Simple Top Down Tee by Amanda Kaffka

Simple Top Down Tee

Knitting
April 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in St-st in the round, blocked
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
700 - 1750 yards (640 - 1600 m)
XS [S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL]
English
This pattern is available for free.

Add a touch of sparkle to your summer wardrobe with this joyful, lightweight knitted tee. Worked in Estelle 50 Cotton Lux, a beautful, glittery cotton in a light DK weight, this top is as breezy as it is eye-catching. The Simple Top-Down Tee is knit seamlessly from the neckline to the bottom hem, featuring decorative yarn-over raglan eyelet increases that add a pretty and subtle detail to the shoulders. The split hem provides comfort and movement,
while short rows shape the flattering curved hemline that drapes beautifully. The sleeves are picked up and worked in the round. This colourful, easy-to-wear T-shirt brings just the right amount of sparkle to your everyday style. Pair it with jeans, skirts, or shorts – it’s the perfect piece for sunshine, travel, or celebration.

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced beginner

SIZES: XS S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL. Sample shown in size S.

Bust circumference (after blocking): 87 96, 99.5, 105.5, 112.5, 118, 126, 133, 140.5, 148 cm / 34.25 37.75, 39.25, 41.5, 44.25, 46.5, 49.5, 52.25, 55.25, 58.25

MATERIALS
• 2 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5 balls of ESTELLE YARNS ESTELLE 50 COTTON LUX (93% cotton, 4% polyester, 3% polyamide; 320 m/350 yds per 100 g.) Sample shown colour Confetti #Q60503.

Blue top shown in Estelle Linocott colour Ocean Q43919

NEEDLES
• 3.5 mm (US 4) 40 cm / 16” for neck & sleeve ribbing.
• 3.5 mm (US 4) 60 cm / 24” circular needles for bottom ribbing.
• 4 mm (US 6) 40 cm / 16” for beginning rounds & sleeves.
• 4 mm (US 6) 60 cm / 24” circular needles for body.

GAUGE (blocked): 22 sts and 29 rows over 10 cm / 4” on larger needles, knit in the round in Stockinette Stitch.