Product Description
Very little seaming! This beauty is knit in the round, from the bottom up to the armholes, then divided for the back and front. The Front and back are worked separately to the shoulders where they are BO. The front neck trim continues up until it measures long enough to fit comfortably along the back neck.
Finished Measurements: 32 (34½, 37, 39½, 42, 44½)"
MATERIALS: Cotton Bam Boo by Classic Elite (52% cotton, 48% bamboo; 50 gram ball = approx 130 yards) • 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls 3615 Turkish Tile Needles • One 24" circular each size US 3 and 5 (3.25 and 3.75 mm) Or size to obtain gauge • One 16" circular size US 5 (3.75 mm) • Cable needle (cn) • Stitch markers • Stitch holder or waste yarn
Diamond Lace Tee by Kristen TenDyke
What is Being Made
The Diamond Lace Tee is a knitted short-sleeved top designed in six sizes ranging from Extra Small to 2X Large, with finished measurements from 32 inches to 44.5 inches in width. This garment combines decorative lace patterning with structured cable panels to create a refined, wearable piece suitable for warm-weather wear.
Craft and Technique
This is a knitting project designed for beginners, making it an excellent introduction to working with lace stitches and cable techniques. The garment is constructed using circular knitting needles, allowing for seamless construction and the ability to work in the round. The pattern employs a three-needle bind-off technique to join garment pieces, which creates a ridge on the inside of the finished garment and provides a strong, flexible seam finish.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns Used
The Diamond Lace Tee features multiple stitch patterns working together to create visual interest:
- Diamond Lace Pattern: The primary decorative element, which establishes the main gauge at 19 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches when worked on the smaller needle
- Cable Panels: Structural elements that measure 19 stitches over 2.25 inches on the smaller needle, adding texture and definition to the design
- Center Front Panel: A specialized panel measuring 13 stitches over 2.25 inches on the smaller needle, creating a focal point at the front of the garment
Materials: Yarn and Needles
The Diamond Lace Tee is worked in sport-weight yarn, a lightweight option ideal for creating delicate lace and fitted garments. The sample shown uses Classic Elite's Cotton Bamboo, a blend of 52% cotton and 48% bamboo that provides breathability and drape. Yardage requirements range from approximately 780 yards for the Extra Small size to 1,170 yards for the 2X Large size, with 6 to 9 balls of yarn needed depending on size selection.
The pattern requires two circular knitting needles: one 24-inch circular needle in US size 3 (3.25 mm) for working the lace and cable stitches at the correct gauge, and one 24-inch circular needle in US size 5 (3.75 mm) for other sections of the garment. Additionally, one 16-inch circular needle in US size 5 (3.75 mm) is needed for the three-needle bind-off finishing technique. Achieving proper gauge is emphasized as essential to the success of this project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Kristen TenDyke |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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