Cosmopolitan Tee by Tori Yu

Cosmopolitan Tee

by Tori Yu
Knitting
April 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette worked in the round on main needles after blocking.
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
780 - 1630 yards (713 - 1490 m)
Finished Bust Circumference: 32”, 36”, 40” (44”, 48”, 52”) (56”, 60”, 64”) / 81.5, 91, 101 (112, 122, 131.5) (141.5, 153, 162.5) cm
English
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The Cosmopolitan Tee is the perfect tee to welcome Spring in style, featuring lace sleeves inspired by store-bought pointelle knits. Worked seamlessly from the top down, this design uses the simultaneous set-in sleeve method — giving you the tailored look of set-in sleeves without the extra hassle. The Cosmopolitan Tee is the effortlessly sophisticated staple that will elevate your warm weather wardrobe.

The Cosmopolitan Shawl is also available! When you purchase the tee, you will receive 50% off on the shawl. Click here to add both patterns to your cart with the discount applied. Enjoy!


SIZES
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9)

Finished Bust Circumference:
32”, 36”, 40” (44”, 48”, 52”) (56”, 60”, 64”) /
81.5, 91, 101 (112, 122, 131.5) (141.5, 153, 162.5) cm

Recommended Ease: 1” - 4” / 2.5 - 10 cm of positive ease around the bust. Sample shown is size 2 on a 34” / 86 cm bust with 2” / 5 cm of positive ease.

YARN
Hello Lavender Nylon Sock (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Recycled Nylon); 437 yds / 400 m per 100g

2, 2, 3 (3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4) skeins in Broadway

or a fingering weight yarn in the following yardage / meterage:

780, 870, 985 (1095, 1195, 1310) (1425, 1530, 1630) yds /
713, 795, 900 (1001, 1092, 1197) (1303, 1399, 1490) m

GAUGE
25 sts x 33 rounds = 4” / 10 cm, in stockinette worked in the round on main needles after blocking. It is important to use the proper needle size you need to meet gauge.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Main: US 3 / 3.25mm – 32” / 80 cm or longer circular needles for body and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for sleeves.
Ribbing: US 2 / 2.75mm – 16” / 40 cm circular needles for collar, 32” / 80 cm or longer circular needles for hem, and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs.
Waste yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle, measuring tape, and scissors.