Product Description
In the haze of an early summer morning, before the whole world awakes, you're taking the early train out. Walking down the country lane, glad to have packed light, and grateful for the breezy summer top that lets you feel the cool air.
Tee is worked in the round from the neck down with romantic lace detailing on the softly rounded neckline, and eyelets at the bottom hem and sleeve cuff. For a better fit, short rows are worked across the back and shoulders to gently drop the neckline in the front. Darts on the front and back add shape at the waist. For a less fitted look, some or all of the shaping can easily be omitted. I really liked working with this cotton wool blend yarn. The cotton gives the yarn drape but the wool content gives it structure and prevents the usual relaxing and s
YarnCestari Sock Collection (75% Cotton/25% Wool,193 yards/176 m, 2 oz/57 g) 750(800, 950, 1050, 1200) yds/ 640(730, 870, 960, 1100) m
Summer Haze Knit Top by OwlCat Designs
Project Overview
Summer Haze is an advanced knit top designed by OwlCat Designs, created to pair beautifully with the Morning Mist cardigan. This garment captures the essence of lightweight summer wear, featuring breathable construction that allows air circulation while maintaining elegant design details. The top is ideal for warm weather layering or wearing alone, offering both comfort and refined aesthetic appeal.
Construction Method
The Summer Haze top is worked in the round from the neck down, a construction technique that allows for seamless integration of stitch patterns and provides flexibility for fit adjustments. This top-down approach enables knitters to try on the garment as it progresses and adjust length as needed before binding off.
Design Features and Stitch Work
- Romantic lace detailing adorns the softly rounded neckline, adding visual interest and creating an elegant focal point
- Eyelets are incorporated at both the bottom hem and sleeve cuffs, providing decorative openings that enhance the airy summer aesthetic
- Short rows are strategically worked across the back and shoulders to drop the neckline in the front, creating a flattering silhouette with intentional shaping
Materials and Specifications
Yarn: Cestari Sock Collection, a blend of 75% Cotton and 25% Wool, offering breathability from the cotton content combined with wool's elasticity and durability. Yardage requirements range from 750 yards (640 m) for the smallest size to 1200 yards (1100 m) for the largest size, with intermediate quantities for medium sizes.
Needles: US Size 4 (3.25 mm) circular needle in 24" or 32" length, paired with a set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) for sleeve cap shaping, or needles compatible with your preferred method of working in the round. Needle size may be adjusted to achieve the specified gauge.
Gauge: 24 stitches and 38 rows measured over 4 inches on US Size 4 (3.25 mm) needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for accurate fit and is particularly important in this advanced pattern where shaping and stitch placement depend on consistent stitch dimensions.
Yarn Weight and Difficulty Level
This pattern uses 4-ply yarn weight, a lightweight option that creates delicate, breathable fabric suitable for summer garments. The advanced difficulty level reflects the pattern's incorporation of multiple techniques including lace work, short-row shaping, and seamless in-the-round construction, making it appropriate for experienced knitters seeking to expand their technical skills.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Designer: | OwlCat Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | original yarn is a cotton wool blend: the wool keeps the cotton from stretching, adding some elasticity |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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