Holiday Jay Designed by Rachel Brockman Adapted by Yonca Ozbelli

Unlike the original version of the pattern, this version features a different gauge, an alternate stitch pattern for the hem, and different finished measurements. These adjustments make this a perfect spring and summer top.

The Holiday Jay is a re-imagined, Christmas-in-July version of the Jay Sweater, originally knit using Kingston Tweed. In this version, we’ve chosen Cotton True Sport – a soft, breezy, and cool Pima cotton yarn.

Like the original, the tee features a lovely colorwork yoke. Thoughtful touches like the contrast color edging and a touch of broken rib around the hem create a top that’s perfect for your next summer soirée!

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 32 (36, 39¼, 43¼, 48, 52, 55¼, 58¾, 62¾)”
Length: 19¼ (19¾, 20¼, 21¼, 21¾, 22¼, 23¼, 23½, 23¾)”
Shown in Small size with approx. 3½” positive ease.

MATERIALS
Fibra Natura Cotton True Sport (100% Pima cotton; 50g/197 yds)
• 102 Bright Red (MC) – 3 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls
• 117 Bright White (CC) – 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls
Needles:
Needle A - US Size 6 (4 mm) 16” & 24-40” circular and set of dpns or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle B - US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” & 24-40” circular and set of dpns or size needed to obtain gauge
Needle C - US Size 4 (3. 5 mm) 16” & 24-40” circular
Note: For all needle sizes, choose a cord length that is slightly smaller than the finished bust circumference for your chosen size.
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn

GAUGE
24 sts x 36 rnds = 4” in St st using Ndl B
24 sts x 32 rnds = 4” in Yoke patt using Ndl A
Save time check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This tee is worked seamlessly in the round from the top-down. The body and sleeves are separated at the armhole. After the body is completed, stitches around the armholes are picked up using the contrast color and a ribbed edging is worked. The neckline and sleeve cuffs are worked in the contrast color.

When working the yoke pattern, you may wish to place stitch markers between each repeat to help you stay on track.