Sprinkle Tee

Sprinkle Tee by Lisa Hannes

What Is Being Made

The Sprinkle Tee is a relaxed-fitting, short-sleeved sweater designed for everyday wear. This modern knit features a boxy body silhouette with a boat neck and drop shoulders, creating a comfortable, contemporary aesthetic suitable for all-day styling.

Construction Method

This garment is worked top-down and seamlessly in one piece, beginning at the shoulders. The upper front and back pieces are knitted flat (back and forth) before being joined. This construction approach minimizes finishing work and creates a unified garment with minimal seaming required.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Two-colour marled effect: Two strands of yarn are held together throughout the pattern to create a sprinkled or marled appearance, blending the colours visually across the fabric
• Twisted ribbing: Featured along the shoulders, centre front, and other structural details to provide definition and prevent rolling
• Stockinette stitch: Used as the primary stitch for the body, creating a clean, smooth background that allows the colour work to stand out

Yarn and Materials

The Sprinkle Tee is designed for fingering weight yarn (also categorized as 4-ply and DK weight options). Two colours of yarn are held together as a single strand during knitting, allowing crafters to customize their colour combinations while achieving the distinctive marled texture.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent introduction to top-down seamless construction and two-colour knitting techniques. The straightforward stitch pattern and clear construction method make it accessible to newer knitters while delivering a polished, professional-looking result.

Designer

This pattern was created by Lisa Hannes of maliha designs. The design reflects a modern approach to classic knitwear construction, combining simplicity with contemporary style.