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Pattern will be available in Knit Companion.

Starburst Tee is the perfect top to knit up fast for warmer weather or to layer under a sweater or jacket. It’s simple elegance with a lacy sunburst at the top. Picture it over a linen skirt, shorts, summer pants, or your favorite jeans.

The lace at the wide neckline is much easier than it looks. And the hybrid yoke gives you the best of both worlds – it starts with the circular method for ease in working the lace and transitions into raglan seams for superior fit (and the ability to raise your arms without exposing everything!).

Construction is top-down and in the round in a completely seamless manner so that you can try it on and have no surprises at the end. Plus, there is no finishing to be done except for weaving in a few ends.

The neckline finish is worked first and in a way that provides structure to keep it from stretching out. Short rows lower and shape the front neck (by raising the back neckline) and short rows also optionally provide for an angled hemline for a bit of added length in the back. The angled hemline is flattering on many figure types and makes for comfortable wearing. Sleeves can easily be made longer.

The pattern is written for sport weight yarn but can be made in any yarn that meets gauge, has good drape, and stitch definition.

Size and yarn usage will vary with differences in gauge and yarn choices.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 32.75(34.25, 36.25, 38.5, 40.5, 42.25)(45.5, 48, 52.25, 57, 60) inches / 83(87, 92, 98, 103, 107.5)(115.5, 122, 132.5, 145, 152.5) cm.
Choose size that is 4” / 10 cm larger than chest measurement.

RECOMMENDED YARN
The Fibre Co Road to China Light: Sport (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere); 159 yds (145 m)/1.76 oz (50 g) in color Moonstone. Save 10% on yarn using code Starburst10 through July 10, 2025 here. SEE KITS HERE

OR

Plucky Knitter Legacy Sport: Sport (100% Shaniko Wool, non-superwash); 312 yds (285m)/3.53 oz (100 g) in color Bootlegger. SEE KITS HERE

OR

Miss Babs Laurel Falls: Sport (100% superwash Shaniko Merino wool); 300 yds (275 m)/3.5 oz (100g) in color Socorro.

OR any sport or heavy fingering yarn that meets gauge. Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

See YarnSub.com for yarn substitutions.

ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED (of each if carrying double strand)
650(675, 700, 800, 900, 1000)(1150, 1350, 1500, 1600, 1800) yds / 595(618, 641, 732, 824, 915)(1053, 1236, 1373, 1464, 1647)m.

Yardage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

GAUGE
22 sts / 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette st on Larger (Main) needle after blocking.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
Intermediate skill level that is accessible to Advanced Beginner with experience in skills used.
Skills Used: German Short Rows (tutorial provided), increases, easy lace stitches (k2tog, yarn overs).

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