There is a full video tutorial available to follow along as you knit!

The Celeste Top is an elegant adult tee that matches with the original Celeste kids set. Featuring a beautiful lace motif and a classic collar, this design balances style with functionality. The three-button placket at the front adds a delicate detail while ensuring a comfortable fit around the neckline.

Knitted top-down and in one piece.

Knitters of all skill levels can follow along with the step-by-step video tutorial. However, it’s recommended that you are confident with knitting, purling, basic increases and the magic loop technique. This pattern also involves small cables.

Available in sizes (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) 6XL

Bust measurement of finished garment. 5-10cm / 2-4 in of positive ease intended:

(83) 92 (101) 110 (119) 128 (138) 147 (156) 165 cm, or (32.75) 36.25 (39.75) 43.25 (46.75) 50.50 (54.25) 57.75 (61.50) 65.00 in

CM: (83), 92, (101), 110, (119), 128, (138), 147, (156), 165.

Inches: (32.75), 36.25, (39.75), 43.25, (46.75), 50.50, (54.25), 57.75, (61.50), 65.00.

Materials Needed
2.5 mm 60 or 80 cm cable for ribbing and icord. Add DPN if you prefer.

3.00 mm 60 or 80 cm circular needle or needle needed to obtain gauge.

YARN REQUIREMENTS (Includes 10% safety margin)

Fingering yarn held Single (Double this amount if held double)

• Meters: (530) 590 (645) 700 (760) 820 (880) 940 (1000) 1050 m
• Yards: (580) 645 (705) 765 (830) 895 (960) 1025 (1095) 1150 yds
• Grams (approx. 400m/100g yarn): (135) 150 (165) 175 (190) 205 (220) 235 (250) 265 g 3 small buttons (1cm approx)

Gauge:
24 stitches by 32 rows in 10 by 10cm (4”) in stockinette st after blocking using larger needles.

The inspiration:

Celeste means sky blue in Spanish—the colour the sky paints across the Mediterranean Sea on a warm summer day, when the horizon disappears and sea and sky become one.

That feeling inspired every detail of this design. The undulating lace follows the gentle rhythm of the waves as they meet the shore, while the soft, scalloped collar is my tribute to the heirloom collars that have adorned generations of handmade garments, bringing a quiet touch of tradition into a timeless silhouette.

Celeste is an invitation to slow down. To breathe in the salty air, feel the warmth of the sun on your skin, and carry a little piece of endless summer wherever you go.

It is my small tribute to the Mediterranean sea I see every day ♥️