With its simple, modern silhouette and double crochet background, this top is a ready canvas for a large intarsia poppy. Try out this unique color-changing technique for a breezy tee that’s perfect for warm spring days.

Difficulty Extreme Focus Required

Finished Size 38 (41, 44, 47, 50)“ bust circumference to fit 34 (37, 40, 43, 46)” bust. Sample shown measures 38”, modeled with 4” ease.

Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light: celadon (MC), 2 skeins; Pendleton red (CC1), 1 skein; el Greco (CC2), 1 skein.

Hook Size D (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle; 7 stitch markers.

Gauge 21 sts and 12 rows = 4” blocked.

Notes The sweater is worked from the bottom up, with front and back worked separately.