String Delilah Tee Jumper Knitting Pattern

String Delilah Tee

What is Being Made

The Delilah Tee is a knitted short-sleeved pullover sweater designed by Lidia Karabinech. This garment is crafted as a fitted tee with a V-neckline and is available in four sizes: S, M, L, and XL. The finished bust measurements range from 33½ inches (85cm) for size S to 51½ inches (131cm) for size XL, with corresponding lengths between 22¾ and 24¼ inches (58–61.5cm). The sample shown is knitted in size M.

Techniques Used

The Delilah Tee is worked flat on straight needles, meaning it is constructed in flat panels rather than in the round. The garment is seamed together after individual pieces are completed. A lace pattern forms the primary fabric texture throughout the body of the sweater, creating an elegant, openwork design. The V-neckline is reinforced with seed stitch at the neck edges to provide structure and definition. The pattern also employs grafting as a special finishing technique to seamlessly join shoulder stitches, creating a smooth, professional closure at the shoulders.

Stitches Used

The construction relies on fundamental knitting decreases and stitch manipulations. K2tog (knit 2 together) is used to decrease stitches by knitting two stitches together through their front loops. Ssk (slip, slip, knit) involves slipping two stitches knitwise individually to the right-hand needle, returning them to the left-hand needle in turned position, and knitting them together through the back loops—this creates a left-leaning decrease. The lace pattern repeat is worked over 2 rows and maintains a gauge of 19 stitches and 26 rows over 4 inches (10cm). Seed stitch appears at the V-neckline, alternating knit and purl stitches to create texture and stability in this critical shaping area.

Materials

The Delilah Tee is knitted using String BLOSSOM yarn, a luxurious blend of 50% cashmere and 50% silk. The yardage requirements vary by size: 5 balls for size S, 6 balls for size M, 7 balls for size L, and 8 balls for size XL. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and provides 177 yards (162 meters) of yarn. The sample is worked in color #309962 deep rose. Knitting is performed on US 5 (3.75mm) needles, though the pattern recommends checking gauge and adjusting needle size as needed to achieve the correct tension. Additional materials include stitch holders, stitch markers, and a yarn needle for seaming and grafting.