purple moon by Isabell Kraemer

purple moon

Knitting
June 2026
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
772 - 1426 yards (706 - 1304 m)
1 - 9 (see notes for detailed size information)
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Purple moon is worked seamlessly in rounds from the top down. First some short rows are worked to shape the neckline. Raglan increases are then worked to the final yoke depth, where sleeve stitches are put on hold. From this point the body is worked in rounds down to the ribbing. Then sleeve stitches are picked up again to work the sleeves in rounds top down to the cuffs. No finishing required.

Two different yarn qualities are used for the stripes. Go with similar colors (as shown) or opt for a high contrast … possibilities are endless.

Using a lace weight kid silk mohair blend in combination with the heavy fingering weight linen merino blend results in “airy” and “see through” stripes, making this tee a wonderful garment for spring and late summer.

Yarn
Yarn A: SKYDANCE FIBERS Nova [420 yds (384 m)/100g] 45% Merino, 30% Alpaca, 15% Linen, 10% Silk; shown in color 22 Juke Box Dive

approximately
438 (445, 487, 547, 605)(652, 664, 727, 820) yds
400 (407, 445, 500, 553)(596, 607, 664, 749) m

Yarn B: DROPS Kid Silk [230 yds (210 m)/25g]
75% mohair 25% silk; shown in color 16 dark purple

approximately
334 (377, 400, 416, 443)(463, 528, 582, 606) yds
305 (345, 365, 380, 405)(423, 482, 532, 554) m

Using one yarn/color only, you will need approximately
772 (822, 887, 963, 1048)(1115, 1192, 1309, 1426) yds
705 (752, 810, 880, 958)(1019, 1089, 1196, 1303) m

Needles
US 3 (3.25 mm) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for neck CO, body ribbing and sleeve ribbing.
US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for yoke, body and sleeves.
needle sizes are suggestions - please make a gauge swatch to determine the needle size needed to get gauge

Gauge
Yarn A:
23 sts x 35 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking

Yarn B:
23 sts x 36 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
finished bust circumference:
39 (41.75, 44.5, 48, 50.75)(53.5, 57, 60.5, 64)”
97.5 (104.5, 111, 120, 127)(134, 142.5, 151.5, 160) cm
Suggested ease: 2 - 6” (5 - 15 cm)

Materials
Stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, row counter (optional – recommended), tapestry needle, blocking tools.