The fluttery lace hem of this adorable cropped tee is inspired by the wings of swallowtail butterflies. It’s a great way to show off lace-knitting skills while still having an easy-to-style tee with this striking detail.

Pattern is worked bottom up, with gentle A-line decreases towards the full chest, then split for front and back. The shoulders are finished with German Short Rows and a 3-Needle Bind Off, then the neckline and armhole cuffs are picked up and worked.

Choose a size based on the upper chest measurement of intended wearer. If full bust falls within 7–12” positive ease compared to the actual bust measurement, this is the correct size. If full bust measurement has 6” or less in positive ease, a full bust adjustment or sizing up might be helpful.

Sample is 41.75”; model is 32”