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Every so often I meet someone that has such a unique and fun sense of style that I cannot help but be inspired by them, and this design was inspired by one of those people, Renee. She is a creative and innovative fiber artist that works at Black Mountain Yarn Shop and the way she plays with pops of color in her handmade wardrobe is infectious (in the best way….when I was there visiting and teaching this Spring I just knew what my next cast on would need to be!) I combined a simple, fun drop stitch lace pattern with all over texture for this delightful little tee that is such a fun addition to my hand knit closet. I love the color fade that you get with Spincycle’s Dyed in the Wool for the lace in the yoke (this could also be a great knit to use up little leftover balls of DITW or other fun colors!) and the way this yarn plays with Soka’pii by Farmers Daughters Fibers MIGHT be my new favorite.

Yarn
Farmer’s Daughters Fibers Soka’pii Fingering Weight Yarn, 100% Non-Superwash MT & WY Rambouillet, 248 yards/50g approximately (624, 672, 704) (752, 784, 832) (896, 960, 1024) (1088, 1152, 1216) yards; shown in Paul Newman
Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool Sport Weight Yarn, 200 yards/ skein approximately (156, 168, 176) (188, 196, 208) (224, 240, 256) (272, 288, 304) yards; shown in Rosy Maple

(780, 840, 880) (940, 980, 1040) (1120, 1200, 1280) (1360, 1440, 1520) yards total (if opting for solid color)

Materials
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, minimum 40 cm/16” cord.
US Size 6 (4 mm) circular needles, minimum 50cm/ 20” cord.
Note on cord length: for the yoke and body section, especially the larger sizes, you may want a longer cord.
For the collar and sleeves, a shorter cord, DPN’s, or Magic Loop may be used.

2 stitch markers (1 unique for beginning of round marker)
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn or stitch holders for sleeves

Gauge
20 stitches x 30 rounds = 4 x 4”/10 x 10 cm in garter stitch with largest needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Garter Stitch in the round:Knit one round, purl one round; repeat.
Garter Stitch flat: Knit every row.

Notes
This sweater is knit in the round from the top down. After the collar is knit it is folded in half and knit together in the first round of the body to create a rolled collar. Short rows are worked across the back before a drop stitch lace motif with the CC is worked through the yoke. Sleeve stitches are put on hold and the body is knit in the round, with optional waist shaping. The sleeve stitches are picked up and finished with a rolled cuff.

Finished Measurements
Sizes (1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12)
Bust/Body Circumference: (33.6, 37.6, 40.8) (44, 47.2, 50.4) (53.6, 56.8, 60.8) (64, 67.2, 70.4)”/ (85.4, 95.5, 104) (112, 120, 128) (136.2, 144.3, 154.4) (162.6, 170.7, 179) cm
Height to Underarm: (12, 12, 12) (12, 12.5, 12.5) (13, 13, 13) (13.25, 13.5, 13.5)”/ (30.5, 30.5, 30.5) (30.5, 31.75, 31.75) (33, 33, 33) (33.6, 34.3, 34.3) cm
Sleeve Circumference: (10.4, 11.6, 12.4) (13.2, 14, 14.8) (15.6, 15.6, 16) (16.8, 17.6, 18.4)”/ (26.4, 29.5, 31.5) (33.5, 35.6, 38) (40, 40, 40.6) (42.7, 44.7, 46.7) cm

NOTE: This design is meant to be worn with 2-8” positive ease, to choose the size for your intended fit, pick one based on the finished measurements. Shown in size 4 with 7” positive ease.