Tahki Yarns Haze Off-Shoulder Top Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Haze Off-Shoulder Top

What Is Being Made

The Haze Off-Shoulder Top is a knitted women's sweater designed by Irina Poludnenko. This garment features a flattering off-shoulder neckline and is available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 39½ inches to 54½ inches and lengths from 20¾ inches to 27 inches. The design is beginner-friendly, making it an excellent project for knitters new to garment construction.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs a bottom-up construction method, meaning the sweater is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the neckline. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and pieces are subsequently seamed together to create the finished garment. The neckband is worked in the round using a circular needle after the main body pieces are complete. This traditional approach provides excellent control over fit and shaping throughout the project.

Stitches Used

The Haze Off-Shoulder Top incorporates two primary knitting stitches:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – The main stitch used for the body of the sweater. Stockinette stitch is created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, producing the classic smooth, V-textured fabric that is ideal for fitted garments.
• Seed Stitch (Seed st) – Used as a textured element throughout the pattern. Seed stitch is created by alternating knit and purl stitches within rows and between rows, producing a bumpy, textured surface that adds visual interest and prevents curling at edges.

The pattern also includes decreases (K2tog: knit 2 together) used for shaping the raglan armholes, which create the characteristic sloped shoulder line of this design.

Materials and Specifications

The Haze Off-Shoulder Top is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns RIPPLE, a 100% mercerized cotton yarn. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 8 balls for the Small size to 14 balls for the 3X size. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces and provides 142 yards of yarn. The recommended color is #36 light denim, a versatile shade suitable for warm-weather wear.

The pattern requires five pairs of straight needles in graduated sizes: US size 3 (3.25mm), US size 5 (3.75mm), US size 7 (4.5mm), US size 9 (5.5mm), and US size 10½ (6.5mm). Additionally, a US size 3 (3.25mm) circular needle measuring 24 inches long is needed for the neckband. A size D-3 (3.25mm) crochet hook is also included in the materials list. Standard notions include stitch holders, a stitch marker, and a yarn needle for finishing.

Gauge Information

Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The pattern specifies multiple gauges depending on stitch type and needle size:

• 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch with size 3 needles
• 19 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in Seed Stitch with size 5 needles
• 17 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in Seed Stitch with size 7 needles
• 14½ stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches in Seed Stitch with size 9 needles
• 14 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches in Seed Stitch with size 10½ needles

The pattern emphasizes the importance of checking gauge before beginning, as accurate gauge ensures the garment will fit as designed.

Construction Details

The sweater is constructed in separate pieces that are later seamed together. After the main body sections are knitted to the appropriate length (ranging from 17 to 18 inches depending on size), raglan shaping begins. This involves binding off stitches at the beginning of two rows to create the armhole depth, followed by decreasing one stitch at each end