Knit the elegant Poppy Tee with a beautifully structured yoke and polished finish. This complete kit includes everything you need except needles β luxurious Sesia Oliver Suri Alpaca laceweight yarn (held double throughout) plus the Petite Knit Poppy Tee pattern with nine size options.
Luxurious Suri alpaca blend:Β 70% Suri alpaca, 30% polyamide β ultra-soft with beautiful halo
Held double throughout:Β Two strands worked together create perfect fingering weight gauge
Structured yoke design:Β Worked from the top down with beautifully shaped shoulders
Polished finish:Β Folded neckline with built-in double knitting for a clean edge
Nine sizes included:Β XS to 5XL with approx. 5cm positive ease
Lightweight warmth:Β Perfect for elegant layering pieces
Needles required (not included):Β 3.5mm and 3mm circular needles, DPNs or Magic Loop
Locally stocked:Β Ships fast from Rangiora, NZ
How to Hold the Yarn Double:
This kit includes an even number of balls so you can easily pair them up. Simply work with two strands held together throughout the entire project β pull one strand from each ball and knit them as one. This creates the perfect gauge for the Poppy Tee pattern.
Which Kit Size Do You Need?
Choose your kit based on the size you want to knit. The Poppy Tee is designed with approximately 5cm of positive ease.Β If in doubt, size up β you'll have yarn left over for another project.
The Poppy Tee features a beautifully structured yoke worked from the top down. The upper back yoke is worked with increases, then shoulders are shaped from stitches picked up along the slanted edges. The body is worked in the round, and sleeves are worked using either double-pointed needles or the Magic Loop technique. The folded neckline with built-in double knitting creates a clean, polished edge.
Double-pointed needles in both sizes (or Magic Loop)
Yarn Details:
70% Suri alpaca, 30% GRS-certified polyamide
50g ball = 425 metres
Laceweight (2-ply) β held double throughout
Ultra-soft with beautiful alpaca halo
Lightweight warmth without weight
Gauge: 23 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10cm in stocking stitch on 3.5mm needles (with yarn held double), after washing and blocking (Swatching is essential β wash and block your swatch before measuring.)
Skill Level:Β β β β β β Intermediate β includes detailed yoke shaping and finishing techniques
Care:Β Mild handwash in cool water, lay flat to dry in shade to preserve the beautiful alpaca halo and softness.
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