The Nuance Tee is a beginner friendly summer top with a simple circular yoke and minimal shaping, designed to give you that little “wow” every time you put it on and think, I made this, and it looks amazing.

I called it Nuance because the mesh stitch adds just enough openness to gently change how the fabric looks on the body, creating that sense of nuance.

♥ 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.

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

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

♥ METHOD: This seamless tee is worked from the top down, beginning with the ribbed neckline. The circular yoke is shaped with 5 increase rounds. You can choose between two yoke options:
The Mesh Yoke: Worked in a decorative net stitch pattern for a lighter, more textured look.
The Basic Yoke: Worked in simple stockinette stitch. For an even better fit, you can add optional back-neck shaping using German Short Rows.
After the yoke is complete, the body and sleeves are separated. From there, the rest of the tee is worked in the round in stockinette stitch.

♥ CUSTOMIZE Your Top: make it longer or shorter, adjust the sleeve length.

♥ 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.

I am wearing size M (white, orange, blue tops). I’m 168 cm (5’6”) tall with a bust circumference of 94 cm (37”).

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

MESH VERSION

1. Sample 1 was 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, color #3819, Spicy Orange).

2. Sample 2 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 #26, Pearl.

You will need: 5(XXS)-5(XS)-5(S)-6(M)-6(L)-7(XL)-7(2XL)-7(3XL)-8(4XL)-8(5XL)-8(6XL) - 50 grams/1.8 oz skeins for your size.
Or 550(XXS)-550(XS)-625(S)-675(M)-750(L)-775(XL)-825(2XL)-900(3XL)-950(4XL)-975(5XL)-1025(6XL) yards of Drops “Belle”.

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

BASIC VERSION

3.Sample 3 was worked also in Sandnes Garn “Line” yarn, color #6531, Ice Blue.

You will need: 6(XXS)-6(XS)-6(S)-6(M)-6(L)-7(XL)-7(2XL)-8(3XL)-8(4XL)-8(5XL)-9(6XL) - 50 grams/1.8 oz skeins for your size.
Or 786(XXS)-786(XS)-786(S)-786(M)-786(L)-917(XL)-917(2XL)-917(3XL)-1048(4XL)-1048(5XL)-1179(6XL) yards of Drops “Belle”

22 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: 20 sts x 31 rows in stockinette stitch and 13 sts x 25 rows in Mesh stitch in a 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) piece on 4 mm (US 6) needles (after blocking).

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

♥ CORYRIGHT
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