Haze Off-Shoulder Top - Knitting Pattern for Women in Tahki Yarns Ripple

Haze Off-Shoulder Top – Knitting Pattern for Women by Irina Poludnenko in Tahki Yarns Ripple

The Haze Off-Shoulder Top is a stylish women's knitting pattern designed by Irina Poludnenko and published by Tahki Stacy Charles Inc. in 2018. This flattering off-shoulder silhouette is worked in Tahki Yarns Ripple, a 100% mercerized cotton yarn, making it an ideal warm-weather or transitional-season garment. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an accessible project for knitters who are just moving beyond the basics.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a women's off-shoulder top, designed to sit elegantly off the shoulders for a relaxed yet polished look. It is knitted in six sizes — Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2X, and 3X — with finished bust measurements ranging from 39½" (100.5 cm) to 54½" (138.5 cm) and lengths ranging from 20¾" (52.5 cm) to 27" (68.5 cm). The generous size range makes this pattern inclusive and versatile for a wide range of body types.

Construction Techniques

The Haze Off-Shoulder Top is constructed using the following techniques:

• Bottom-up construction: The garment is worked from the lower edge upward, which allows knitters to easily adjust length before reaching the shaping sections.
• Worked flat: Pieces are knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round, which is a familiar and approachable method for beginner and intermediate knitters alike.
• Seamed finishing: The individual flat-knitted pieces are joined together with seams, giving the finished top a structured, garment-quality finish. Seaming also reinforces the fabric, which is particularly beneficial in cotton knits that benefit from added stability.
• Neckband finishing: A circular needle is used specifically for picking up and working the neckband, creating a smooth and even off-shoulder edge.
• Crochet finishing: A crochet hook size D-3 (3.25mm) is included in the materials, indicating that a crochet edge or finishing detail is incorporated into the design.

Stitches Used

The pattern makes use of a combination of classic knitting stitches that contribute to the top's texture and drape:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary body stitch, creating a smooth, classic fabric with excellent drape — particularly well-suited to the mercerized cotton yarn used in this design.
• Seed Stitch: Used as a textural contrast element within the pattern. Seed stitch alternates knit and purl stitches in a checkerboard arrangement, producing a slightly raised, pebbly texture that lies flat without curling — ideal for borders and design details.

The combination of these two stitches adds visual interest and structural variety to what might otherwise be a straightforward beginner project, giving the finished top a refined, designer look.

Gauge

Multiple gauges are specified in the pattern, reflecting the use of different needle sizes across different sections of the garment:

• 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch using size 3 (3.25mm) needles
• Additional gauge sections are worked in Seed Stitch using progressively larger needles, including size 7 (3.75mm) and others up to size 10½ (6.5mm)

The use of multiple needle sizes throughout the pattern is a deliberate design choice, likely creating graduated tension changes that contribute to the top's distinctive drape and off-shoulder shaping. Knitters are encouraged to swatch carefully with each needle size to achieve the correct gauge in each section.

Materials and Yarn

The pattern is specifically designed for Tahki Yarns Ripple, a 100% mercerized cotton yarn. Each ball weighs