The Ephram is a modern take on the classic polo-style shirt, featuring a unique construction that brings architectural flair to your wardrobe. Inspired by the clean lines and layered textures found in Mexico City’s rich architectural landscape, this lightweight top plays with structure, shadow, and repetition—much like the buildings that inspired it.

Worked in pieces from side to side, the Ephram shirt begins at the underarm with stitches cast on and worked vertically—creating elegant, uninterrupted stripes. Clever shaping at the armholes and shoulders gives the silhouette a refined fit, while set-in sleeves and a knit-on collar and placket add tailored polish.

This design truly shines in solid yarns with minimal halo, allowing the lacework to stand out. For warm-weather wear, consider crisp plant-based yarns like cotton, linen, or silk blends. For transitional seasons, soft, plied wools like merino or cashmere add warmth while maintaining stitch definition.

Whether dressed up or worn casually, Ephram brings architectural sophistication to everyday comfort.

This pattern has been tech edited and awaiting test knitting beyond the sample.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished chest circumference: 27 (32.5, 37.75, 43, 48.5, 53.75, 59, 64.5)” 68.5 (82.5, 96, 109, 123, 136.5, 150, 164) cm
This top is designed to have a comfortable fit with 2” (5 cm) of positive ease. Or not. If you prefer a fit with zero or negative ease, then choose a size that suits your fit. See last page for finished dimensions.
Sample knit in size 4

Materials
Four skeins of fingering weight yarn: three in Color 1 (MC), one on Color 2 (CC)
MC: 839 (1014, 1199, 1356, 1574, 1738, 1962, 2214) yds / 767 (927, 1096, 1240, 1439, 1589, 1794, 2024) m
CC: 128 (155, 183, 207, 240, 265, 299, 338) yds / 117 (142, 167, 189, 219, 242, 273, 309) m

Needles & Notions
US 2 (2.75 mm) needles, or sized smaller than needles needed for gauge, for placket neck and collar
US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles 24” (60 cm) or longer to hold stitches, or size needed to obtain gauge
Needles one or two sizes larger than gauge needle, if required for loose cast on and bind off
Stitch markers
Tool for weaving in ends and sewing pieces together, such as a tapestry needle or crochet hook

Gauge
29 sts and 42 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Chevron Pattern after blocking

Yarn
Color 1 (MC) Blue Barn Fiber Arts, Brendan base, 50% superwash Merino, 50% Camel, color Natural (undyed), 437 yards (400 meters) per 100 grams (3.5 oz)
Color 2 (CC) Asylum Fibers, Merino Fingering base, 100% superwash Merino, color Shocking, 438 yards (400 meters) per 100 grams (3.5 oz)