Step-by-Step: How to Work Smock Stitches & Cable Cast On! Knit the Divine Pregueado Tee!

Hey, my beautiful friend! I'm so happy you're here with me today because I have a lovely, short-sleeved, warm-weather knit top that you're going to love! With sweet, little details and beautiful smocked stitches, the Pregueado top is a sweater you're going to want to toss on time and time again.
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In this video, I'll show you how easy it is to work the smocked stitches and cable cast on, which are both featured in this design.
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Pregueado comes in sizes XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL). Our beautifully shimmering Ephemeral Fingering yarn is an amazing choice for this scrumptious top. Ephemeral Fingering is a dreamy, 100% plant-based yarn indulgence (69% Peruvian Pima Cotton and 31% Lyocell)! We had this unique, luxurious blend created especially for you, so you won’t find it anywhere else. This yarn is imbued with a divine drape and an irresistible gleam with 548 yds/500 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein.
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The Pregueado sample shown here was made with color Sophia Ephemeral Fingering. The yarn is held double throughout the pattern. You’ll need the following amounts of yarn to knit Pregueado: 1000 (1500, 2000, 2500) (2500, 3000, 3000) (3500, 3500) yds / 915 (1372, 1830, 2286) (2286, 2743, 2743) (3200, 3200) m. If you choose to use a yarn that meets gauge with just a single strand, you will need half of the yardage noted.
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[@TheKnottyBunny]

One of my friends is called Isabel, she reminds me of a pale golden hue that brings joy and comfort into my life!

[@sherylb9670]

My daughter-in-law is named Anabelle. We love her so much. She is strong, smart, independent, but very kind, and caring. If she were a color it would be a dappled forest green that represents the depth of her personality

[@joannmoorebreathtolifecoaching]

The name Isabeau for me infers a delicate nature with a strong undertone. I first heard the name in the movie Ladyhawke decades ago. Isabeau sounds like the shades of a violet, deep and mysterious ranging to light and delicate. Lovely Tee-sweater, adorable highlights! Thanks for sharing. Have a magical day!!

[@mhaen7539]

Beautifully detailed sweater. Grandma was Mary Rose and she loved red. She loved roses, tulips, poinsettia, any flowers that were red.

[@susanmulrooney9194]

Just received my yarn and I can't wait go start knitting! I've brought it with me on vacation.

[@judygrayson7896]

I love all the colors and the yarn looks exquisite not only to look at but to knit with and wear. I have made many of your patterns mostly shawls. Would love to try this sweater and would be so honored to win this yarn to made this. I think it was designed for your fabulous yarn. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win it. Good luck everyone!

[@oldsnowbunny]

I love the names of the yarn colors, as well as how these colors just pull your eyes in. Gorgeous design elements included here too. Awesome pattern! Thank you!

[@pamelaferguson7766]

One of my granddaughter's names is Evelyn. She is spunky and snarky one day, moody another, and kind and thoughtful another. There is mo figuring out what her mood will be day to day, but her laugh....i live to hear her laugh. It brings such joy. And if she were a color, i imagine she would be a silver undertoned lavender. A color that would change in different lights and angles.

[@Crafty3627]

This warm weather has got me thinking of lemonade. Bright, yellow and full of sunshine. Lemonade would be a happy color.

[@Zylophila]

You stole my heart again!!! I must make this top! Every part of it is irresistible! I love that yarn, I still have the left over of that yarn from the Laiken shawl that I gave to my niece, she looked perfect in it. She also looks great in the Creery sweater. I don't have enough left over yarn for the top. I have to finish the Creery sweater, it's number 4! I'll be done today, so I can start on the Kaleidoscope, so I can finish the Rainier shawl and the Chante (sp) shawl. The I have 5 other projects I want to do like the Camarondonte and Crossaster. My niece wants the Crossaster as well. I must get busy!!!🥰 Thank you for making the world beautiful! Love an hugs!!!

[@imueller5497]

My daughter’s name is Emily. I absolutely love the smocking stitch and this sweater shows it off beautifully. Have a wonderful day Chandi.

[@jenniferparker280]

I named my daughter Rowan, after the tree. I’ve always been a forest creature 😊 and love how the light plays on leaves to create different shades of green. Funnily enough, she loves green too, and our favorite version of it is sage green. Her name and that color are permanently intertwined for me now.

