Spring and summer designs are where plant fiber yarns really shine. Here is a lovely collection of 5 DK weight tee shirt patterns that are already worked up with (mostly) wool-free yarns and will make beautiful, easy to wear additions to your wardrobe. I hope to make several of them myself, this spring/summer.
All of the patterns can be found on Ravelry.
Perfect Knit T-Shirt by Kaitlin Barthold
Here is a casual, comfy basic tee knit in cotton or cotton/bamboo blended yarns, which make a great spring fabric and perfect for a wardrobe staple.
- 9 sizes from 32-64 inches
- DK Weight
- Top-Down, Raglan
- (free) on OriginallyLovely.com
Photo © Kaitlin Barthold
Plain Yoke Tee 22 Solo by Lene Holme Samsøe
This light, drapey tee is worked up in organic linen. Two sets of instructions are included, one with just knitting for the beginner, and a second that includes short-row shaping.
- 10 sizes 33.5-60 inches
- DK Weight
- Top-Down, Circular Yoke (Novice & Detailed instructions)
- (aprx $6.42)
Photo © Lene Holme Samsøe, LeKnit
Leuto Tee by Ronja Hakalehto
A Henley style design worked up in lovely silk yarn, takes this basic stockinette tee an elevates it to something special. Have fun choosing buttons to embellish your piece.
- 8 sizes from 39-65 inches
- DK Weight
- Top-Down, Drop Shoulder
- (aprx $6.25)
Photo © Ronja Hakalehto
Over-the-Top Top by Purl Soho
This super easy, knit flat tee is worked up with one strand of linen held together with one strand of wool that can easily be swapped out for a cotton or bamboo. This would be a great project for beginners.
- 8 sizes from 38-66 inches
- DK Weight (2 Fingering Held Together)
- Knit Flat, Seamed with Purl Side Out
- (free) on purlsoho.com
Photo © Purl Soho
Riley Tee by Rachel Kurihara
Here is a cropped boxy tee with a fun saddle-shoulder design. The pattern was written for a wool yarn, but can easily be swapped for a cotton instead.
- 9 sizes from 33-65 inches
- DK Weight
- Top-Down, Drop-Shoulder
- ($8.00)
Photo © Rachel Kurihara
General Information about the Pattern Roundup Collection
All the photos above are copyrighted to the original designer. I have tried to include the relevant information for the designs as listed on their Ravelry pages, but I cannot guarantee that it is accurate. Please visit the links to learn more about the patterns and designers. Pricing listed has been estimated to the nearest US dollar. This is not a pattern review, as I have not purchased or made any of the listed designs (unless otherwise noted) and cannot speak to their quality. None of the links in the collection are affiliate links, and this post is not sponsored by any of the designers.
