Hoa Sen Tee

The white lotus, or hoa sen, is an iconic symbolic element in Vietnamese culture, representing purity, loyalty, optimism, and enlightenment. Hoa Sen Tee is a nod to my heritage, with bold lotus motifs worked in lace around the yoke. Lace ribs bring an architectural sensibility, framing the neck and face with striking lines, while an I-cord cast-on provides a simple, elegant piping detail at the collar. Worked from the top down in the round, the yoke depth, body length, and sleeve length are easily adjustable. The sport/light DK weight makes it a fast knit that is still cool enough for warm summer days.

Pattern has been tech edited and tested. Lace is charted only.

Finished Measurements: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76)” / [80 (90, 100, 110, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160, 170, 180, 190) cm] bust circumference
To be worn with 2”-4”/5-10 cm positive ease. Sample is 40”/100 cm] on a 38”/95 cm bust.

Yarn: O-Wool O-Wash Sport (sport, 100% machine-washable certified organic merino; 304 yd / 278 m per 3.5 oz / 100g) Oyster Mushroom, 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins

Needles: One 32” circular needle, US 2 (2.75 mm) 2 dpns, US 3 (3.25 mm One 24” circular needle, US 3 (3.25 mm) One 32” circular needle, US 4 (3.75 mm)
Or sizes needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Stitch markers
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Tapestry needle
Blocking mats
Rustproof pins

Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in st st
22 sts and 32 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Lace Rib patt
28 rows of 4-st I-cord = 4”