A vindauga is ran Old Norse word, meaning “wind’s eye” (vindr wind + auga eye), referring to the ability to see things coming from the outside of your home, while still remaining sheltered inside. Middle English later borrowed from this term, and it became the noun we know today as “window.”
Windows are an essential part of any comfortable home; they allow us to watch our wildlife, follow the weather, and let the light in. This tee is knit seamlessly from the top-down, and follows simple raglan shaping. Follow charts for beginner friendly lace borders on the hem and sleeve edges allow you to let the light in, whenever you wear it.
 
Sizing available to fit up to a 30”- 63” bust with approx. 0-2” of positive ease.
Intended to fit the bust, and fit loosely at the waist, but feel free to experiment with more or less ease!
Sample photos include models with similar measurements, wearing different sizes and lengths.
⭐️ Instructions for both cropped and full-length versions included.
 
SIZING
See pattern photos for detailed schematic and sizing details.
To choose your size, measure your fullest bust circumference and select the closest size. If you are between sizes, go up or down, depending on your preferred ease.
Blonde model is a 37” (94 cm) bust wearing size M full-length, brunette model is a 35”(89 cm) bust wearing XL cropped length
 
⭐️ All of my patterns are #sizeinclusive up to at least a 60” (152 cm) full bust circumference.
Sized to fit bust – 32 (35, 38, 42, 46) {50, 55, 59, 63}” / 76 (86, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147, 157.5} cm
All sizes are color-coded throughout the pattern to make it easy to keep track of exactly where you are!
 
YARN
HiKoo® Popcycle 
(50% bamboo, 50% polyester from recycled plastic bottles)
1 hank equals 100g/305y {3.5oz / 279m}
• Cropped yarn requirements – 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) {4, 4, 5, 5} balls
• Full length yarn requirements – 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) {5, 5, 6, 6} balls
• OR fingering weight / light DK yarn approx.

CROPPED - 750 (800, 850, 900, 915) {1200, 1220, 1480, 1525} yds / 685 (731, 777, 823, 836) {1097, 1115, 1353, 1394} m
FULL LENGTH – 850 (900, 915, 1200, 1220) {1480, 1525, 1790, 1830} yds / 777 (823, 836, 1097, 1115) {1353, 1394, 1636, 1673} m
In pattern photos, Hannah is wearing a full-length size M in Color of the Year (#2020), and Helena is wearing a cropped size XL in Glee (#3006).
 
GAUGE
20 sts & 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette. Approx. 5 x 7 sts per 1” (2.5 cm) after blocking.
 
NEEDLES
SHORTER NEEDLES – US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles
DPNs or addi FlexiFlips for sleeves if not using magic loop. Larger sizes will be able to use a 16” (40 cm) circ for sleeves.
LONGER NEEDLES - US 4 (3.5 mm) 24” (80 cm) circular needles, OR length needed to knit body circumference
 
NOTIONS
Between 21-37 stitch markers depending on size, tapestry needle, scrap yarn or stitch holders, scissors
 
TECHNIQUES
Cast on, knit, purl, yarn over, increasing, decreasing, cable cast-on, lace bind-off
 
I’d love to see your top!
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For pattern support, the designer may be contacted at dear.ingenue.knits@gmail.com