Tropical Tee by Mary Beth Kelso

Tropical Tee

Knitting
May 2026
Sport (12 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1088 - 1904 yards (995 - 1741 m)
XS-5XL
English
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With minimal ease at the bust and more at the hips, this flattering silhouette will be your go-to summer top. Made in just two pieces knit from the bottom up and seamed, the crisp, colorful striping pattern flows smoothly across the body into the sleeves.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

  • Intermediate

MATERIALS

  • ORGANIC COTTON (SPORT) (100% Certified Organic Cotton; 50g/136yds): 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) (9, 10, 10, 11) hanks A, 1 hank each of B, C, and D
  • Spare needle for Three-Needle BO
  • Stitch holder or waste yarn
  • Tapestry needle

FINISHED MEASURMENTS

  • CHEST WIDTH: 15¼ (17½, 19¼, 21½, 23¼) (25½, 27¼, 29½, 31¼)“
  • SLEEVE LENGTH FROM UNDERARM: 5½ (5½, 5½, 3¾, 3¾) (3¾, 1¾, 1¾, 1¾)“

COLOR SHOWN

  • Tulip No. 215 (A)
  • Caribbean No. 230 (B)
  • Lotus No. 217 (C)
  • Lemongrass No. 207 (D)