Poppy Tee with Double strands of Sesia Oliver Kit

Knit the elegant Poppy Tee with a beautifully structured yoke and polished finish. This complete kit includes everything you need except needles — luxurious Sesia Oliver Suri Alpaca laceweight yarn (held double throughout) plus the Petite Knit Poppy Tee pattern with nine size options.

Why You'll Love This Kit:

• Complete kit: Includes Petite Knit Poppy Tee pattern + Sesia Oliver Suri Alpaca laceweight (your choice of colour)
• Luxurious Suri alpaca blend: 70% Suri alpaca, 30% polyamide — ultra-soft with beautiful halo
• Held double throughout: Two strands worked together create perfect fingering weight gauge
• Structured yoke design: Worked from the top down with beautifully shaped shoulders
• Polished finish: Folded neckline with built-in double knitting for a clean edge
• Nine sizes included: XS to 5XL with approx. 5cm positive ease
• Lightweight warmth: Perfect for elegant layering pieces
• Needles required (not included): 3.5mm and 3mm circular needles, DPNs or Magic Loop
• Locally stocked: Ships fast from Rangiora, NZ

How to Hold the Yarn Double:

This kit includes an even number of balls so you can easily pair them up. Simply work with two strands held together throughout the entire project — pull one strand from each ball and knit them as one. This creates the perfect gauge for the Poppy Tee pattern.

Which Kit Size Do You Need?

Choose your kit based on the size you want to knit. The Poppy Tee is designed with approximately 5cm of positive ease. If in doubt, size up — you'll have yarn left over for another project.

Kit Option	For These Sizes	Designed to Fit Bust	Yarn Included
6 Ball Kit	Size XS, S, or M	80-85cm (XS) 85-90cm (S) 90-95cm (M)	6 x 50g balls (2550m total)
8 Ball Kit	Size L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, or 5XL	95-100cm (L) 100-110cm (XL) 110-120cm (2XL) 120-130cm (3XL) 130-140cm (4XL) 140-150cm (5XL)	8 x 50g balls (3400m total)

Full Size Chart:

Size	Designed to Fit Bust	Finished Bust	Length
XS	80-85cm	90cm	52cm
S	85-90cm	96cm	54cm
M	90-95cm	101cm	56cm
L	95-100cm	106cm	58cm
XL	100-110cm	115cm	59cm
2XL	110-120cm	125cm	60cm
3XL	120-130cm	136cm	63cm
4XL	130-140cm	146cm	66cm
5XL	140-150cm	155cm	70cm

The Poppy Tee features a beautifully structured yoke worked from the top down. The upper back yoke is worked with increases, then shoulders are shaped from stitches picked up along the slanted edges. The body is worked in the round, and sleeves are worked using either double-pointed needles or the Magic Loop technique. The folded neckline with built-in double knitting creates a clean, polished edge.

What's Included:

• 1 x Petite Knit Poppy Tee pattern (printed)
• 6 or 8 x 50g balls Sesia Oliver Suri Alpaca laceweight (depending on kit option selected)

You'll Also Need (not included):

• 3.5mm circular needles (60, 80, or 100cm)
• 3mm circular needles (40, 80, or 100cm)
• Double-pointed needles in both sizes (or Magic Loop)

Yarn Details:

• 70% Suri alpaca, 30% GRS-certified polyamide
• 50g ball = 425 metres
• Laceweight (2-ply) — held double throughout
• Ultra-soft with beautiful alpaca halo
• Lightweight warmth without weight

Gauge:
23 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10cm in stocking stitch on 3.5mm needles (with yarn held double), after washing and blocking
(Swatching is essential — wash and block your swatch before measuring.)

Skill Level: ★★★★☆ Intermediate — includes detailed yoke shaping and finishing techniques

Care: Mild handwash in cool water, lay flat to dry in shade to preserve the beautiful alpaca halo and softness.