A simple lace yoke with two different neckbands and sleeve shapes

Tulip Sweater is a top-down yoke sweater featuring a feminine cascading lace motif inspired by a vintage Japanese lace pattern. Starting with a delicate semi-scalloped neckband, the lace work gradually increases toward the lower yoke; the repeating motifs create a gentle blooming effect reminiscent of tulips. The design features thoughtful neckline construction with subtle shaping details for a comfortable fit and polished finish, plus a slightly deeper yoke and romantic sleeves. The body is worked in plain stockinette to complement the detailed yoke and create a balanced silhouette. Perfectly comfortable and flowy, the Tulip Sweater is an easy everyday knit for cool weather.

KEYWORDS
Top-down, short rows, in-the-round, round yoke, lacework, chartwork, written instructions for chart, optional neckbands, optional sleeve shaping

DIFFICULTY
Beginner Lacework

SIZES
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)

Finished Measurements after blocking
Chest Circumference:
84 (92) 100 (108) 118 (124) 132 (140) 148 (154) cm /
33 (36¼) 39¼ (42½) 46½ (48¾) 52 (55) 58¼ (60¾) in
Tulip Tee is designed to be worn with about 8-15 cm / 3.25–4 in of positive ease.

Length on the mid-back: 53 (53) 55 (55) 56 (56) 57 (57) 58 (58) cm /
20¾ (20¾) 21¾ (21¾) 22 (22) 22½ (22½) 22¾ (22¾) in, all lengths are adjustable

GAUGE 21 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10cm or 4 x 4″ in stockinette sts with 4 mm / US 6 needle after blocking.
If you cannot get the same gauge, adjust the needle size to obtain the number of sts for a 10 cm / 4” WIDTH. Length is adjustable.

YARN
Any yarn held single or double to achieve the given gauge.

Recommended yarn 1 (Mauve sample in photo):
4.5 (5) 5 (6) 6 (6) 6.5 (7) 7.5 (8) balls, Cashmere Fingering by Cherished Fibers (200m/50g, also available in 100m/25g) col. L101 held with
1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) skein(s), Superkid Silk by Handmaiden Fine Yarn (1,000m/125g),
Note: Mohair yarn usage is roughly estimated to be equivalent to 4 (4) 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 (6) 7 (7) balls of conventional mohair on the market ( ~220m/25g)
OR
Recommended yarn 2 (green sample)
600 (650) 700 (700) 750 (750) 800 (850) 900 (950) g Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn (108 m/50 g), col. 8236

Note: yarn quantity varies depending on sleeve and body length. The provided yarn quantity is based on a body length (from underarm separation) of ~30 cm and a sleeve length of ~35 cm.
NEEDLES
3.25 and 4mm (US 3 and 6), 40 and 60 cm (16 and 32 in)
Optional: 3.25 and 4mm (US 3 and 6), double-pointed needles

OR any needle to obtain the gauge