The Hop Top is a fun beginner/advanced beginner-friendly colorwork raglan tee. This is a top-down raglan tee with some German short row shaping along the back and colorwork along the lower third of the body. The drape of the top is fitted, but relaxed, and can be adjusted based on preference and yarn used.

Sizing: XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) XXXL
To fit approximate body measurements:
Bust - 30 (32) 36 (40) 44 (48) 52
Waist - 24 (26) 29 (33) 37 (41) 44
Top Length - 19-21”

Gauge: 23 sts x 32 rows for 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) swatch worked flat on 3.75 mm (US 5) needles

Needle Size: US 5 (3.75 mm), 32” (80 cm), or the required needles to obtain gauge

Yarn - DK Weight: 918 (918) 1,224 (1,224) 1,530 (1,530) 1,836 m
1,005 (1,005) 1,340 (1,340) 1,675 (1,674) 2,010 yd
300 (300) 400 (400) 500 (500) 600 g

Suggested Yarn: Berroco Modern Cotton DK (60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Rayon, 100 g = 335 yds) in shades Armory and Thames 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 skeins held single

Notions: 9 stitch markers, including one different to indicate BOR; scrap yarn or barber cord; tapestry needle; row counter (optional)

Techniques: Knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, M1L/M1R raglan increasing, German Short Rows, colorwork in the round, stranded colorwork, holding stitches, picking up stitches, bind off, wet blocking

NOTE: Sizes XXL and XXXL are untested. If you are interested in knitting either of those sizes and have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me before purchasing.