Hexy

>**Want more designs like this? ** <br/> >I have a newsletter where I announce new designs & classes, share notes on patternmaking & art, and reflect on fat politics & queer community. ❤︎₊ ⊹ > >*You'll also get a discount code as a thank you for subscribing.* ◡̈ > > ⊹ [Subscribe to my newsletter][1] ⟡ [Follow me on Instagram @jaqcieslak][2] ⊹ <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>DESCRIPTION</big></big> Did you know knitting could be this hot??? This all-over mesh top is ready for whatever heat your summer brings — dance parties in the sun, cute picnic dates at the park, late night revelries during pride month. Wear it on its own, layered over a tank or a binder (or a swimsuit!), or layered under a strappy sundress or a pair of overalls. The design features top-down, seamless construction, and the pattern includes instructions for sleeveless, short sleeve, and full sleeve versions, optional thumbholes, common fit adjustments, and 6 original video tutorials to be sure you get all the details just right! → [Click here to download a free PDF with all the pattern details][3], including sizing information, yarn requirements, gauge and needles, and a full schematic. <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>SIZING</big></big> **SIZED TO FIT UPPER CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE:** **In inches:** (30, 34, 38) \[42, 46, 50\] {54, 58, 62} **In centimeters:** (75, 85, 95) \[105, 115, 125\] {135, 145, 155} Select the size with the measurements that match your own as closely as possible. → To see how Hexy looks across the size range with varying amounts of ease, [check out the test knitting roundup here][4]. <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS</big></big> **Gauge:** 16 sts and 16 rows over 4”/10cm in hex mesh *Gauge is extremely difficult to measure in hex mesh because the fabric is so stretchy. I have written out detailed instructions with an accompanying video tutorial to help you understand how to work the mesh pattern and check your gauge.* **Recommended needles:** Main needles: US 8 (5.0mm) circular needles (more details about recommended cord length provided in pattern) Smaller needles: US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles (more details about recommended cord lengths provided in pattern) **Notions:** scrap yarn (for provisional cast on), stitch markers, darning needle <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>YARN</big></big> This pattern was designed in the Wandering Flock Cotton Lino, a sport weight 35% Organic Cotton/30% Mulberry Silk/20% Linen/15% Alpaca yarn. This sweet summer yarn has some structure and in-elasticity from the plant fibers but a beautiful sheen and drape from the Alpaca and silk. The unique fiber blend makes Cotton Lino well-suited for projects from fingering through DK weight ­— which, similarly, the mesh stitch in this pattern means that it can be successfully knit in fingering through DK weights, so long as you adjust your needle sizes to get gauge! **YARN REQUIREMENTS:** **Full length sleeves:** (400, 450, 510) [560, 610, 660] {725, 785, 850} yards / *(365, 410, 465) [510, 560, 605] {665, 720, 775} meters* **Short sleeves:** (365, 410, 465) [510, 560, 605] {665, 720, 775} yards / *(330, 370, 420) [460, 505, 545] {600, 650, 700} meters* **Sleeveless**: (320, 360, 408) [448, 488, 528] {580, 628, 680} yards / *(295, 330, 375) [410, 445, 485] {530, 575, 620} meters* <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>VIDEO TUTORIALS</big></big> This pattern includes 6 original video tutorials to help you get all the details just right! If you want to preview them before purchasing the pattern, here they are: * [Hex mesh gauge swatch tutorial][5] * [Provisional crochet cast on][6] * [Picking up stitches for sleeves and neck][7] * [I-cord setup tutorial][8] * [I-cord join tutorial][9] * [Tubular bind off in the round][10] <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>SHARING</big></big> See pictures of other Hexy tops and share pictures of your own progress on Instagram with the hashtag [#KnitHexy][11]. Be sure to tag [@jaqcieslak][12] too! <hr> *All of my garment patterns are #sizeinclusive to fit up to at least a 60"/150cm full chest circumference.* [1]: https://www.jaqcieslak.com/newsletter [2]: https://www.instagram.com/jaqcieslak/ [3]: https://jaqcieslak.com/preview/T3lU1 [4]: https://studio.jaqcieslak.com/hexy/ [5]: https://youtu.be/4yuBf-8qybM [6]: https://youtu.be/OwsVMGHHiMo [7]: https://youtu.be/QWE-eop57Ww [8]: https://youtu.be/gMQlxJ3gtro [9]: https://youtu.be/uw0cgFhNC7M [10]: https://youtu.be/uw0cgFhNC7M [11]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/knithexy/ [12]: https://www.instagram.com/jaqcieslak/