Knitting Kit - Day Dancer Tee by Paula Narkiniemi

Pattern Overview

The Day Dancer Tee is a lightweight, short-sleeved top, knitted seamlessly from the top down. It combines the look of a cardigan with modern, clean elegance. In addition to its beautiful lace pattern, its distinctive feature is the faux button band, knitted in double knitting and added to the front and neckline at the very end. Unlike a traditional cardigan, the body of this design is knitted entirely in the round!

The simple yet repetitive chevron lace pattern creates a supple, wavy texture, while rows of elongated stitches bring rhythm and lightness to the knit. Its relaxed fit, drop shoulders, and refined finishes make it a naturally elegant summer design.

The back is first knitted flat up to the armholes. Stitches are then picked up from the back cast-on to form the two fronts, which are worked separately before being joined to knit the body. The hem is finished with a double-folded stockinette border, also used for the sleeve cuffs. Stitches are then picked up to knit the sleeves in the round with the same lace pattern. Finally, stitches are picked up around the neckline to create the faux button band in double knitting. You can choose to add buttonholes or leave it without buttonholes.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6

Approximately corresponds to:

XS/S (M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL, 4XL) 5XL

Recommended Ease: approximately 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches) of positive ease.

The model shown is worn with 15 cm (6 inches) of positive ease.

Finished Garment Measurements

Bust Circumference

• 86 (100, 122, 136, 165) 179 cm / 34 (39.5, 48, 53.5, 65) 70.5 inches

Length (from armhole to hem)

• 28 (28, 28, 35, 45) 55 cm / 11 (11, 11, 13.75, 17.75) 21.5 inches

This length can be adjusted to your preference.

Armhole Circumference

• 29 (36, 43, 50, 61) 72 cm / 11.5 (14, 17, 19.75, 24) 28.25 inches

Gauge

25 stitches × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 inches) in lace pattern, with 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles, after blocking.

The width of a full pattern repeat (9 stitches) is 3.6 cm (1.4 inches).

Refer to the lace pattern chart at the end of the pattern.

If necessary, change needle size to obtain the correct gauge.

Yarn

Approximately:

950 (1100, 1250, 1400, 1600) 1850 meters (1040 (1200, 1370, 1530, 1750) 2020 yards) of fingering weight yarn.

Sample Shown

Knitting for Olive Pure Silk

• 100% Bourette Silk
• 250 m / 50 g (273 yds / 1.75 oz)

Quantity:

• 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) 8 skeins

Colorway shown: Poppy Blue

Needles

• 2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needles with 40 cm (16 inches) and 60 or 80 cm (24 or 32 inches) cables
• 2.5 mm (US 1.5) double-pointed needles (or use the Magic Loop method if preferred)

Use the needle size needed to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions

• Removable stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Waste yarn or stitch holders/cables
• 6 buttons of approximately 1 cm (0.4 inches) diameter