Astro Pop Kit (&Make DK)

Description

Astro Pop by Marie Greene is a lightweight, short-sleeve tee featuring a striking zig-zag striped yoke and delicate lace details along the sides of the body. Worked seamlessly from the top down, it begins with short row shaping at the back neck for a comfortable fit, then flows into an engaging yoke pattern using a larger needle to preserve gauge across textures. The body is knit in the round after the sleeve separation, keeping the process smooth and satisfying, with the sleeves picked up and finished last. This modern take on a vintage classic is designed with both flair and wearability in mind, effortlessly slotting into a handmade wardrobe—ideal for layering or wearing solo on warmer days.

The Fibre Co. &Make DK is a smooth, round yarn with excellent stitch definition that makes Astro Pop's zig-zag stripes and lace sing. Made from an airy blend of Peruvian Highland wool, alpaca, and linen, it's soft hand and gentle bounce lend just the right amount of structure to the tee, giving it beautiful drape without clinging. The natural fibers create a breathable fabric that’s ideal for layering, making it the perfect year-round companion.

Astro Pop kits are also available in Luma and Acadia.

Join designer Marie Greene for her 9th Annual 4-Day Knitalong: the Astro Pop Tee! To learn more, register for the free Zoom chat with Marie on June 4 at 9pm BST, where she will share all of the details. Preorder the Astro Pop pattern from Marie's website and it will arrive to your pattern library on July 4, 2025 (when the knitalong begins). Order your Astro Pop Kit now so your yarn arrives in time for the July 4th KAL kickoff!

Yarn:

The Fibre Co. &Make DK (55% Highland wool, 35% alpaca, 10% linen, 125 m (137 yd) per 50 g ball) in shades Hyper Blue (MC) – 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls, Potion (CC) – 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls and Careless Whisper (AC) – 1 ball (all sizes).

Colors:

To help choose your kit colors, select color 1 for the Main Color (MC), color 2 for the Contrast Color (CC), and color 3 for the Accent Color (AC). These colors are used as follows:

Color 1 (MC):
The darker blue color on the lower body, shown in shade 'Hyper Blue'.
Tips for choosing the Main Color: Darker shades work well here, since they’re lower on the body and often create a flattering silhouette. But “darker” doesn’t have to mean boring. Think BOLD, FUN colors that you might love, but may not necessarily want next to their faces.

Color 2 (CC):
The lighter blue color on the yoke, shown in shade 'Potion'.
Tips for choosing the Contrast Color: Neutrals, light colors, and colors we want closer to our faces work best here.

Color 3 (AC):
The white color in the zig-zag pattern, shown in shade 'Careless Whisper'.
Tips for the Accent Color: This color should stand out from the other two and will be used on the zig-zag pattern on the yoke.

Sizes and measurements:

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Sizes 1–9 are equivalent to sizes S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)
Finished chest circumference: 92.25 (100.75, 113, 122.5, 129.5, 146, 152.25, 168.75, 177.5) cm [36.75 (40.25, 45.25, 49, 51.75, 58.5, 60.75, 67.5, 71) in]
Finished body length: 29.25 (30.5, 31.75, 34.25, 34.25, 36.75, 36.75, 39.25, 42) cm [11.5 (12, 12.5, 13.5, 13.5, 14.5, 14.5, 15.5, 16.5) in]

Recommended ease:

Designed with 5–10 cm (2–4 in) of positive ease at chest circumference.