As I write this, summer is winding down and kids are going back to school, but I know that in a lot of the Northern Hemisphere it will still be warm for a long time, and it’s probably already getting warmer in the Southern Hemisphere.
So it’s basically the perfect time for anyone to knit a tee shirt.
Especially when it’s one that’s as full of cute details as the Hipster Top by Joji Locatelli.
Inspired by the stripes and design details of the Hip Stripes Shawl (Ravelry link), the top has the same narrow stripes in two colors, and the fun lace detail has been added to the shoulders of the cap sleeves.
The tee begins with that little bit of crossed stitch lace and then is worked down in pieces until it is joined for working in the round at the underarm. It makes for a totally seamless construction so all you have to do when you’re done is weave in your ends (if you want; I promise I won’t tell if you don’t).
The V-neck makes it easy and comfortable to wear, and the shirt is made with a light fingering weight yarn that’s a blend of yak and cotton, which sounds super interesting.
The pattern comes in 10 sizes, meant to fit a bust circumference ranging from 30 to 64 inches (76.2 to 162.5 cm), with positive ease of 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) built in.
This looks like a really easy pattern because once you get past that little bit of lace (there’s a video to help you along if you need it) it’s all stockinette down to the ribbing at the bottom of the top. And those little stripes are sure to make you knit this project at lightning speed because you’ll want to knit “just one more stripe!” all the time until it’s done. That’s just science.
You can find this pattern on Ravelry.
[Photo: Joji Locatelli]
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That’s a cute top!