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Urki, a name of Basque origin, holds a deep connection to nature. It means “birch tree”, evoking the resilience and beauty of this beloved woodland wonder. It is generally used as a boy’s name.

Urki is a warm-weather tee that is fresh, versatile, and with a great fit. It comes in a wide range of sizes, from 32 to 64 inches (81 to 162 cm) of bust circumference. It has a simple construction, a delicate lace yoke, and a style easily modified to wear just as you like it.

The Urki tee is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckband. It is worked in the round, except for a few short rows after the neckband. Carefully placed short rows and yoke increases ensure a comfortable fit. The lace pattern is easy to memorize and intuitive, shaped as birch trees around the yoke. The pattern contains a chart and written instructions for lace. The sleeves and body are separated at underarm and knitted separately in the round.

Techniques: German short rows, circular knitting, simple lace (increase and decreases), place stitches on hold, pick up and knit stitches.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9). Show in size 2 on a 36” bust.
Finished bust circumference
32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)“
81 (91.5, 102, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152, 162) cm
Recommended ease: choose a size with approx. 0-6” (0-15 cm) of positive ease. See schematics with all finished measurements at the end of the pattern.

Yarn
DK weight yarn, approximate amount:
750 (800, 890, 1000, 1100) (1190, 1250, 1300, 1350) yards
685 (730, 815, 915, 1005) (1090, 1145, 1190, 1235) meters
Shown in Rosários 4 Regata (100% Cotton; 299 yds (273 m) / 100 g); 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) skeins in colorway 41.

Needles
US 4 – 3.5 mm

• 16” (41 cm) and 32” (81 cm) circulars.
• a set of double pointed or long circular for magic loop in small circumferences.

US 6 – 4.0 mm

• 16” (41 cm) and 32” (81 cm) circulars.
• a set of double pointed or long circular for magic loop in small circumferences.

Notions
Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, and tapestry needle.

Gauge
20 sts and 29 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette stitch in the round on US 6 (4 mm) needles, after blocking. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Before you measure, please take the time to wash and block your swatch in the same manner that you will wash and block your top.