Name: Astro Pop Kit (Acadia)
Brand: The Fibre Co.
SKU: K-AC6625-01
Availability: InStock

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. Acadia comes in a beautiful palette of rich and neutral shades, giving you the perfect opportunity to create a color combination that makes the zig-zag stripes of your Astro Pop tee truly shine! Spun from a luxurious blend of merino wool, baby alpaca, and silk noil, Acadia delivers a rustic elegance with exquisite drape and texture. It’s the ideal choice for knitters who want a sweater that feels just as beautiful as it looks.

Astro Pop kits are also available in Luma and &Make DK.

Yarn:

The Fibre Co. Acadia (60% Merino wool, 20% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 133 m (145 yd) per 50 g hank) in shades Camden (MC) – 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) hanks, Driftwood (CC) – 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) hanks and Aspen (AC) – 1 hank (all sizes).

Colors:

Photographs show the tee with the grey yoke and teal lower body is knit using shades Camden (MC), Driftwood and Aspen (AC).

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) – used on the lower body.
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) – used on the yoke.
Tips for choosing the Contrast Color: Neutrals, light colors, and colors we want closer to our faces work best here.

Color 3 (AC) – used in the zig-zag pattern.
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.

Kit contains:

8–13 hanks of Acadia
Astro Pop Kit (Acadia) does not include the pattern, but it is available externally here.

Needles and notions required:

3.75mm (US 5) 40–100 cm (16–40 in) circular needle
4.5mm (US 7) 60–100 cm (24–40 in) circular needle
3.5mm (US 4) 60–100 cm (24–40 in) circular needle
3.25mm (US 3) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle
3.75mm (US 5) 30 cm (12 in) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
3.25mm (US 3) 30 cm (12 in) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
Stitch markers, including locking and unique
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Darning needle
Blocking pins and mats