Print + Stitch
The Muses Collection
The tee belongs to the Muses Collection, a range of classic knit designs inspired by the ancient Greek Muses.
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 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 stitch pattern.
Abbreviations
- Beg – Beginning
- CO – Cast on
- Cont – Continue
- Dec – Decrease (cast off)
- Garter stitch – knit every row
- K – Knit
- K2tog – Knit the next two stitches together (decrease)
- SM – Slip marker
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- Patt – Pattern (work in stitch pattern)
- PM – Place marker
- P – Purl
- Rem – Remain (ing)
- Rep – Repeat
- RS – Right side
- WS – Wrong side
- YO – Yarn over
Abbreviations/Chart
- Multiple of 18 sts.
- 4-row stitch repeat.
Pattern Instructions
Back
Worked flat knitting back and forth on two needles:
(This stitch pattern is worked in a multiple of 18 sts)
Cast on 90 (108, 126, 144, 162, 180) sts.
- Row 1 (RS): Knit.
- Row 2 (WS): Purl.
- Row 3: *(K2tog) 3 times, (YO, K1) 6 times, (K2tog) 3 times; Rep from * to the end of the row.
- Row 4: Knit.
Cont to repeat rows 1 – 4 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, PM, work in patt to end, PM, cast on 6 sts. 102 (120, 138, 156, 174, 192) sts
Rows 2-4: K6, SM, work in patt, SM, K6.
Cont to work 6 sleeve edge sts in garter stitch, slipping the markers as you work.
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 = 74 (92, 106, 124, 142, 160) sts.
Each shoulder = 37 (46, 53, 62, 71, 80) sts.
Cont in pattern as before and cast off 1st for the neck at the beg of the next two rows from neck – 35 (44, 51, 60, 69, 78) sts.
Loosely cast off on the RS.
Repeat on the other shoulder.
Front
Worked flat knitting back and forth on two needles:
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 = 86 (104, 118, 136, 154, 172) sts.
Each shoulder = 43 (52, 59, 68, 77, 86) 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 = 35 (44, 51, 60, 69, 78) 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 and loosely cast off on the RS.
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 tee; 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 – How To Block Knitting Guide
Video Tutorial
If you would like to learn how to knit the ripple stitch used in this pattern, you can watch the tutorial here: How to Knit the Ripple Stitch Tutorial
FAQ
Is this tee beginner-friendly?
Yes, the Calliope Tee is suitable for advanced beginners who are comfortable with knit and purl stitches and repeating stitch patterns.
What yarn works best for this pattern?
A cotton or cotton-blend yarn works well because it creates a breathable fabric suitable for warmer weather.
Can I adjust the length of the tee?
Yes. You can easily make the tee longer or shorter by knitting additional repeats of the ripple stitch pattern.
Do I need to block the finished tee?
Blocking is recommended because it helps the ripple stitch relax and shows the texture more clearly.
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