Bobble Tee by Sarah-Ann Larouche

Bobble Tee

Knitting
June 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
689 - 1490 yards (630 - 1362 m)
1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8) 9
English
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I enjoy exploring new ways to create a simple design, as well as rethinking classic constructions such as the circular yoke.
The Bobble Tee is a prime example. This t-shirt is constructed from the top down, starting with the collar and followed by short rows. Then, a few increase rounds are evenly spread throughout the yoke. The body and sleeves are then worked separately.
Round yoke construction is often favored because of its almost invisible increases. This is the aspect I wanted to rethink. Instead of hiding them, the yarn over increases are clearly visible!
A few bobble rounds complete this design and add a touch of whimsy.

Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8) 9
Finished circumference:
75 (83, 95, 103) 115 (124, 134, 146) 156 cm / 29.5 (33, 37.5, 41) 45 (49, 52.5, 57.5) 61.5 in
The top is designed with no ease.

Yarn:
2 (2, 2, 3) 3 (3, 3, 4) 4 skeins of Cotton Sox by Cascade Yarns, 89% Cotton, 11% Nylon, 396 m / 433 yds to 100g, colorway 18 Ecru.

Or 159 (176, 200, 227) 253 (274, 290, 316) 344 g
630 (697, 792, 899) 1002 (1085, 1148, 1251) 1362 m / 688 (762, 866, 983) 1095 (1186, 1256, 1368) 1490 yds of fingering weight yarn.

Needles:
Ribbing needles: 2.75 mm / US 2 (Cable length: 80 cm / 32 in and 23 cm / 9 in.)
Main needles: 3.5 mm / US 4 (Cable length: 80 cm / 32 in and 23 cm / 9 in.)
(Adjust cable length to suit knitted circumference.)

Gauge:
24 sts and 38 rnds to 10 cm / 4 in in stockinette stitch using main needles.

Notions:
Tapestry needle to weave in ends, 1 unique marker (BORM), scrap yarn or spare cable to put stitches on hold.

Techniques:
Long Tail Tubular cast on, Tubular bind off, Eyelet, Backwards loop cast on, Wrap & Turn, Knit, Purl, Bobble, Kitchener stitch.