[@lhm178]

Love this sweater! Seems so versatile. I have always loved the name Maggie. I named my rescue cat Maggie recently, and she is a grey tortie. She is so gentle, loving, and silly, so the colors would be to match her coat. Grey, cream, bronze, and tan shades. ❤

[@valeriehowden471]

The smock stitch is great. So easy after watching your tutorial. I live between 2 Olives. The colour to match is an easy choice. Many thanks from Canada

[@janetdixon1925]

My mother and her mother were Catherines. Grandma went by Katie and mom went by Kay (hence my middle name 'Kay'). I love Catherine, it's so old fashioned. A soft pink would be my mother and my grandmother. They were like a precious rose. BTW, I made a shawl from that yarn base, it used 4 colors and is beautiful. I love this yarn base and Sophia is my favorite color.

[@staceyasher9005]

My daughter’s name is Sophia! She is in her early-20’s. She is so kind, as well as strong and adventurous. Of course the EFA Ephemeral Fingering with her name is MY favorite! 💕

[@ShelleyMcClellan-n6t]

The colors are amazing and it's so hard to choose. The way you chose the names is very fitting and I really enjoy the yarns I have from you!!!

[@nancyhomen9347]

What a lovely summer pattern and the way the smocking has been done has added a beautiful touch. I have used your Ephemeral Fingering yarn before and it is a dream to work with. A few names I would label yarns are Xena and Zinnia. Thank you for all the beautiful yarns and patterns. It is so helpful that you show us so many instructions to help us along. Nancy🧶

[@barbhall2752]

My granddaughters name is Norah. She is the most warm hearted kind little soul. She gives so much from her heart. Always thinking of others. Her favorite color is a soft pink. 💕

[@arcelicollins3492]

Beautiful design and the rose color is soft in the eyes!! Thank you for charring!!❤❤

[@dburris1440]

Those colors are beautiful! I like beryl gemstones, which are light green. That would be the color and name I would choose if creating a yarn. Chandi, you did a wonderful job naming those colors❤

[@kellyscott4512]

Favorite thing is a sunset where the sky turns shades of dark pink, purple and orange.

[@kimberlyoberhaus5879]

Such a beautiful stitch and so much easier than I had imagined. Can't wait to try it!

[@EvieO1950]

My daughter is Stephanie. All the grands are boys. Beautiful sweater! That detail is so nice!

[@beverlyhess611]

I love the name Annabelle…it just sounds friendly and I think it would be the color of a daisy…it’s such a sweet little happy flower!

[@lucindazelaya365]

Again and again, you come up with another beautiful pattern and gorgeous yarns. You make my Fridays very exciting ❤️🙏🌻

[@aliciamartinez6116]

Hi Chandy! You've already picked two of my favorite names: Sohia and Olivia. Ephemeral reminded me of Emma, my childhood imaginary friend. She was courageous and spirited. She would absolutely be a shade of orange.

[@karenb136]

I’m so excited to get this short sleeve sweater pattern! My daughter’s name is Rebecca and she would probably be a cross between a baby pink pastel and a bright red to reflect her personality. She loves babies and singing. 💕👩‍🍼🎶

[@corablock3736]

I think the butter yellow should be named “Cora.” Only because yellow is my favorite color! Ha. I LOVE all the colors you have!! I’m learning so much from you. Thank you for your videos on knitting.

[@farahtabibi3515]

What a beautiful pattern! Thank you for sharing your patterns with us with no charge for a period of time. The names you picked are all beautiful. Out of those names, Leila is my favorite name and I have too many other favorites, like veeda, Victoria, Roya, Doonya, and many more. These yarns are pure luxury and I am in love❤️❤️❤️

[@bettiehedrick]

This pattern is lovely I Like the smock stitch on it..

[@polly-alidafarrington2409]

Love the shimmer of that yarn. And the simplicity of that smocking stitch! Names, colors. I have two lovely young nieces with lovely old-fashioned names. Eleanor would be forest green, for her love of nature. And Frances a hot pink for her energetic, bubbly personality.

[@claremorley9845]

Beautiful top with lovely accent stitches. Thanks for the tutorial. I love my dog, Santa... her yarn color would be tans and golds 😊❤

[@SandPell123]

I can't get enough of pastel colors. I love them all. I would choose a pale yellow and call it Jasmine.

[@cassandrahammomd1436]

This looks so easy, i can’t wait to make it. And i love the flowered dress you’re wearing.

[@valeriedillon706]

Those colors are gorgeous. We are getting ready to go camping I love being in nature. The colors I think of would be greens, browns and yellows.

