Kingfisher Tee: Tester Showcase
I had a wonderful group of knitters test knit Kingfisher Tee! I am so grateful to every tester for their valuable feedback that helped me improve the pattern.
Check out the details about each of their projects below. This is a great opportunity to see the pattern worked in a wide range of yarns and modeled on folks of different shapes and sizes.
You can find more detailed information about Kingfisher Tee (or purchase a copy of the pattern!) through the pattern page.
FIT & SIZING DETAILS
This gender inclusive pattern is graded to 2 fit types with 13 sizes each.
Fit I is graded based on a traditional women’s sizing chart and Fit II is graded based on a traditional men’s sizing chart.
This tee is designed to be worn with 8-10” (20-30 cm) of ease at the bust/chest, but testers were encouraged to choose the size that would give them their preferred fit.
Fit I - Size 1 - Danica L.
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 1" (2.5 cm)
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Yarn: Concept by Katia Cotton-Cashmere in Color 62
Mods: Lengthened body by 2” (5 cm) and shortened sleeve ribbing by 0.25” (0.5 cm).
IG: @dando.handmade | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 1 - Piper E.
Ease at bust/chest: 10" (25 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 4" (10 cm)
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Yarn: Hubilee Yarn Bamboo Cotton Sport in “Coffee Lover”
Mods: Shortened total length to 17" (43 cm) and shortened sleeves to 4.5" (11.5 cm).
IG: @cheetahpiper
Fit I - Size 3 - Sara D.
Ease at bust/chest: 10" (25 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 4" (10 cm)
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Mojave in “Mustard Yellow”
Mods: Worked a tubular bid off for the cuffs, hem, and neckline.
IG: @sara.i.duran | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 3 - Kendall P.
Ease at bust/chest: 7" (17.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 4" (10 cm)
Height: 5' (152 cm)
Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Mojave in “Prussian Blue”
Mods: Shortened sleeves by 2” (5 cm).
IG: @creatingkendall | TT: @creatingkendall | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 3 - Jacinda Z.
Ease at bust/chest: 10" (25 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 5" (12.5 cm)
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Mojave in “Black”
Mods: Cast on 8 extra sts at each underarm, so body & sleeves are both 16 sts wider than the pattern numbers.
IG: @foggy.knits | YouTube: @foggy.knits | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 4 - Vivienne
Ease at bust/chest: 10" (25 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 5" (12.5 cm)
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Damask in “07 Deep Sea”
Mods: Shortened body by 3" (7.5 cm) and lengthened sleeves by 3” (7.5 cm).
IG: @yarnielife
Fit I - Size 4 - K.J.
Ease at bust/chest: 10" (25 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 4" (10 cm)
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Yarn: Hobbii Seashell in “Teal”
Mods: Lengthened body by 12” (30.5 cm) to make it tunic length.
IG: @kjandhercrafts | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 4 - Lauren S.
Ease at bust/chest: 8" (20 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 3" (7.5 cm)
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Mojave in “Sky Blue”
Mods: Shortened body by 3” (7.5 cm) and shortened sleeves by 1” (2.5 cm).
Fit I - Size 5 - Caitlin
Ease at bust/chest: 8" (20 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 4" (10 cm)
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Antigone in “Pensee”
Mods: Lengthened body by 3” (7.5 cm).
IG: @_c_alexandra | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit i - Size 5 - Amanda W.
Ease at bust/chest: 8" (20 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 2" (5 cm)
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/4 in “White”
Mods: None
IG: @stitch.banshee | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 5 - Andrea
Ease at bust/chest: 9" (22.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 3" (7.5 cm)
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Mojave in “Slate Gray” and “Flamingo Pink”
Mods: None
IG: @party_of_vegetables | TT: @andreatotallyrules | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 6 - Lee S.
Ease at bust/chest: 9" (22.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 3" (7.5 cm)
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Drops Safran in Color 16 Black
Mods: None
IG: @leeknitworks | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 6 - Svenja
Ease at bust/chest: 9" (22.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 5" (12.5 cm)
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Yarn: Pascuali Sole in “Black”
Mods: None
IG: @tweed_and_twill | YouTube: @tweed_and_twill | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 7 - Marie G.
Ease at bust/chest: 10" (25 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 7" (17.5 cm)
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
Yarn: Rowan Cotton Revive in “Ocean”
Mods: Lengthened body by 2” (5 cm).
IG: @urban.suburbia | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 8 - Mo O.
Ease at bust/chest: 10" (25 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 4" (10 cm)
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Yarn: Wandering Flock Cotton Lino in “Pyrite”
Mods: Lengthened body by 1” (2.5 cm).
IG: @moisknitting | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 8 - Leslie
Ease at bust/chest: 5" (12.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 6" (15 cm)
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Mojave
Mods: Lengthened body to 13” (33 cm) and worked only ribbing for sleeves.
Fit I - Size 8 - Deanie
Ease at bust/chest: 7" (17.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 5" (12.5 cm)
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Mojave in “Slate Gray”
Mods: None
IG: @lilfetadeanie | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size 2 - Sara T.
Ease at bust/chest: 8" (20 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 5" (12.5 cm)
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Yarn: Kelbourne Mojave in “Plum Brown”
Mods: None
IG: @mrpercyknits | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size 3 - Kya
Ease at bust/chest: 1" (2.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 2" (5 cm)
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Yarn bee sugar wheel cotton
Mods: Shortened body by 4” (10 cm) and shortened sleeves by 2” (5 cm).
IG: @Kyasknits
Fit II - Size 4 - Lucien
Ease at bust/chest: 8" (20 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 3" (7.5 cm)
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Yarn: Drops Loves You #7 in “Plum” (23)
Mods: None
Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size 5 - Miranda H.
Ease at bust/chest: 10" (25 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 5" (12.5 cm)
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Mojave in “Electric Blue”
Mods: Shortened body by 2” (5 cm).
IG: @one_knit_wonder | TT: @one_knit_wonder | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size 6 - Raven
Ease at bust/chest: 8" (20 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 2" (5 cm)
Height: 5'2" (158 cm)
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Pure Silk in “Coal”
Mods: Lengthened body by 2” (5 cm).
IG: @lightbringerrituals | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size 6 - Drew M.
Ease at bust/chest: 5" (12.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 5" (12.5 cm)
Height: 6' (183 cm)
Yarn: The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino in “Khaki”
Mods: None
IG: @knit_and_tear | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size 6 - Luisa
Ease at bust/chest: 10" (25 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 5" (12.5 cm)
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Hobbii Friends Cotton Silk in the “Black” (124)
Mods: Shortened body to 10.5” (27 cm).
IG: @lui_and_stitch
Fit II - Size 8 - Emma M.
Ease at bust/chest: 9" (22.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 6" (15 cm)
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Yarn: Berocco Pima Soft in “Midnight”
Mods: Shortened body to 9” (23 cm) and shortened sleeves to 3.5” (9cm). Worked regular ribbing (not half-twisted rib).
IG: @ej_mcdonnell | BlueSky: @ej_mcdonnell | Ravelry: Project Page
