Radiant Ripples Tee by Alina Appasova

Radiant Ripples Tee

Knitting
July 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
486 - 1636 yards (444 - 1496 m)
32 (36, 40, 44)(48, 52, 56)(60, 64, 68)”
English
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The Radiant Ripples is a lightly textured summer tee that is fun to knit and would fit in any wardrobe. You can choose any number of colors and any stripe sequence to fit your style.

The tee is worked seamlessly from the top down in a slip-stitch pattern. Starting from the rolled neck, rows are worked back and forth to raise the back neckline for a better fit. The yoke is then worked in the round to a sleeve separation. The sleeve sts are put on hold while the body is finished and then returned to the needle to finish the cuffs.

The tee is designed to suit a wide range of body types. Available in sizes XS to 5XL, this design ensures that everyone can find their perfect fit.

Fiber choices (see the detailed info for each sample below):
I chose to knit my 2 first samples (1 and 2) in soft pima cotton to stay comfortable in Texas heat and humidity. Those samples are more structured and textured. Sample 3 is worked in a merino/silk blend that creates a drapey fabric. Sample 4 is worked in cotton/viscose blends that create a fabric that is both cool and drapey. You can choose any DK weight yarn that fits the gauge.


SIZES:
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10) #SizeInclusive

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE GARMENT:
32 (36, 40, 44)(48, 52, 56)(60, 64, 68)”/ 81 (91, 102, 112)(122, 132, 142)(152, 163, 173) cm
The recommended ease is 0-4”/ 0-10 cm.

YARN:
Berroco Pima Soft (100% Pima Cotton, 124 yds/ 50 g).

Or any similar DK-weight yarn in 2 or more colors. You can find the yardage for each size and color option in the table in the last picture.

NEEDLES:
Main Fabric: US #6/ 4 mm –24”/60 cm to 40”/100 cm circular
Ribbing: US #4 / 3.5 mm - 16” / 40 cm circular for the collar, 32-40”/80-100 cm for the hem, and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs.
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. The Ribbing needle should be 2 US sizes smaller than the Main Fabric needle.)

NOTIONS:
3 stitch markers, row counter (recommended), scissors, darning needle, waste yarn or stitch holders.

GAUGE:
22 sts & 31 rows = 4”/10 cm on Main Fabric needles in pattern.


SAMPLES SHOWN

  1. Yarn Option 2 (pinks and corals): Berroco Pima Soft (100% Pima Cotton, 124 yds/ 50 g) in MC - Coral (#4633), Cantaloupe(#4632), Taffy (#4637), Star Apple (#4656): CC - Chiffon (#4602). Shown with the cropped body, in size 2 on a 36” /91 cm bust with no ease.

  2. Yarn Option 1 (rainbow): Berroco Pima Soft (100% Pima Cotton, 124 yds/ 50 g) in MC - Navy (#4641); CC - Sky (#4620), Pear (#4638), Shortbread (#4631), Coral (#4633), Cherry (#4640). Shown with the full-length body, in size 3 on a 36”/91 cm bust with 4”/10 cm of positive ease.

  3. Yarn Option 3 (teal and sand): Malabrigo Silky Merino (51% Silk, 49% Merino, 150yds/50 g) in MC - Green Gray (#411), CC - Camel(#408). Shown with the full-length body, in size 2 on a 36” /91 cm bust with no ease.

  4. Yarn Option 1 (blues): MC - Berocco Modern Cotton DK (60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Rayon, 335 yds /100 g in Hope(#6063) CC- Berroco Medina (37% Cotton, 36% Acrylic, 27% Viscose, 295 yds / 100g) in Fes(#4712), Agadir(#4733) Shown with the full-length body, in size 3 on a 36”/91 cm bust with 4”/10 cm of positive ease.


On Instagram (find me as @galimka_knits) use hashtag #radiantripplestee