Brick by Brick

Inspired by the strength and structure of brickwork, this tee, designed by Ana-Maria Babanica (also known as CrochetHighway), reimagines the classic masonry motif as wearable art. The repeating pattern symbolizes resilience and creativity, while the raglan tee silhouette keeps it light and wearable. Though the motif visually resembles bricks, the stitches are mostly worked in the back loop only, making the fabric feel incredibly lightweight with beautiful drape. It is a playful nod to architecture, bringing solid foundations into soft, summer-ready style. **SIZES** (1, 2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12) (13, 14) Recommended ease: 2.5–4.5" / 6.5–11.5 cm of positive ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Chest Circumference: (34.5, 37, 39.5, 41.75) (44.25, 46.75, 49.25, 51.75) (54.25, 56.5, 59, 61.5) (64, 66.5)" / (87.5, 94, 100, 106.5) (112.5, 119, 125, 131.5) (137.5, 144, 150, 156.5) (162.5, 169) cm. Yoke Depth: (4.5, 5, 5.5, 5.5) (6, 6.5, 6.5, 7) (8.5, 9, 9, 10.5) (10.5, 11)" / (11, 13, 14, 14) (15, 17, 17, 18) (22, 23, 23, 27) (27, 28) cm. Body Length from Underarm excl. ribbing: (11.5, 11.5, 10.5, 10.5) (10.5, 10.5, 9.5, 9.5) (9.5, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5) (8.5, 7.5)" / (29, 29, 26.5, 26.5) (26.5, 26.5, 24, 24) (24, 21.5, 21.5, 21.5) (21.5, 19) cm. Neck Circumference excl. ribbing: 28.25" / 72 cm (all sizes). Sleeve Circumference: (11, 12.25, 13.5, 14.75) (16, 17.25, 18.5, 19.75) (21, 22.25, 23.5, 24.5) (25.75, 27)" / (28, 31, 34.5, 37.5) (40.5, 44, 47, 50) (53.5, 56.5, 59.5, 62) (65.5, 68.5) cm. Sleeve Length from Underarm excl. ribbing: (3.5, 3.5, 3.5, 3) (3, 3, 2.5, 2.5) (2.5, 2, 2, 2) (1.5, 1.5)" / (9, 9, 9, 7.5) (7.5, 7.5, 6.5, 6.5) (6.5, 5, 5, 5) (4, 4) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: Singles by Punk Rock Unicorn Yarns (100% virgin merino, 400 yds / 366 m – 100 g). MC: (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 3) skeins in the colourway Schnee (brick outline). CC: (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) (3, 3) skeins in the colourway Aqua Glow (brick colour). Or approx. (620, 680, 700, 725) (785, 845, 855, 875) (935, 1005, 1040, 1105) (1115, 1160) yds / (565, 620, 640, 665) (720, 775, 780, 800) (855, 920, 950, 1010) (1020, 1060) m (MC) and (625, 685, 705, 730) (790, 850, 870, 875) (940, 1010, 1050, 1110) (1125, 1170) yds / (570, 625, 645, 670) (720, 775, 795, 800) (860, 925, 960, 1015) (1030, 1070) m (CC) of fingering-weight yarn in at least two, highly contrasting colours. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Malabrigo Sock, Unicorn by Hobbii, Whirl by Scheepjes, Bamboo Pop by Universal Yarns, Support Act by Yarnsmiths. Hook: US C-2 / 3 mm. Notions: 4 locking st markers. **GAUGE** 26 sts x 16 rnds to 4" / 10 cm in Brick Stitch Patt, after blocking. **NOTES** This tee is constructed seamlessly from the top down, featuring a raglan Sleeve and a boxy, semi-cropped bodice. The overlay colourwork pattern is achieved by only ever working with one colour at a time. The ribbed collar is shaped through decreases and increases, ensuring a proper fit around the Neck. The same ribbed detail is added around the cuffs and hemline for a cohesive look.