Step-by-step video tutorial.

The Stardust Tee (2 options: plain and ribbed) is designed for those moments when you want to impress — whether you’re wearing it out and collecting compliments, or simply proud you made it yourself.

It’s an easy, beginner-friendly project with minimal shaping and a simple circular yoke.
I called it Stardust because the stitch pattern reminds me of scattered stardust — those tiny sparkles you notice most on warm summer nights.

♥ SKILL LEVEL. Don’t worry if you’re new to garment knitting. All of my patterns are designed with adventurous beginners in mind. As long as you’re comfortable with the knit and purl stitches and have tackled projects like scarves or hats, you have the skills to create this tee.
Plus, I’ve filmed a helpful video tutorial to guide you through each step and boost your confidence!

♥ PATTERN. Instant download PDF file in both cm and inches. Additionally, I’ve prepared a Knitting Project Planner exclusively for the top-down circular yoke top, including a round counter.

♥ LANGUAGES: Available in English, German, and French.

♥ METHOD: This seamless tee is knit from the top down, beginning with a neckline ribbing.
Five rounds of increases are then worked to shape the circular yoke. There are two options for knitting the yoke: plain stockinette for a minimalist look, or a broken rib stitch that adds texture and gently hides small imperfections. For the stockinette stitch version, there is an additional option to add short-row shaping at the back neck.
After completing the yoke, the body and sleeves are separated and knit in the round using stockinette stitch.

♥ 11 SIZES: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL. Check out the chart on the photo to help you decide which size to choose.
This tee is designed with approx. 0-10 cm/ 0-4 inches of positive ease. Check out the chart below to help you decide which size to choose.

I am wearing size S (yellow, beige tops), size M (light beige top). I’m 168 cm (5’6”) tall with a bust circumference of 90 cm (35.5”).

♥ YARN . This top can be made with a variety of yarns. Here’s what I used for the samples:

Sample 1 (broken rib) was worked in Drops “Belle” yarn (53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen), 8 ply / DK/ worsted, 50 g/ 120 m or 1.8 oz/131 yards per skein, color #04, yellow dandelion).

You will need: 786(XXS) -786(XS) -917(S) -917(M) -917(L) -1048(XL) -1048(2XL) - 1179(3XL) -1179(4XL) -1179(5XL) -1310(6XL) yards of Drops “Belle”.

Sample 2 (stockinette, color #3042, beige Cafe au Lait and #3011) and Sample 3 (broken rib, color #3011, light beige Almond) were worked in Sandnes Garn “Line” yarn (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen) 4ply, 50 g/ 110 m or 1.8 oz/120 yards per skein).

You will need: 720(XXS) -720(XS) -840(S) -840(M) -840(L) -960(XL) -960(2XL) -1080(3XL) -1080(4XL) -1080(5XL) -1200(6XL) yards of Sandnes Garn “Line”

Or 6(XXS) -6(XS) -7(S) -7(M) -7(L) -8(XL) -8(2XL) -9(3XL) -9(4XL) -9(5XL)-10(6XL) - 50 grams/1.8 oz skeins* for your size.

• If you substitute with a not-plant-based yarn, you’ll likely need 1-2 more skeins.

24 Yarn options! Check the FREE DK yarn guide for this top! https://juliapiro.com/pages/goodies

♥ NEEDLES:
3.5 mm (US 4) and 4 mm (US 6) circular needles in the following lengths: 40 cm (16 inches)* and 80 or 100 cm (31 or 40 inches).

Alternatively, you can use the Magic Loop technique and work with one needle length of 80-100 cm (31-40 inches).

♥ TAPESTRY NEEDLE. Used to slip the sleeve stitches onto scrap yarn and to weave in ends.
♥ STITCH MARKERS. Several removable stitch markers.

♥ GAUGE is 20 sts x 31 rows in a 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) piece in stockinette and broken rib stitch on 4 mm (US 6) needles (after blocking).

Create your own knit tee and get compliments how talented you are!

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