Caipirinha Tee by Paula Pereira

Craft: Knitting

This pattern is available on Ravelry.  

Paula Pereira’s lightweight tee with lace detailing is perfect for warm weather! Choose a favorite space-dyed color and two semi-solid colors of Alegria for a summery combination.

Sizes

Finished Bust Circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)”

Length: 17½ (17½, 19¼, 19¾, 21¼, 21¼)” at center back

Sweater shown measures 36”.

Yarn

Manos del Uruguay ALEGRIA (75% superwash merino, 25% polyamide; approx. 445 yds/100 g): 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) sks of MC, and 1 sk each of CC1and CC2. Shown in A8001 Orla (MC), A2020 Spirulina (CC1), and A2058 Turmeric (CC2).

Needles & Notions

US 4/3.5mm 16”, 24”, and 32” circular needles and double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

US 3/3.25mm 16” circular needle and double-pointed needles

Stitch marker

Cable needle

Stitch holders

Tapestry needle

Gauge

24 sts and 34 rnds = 4”/10cm in St st using larger needles.

24 sts and 37½ rnds = 4”/10cm in pattern from Yoke chart using larger needles.

Notes

This garment is worked in one piece in from the top down with short rows to raise the back neck. After completing the circular yoke, the stitches are divided for working the lower body and sleeves separately in the round from the underarms down.