[@justella23]

I love how the most beautiful stitches often are much easier to make than they look. I would go for a nice deep forest green called Louise....

[@rhianevans7189]

That is a gorgeous top and this suits you very well. You could pair that jumper with so many things. This would look nice in a buttermilk color Much love and respect from across the one in Ukx

[@brasileiroviajante]

My oldest daughter is Olivia, and she really does match that gold tone! My other daughter is Caroline and she would be a bright yellow! My mother, Deborah, would be a royal purple 😊

[@jamiepattison]

I love the sleeve details! And that Peruvian cotton looks like a soft dream :) My favorite names and colors would be: Giovanni - a warm, sunny yellow; Aurora - a pale dusty rose; Zoe - a deep, almost neon, Egyptian blue; and Jeffrey - a smoky, warm chestnut brown. My family :D

[@hahaegreen]

My oldest daughter is named Harper. Of course, I had to get a couple of those skeins when they were released! I plan to make this too for her in that color

[@ceraray9594]

Thank you for another free pattern, Chandi! One of my favorite girl names is Amara. I imagine a deep purple as her accompanying color.

[@jonellesandel1066]

My daughter’s name is Sofia and she is a green lover so I’d call a deep lovely green her name. 🎉 my other daughter is Josephine (Josie) and she has some spunk so I’d go for a deep, magenta!❤ such beautiful yarns always. Thanks Chandi!

[@teresarichards7389]

My grandmother's name was Eileen (also my middle name) and I associate her name with all pastel colours, as they were her go-to palette when knitting her short sleeved tops which she favoured, very much like this beautiful pattern.❤

[@cherylg5315]

One of my favourite names is Francesca. I see her as a vibrant magenta, reflecting her energy and cheekiness. My mother's name was Irene. I will always see her in her shades of blue, matching her eyes. If I had children, I would want two girls to have these names.

[@hazelwitherspoon2721]

Hazel would be a mix of bright blue, green and purple. Gwen would be a brilliant orange. Patricia would be a soft rose gold. Rebecca would be fiery red. Love the pattern - it has enough fun details to keep your interest. Would love the be gifted the yarn to create this beauty.

[@amandadamour2434]

Sophia would be a lovely lilac color. Love this pattern!😊

[@bonniedurie3050]

Another amazing pattern and video! I especially like the sleeve length. Thank you again! Continued blessings!

[@charlottegalione628]

I've always loved the name Aurora and hope to call my first daughter that one day. Definitely a vibrant purple in honour of the Aurora Borealis 💜💜💜

[@nicolebianco]

This is fun! Some of my favorite names with the colors I associate with them are Alexander (tonal black and brown), Erin (green), Anastasia (peachy pink) and Sophie (brownish orange). Beautiful sweater, and I love the ephemeral fingering for summer.

[@renaweatherspoon6710]

Hi Chandi. Wow such beautiful yarn. One of my favorite names is "Chandi" which always reminds me of cheery colors such as yellow, bright green, cherry or perhaps the colors in spumoni ice cream, my favorite ice cream flavor!

[@debbiepower3844]

Beautiful!! I haven't knit a garment in years but this one is tempting me! One of my favourite men's names is Malachi and it would be a deep emerald green. For a woman's name I'll go with Isobelle and it would be a soft shimmery white

[@krautkopf65]

Awww… my name is represented. Love it! It’s Angelika. ☺️ My Mother-in-laws name Cumi. I’ve never heard it before or since. I would have to say it would be a clay color. Her favorite.

[@millieo.5325]

My granddaughter’s name is Gabriella; I would make a yarn that is an iridescent pastel rainbow as she has a bright personality, & it’s ever changing. Beautiful top; I love the look of the Smock stitch. Thank you Chandi, for another gorgeous pattern and for showing us how to work the stitch…❤

[@niahgonzalez6861]

Thanks for the pattern! I love the name Mercy and the meaning behind it. I think of it as a pale light blue.

[@michelemadonna20]

I collecting angel for years so when my youngest child was born I named her angel ❤ very pretty patern and yarn thank you have a blessed day ❤️ 😊

[@bethanyrutta2377]

Stella would be a darker rose but not quite burgundy. I can’t wait to try making this beautiful tee!!

[@cindyeldridge6399]

One of my favorite girls' names is my granddaughters spelled Karolyne! To me, her colors would be a soft variation of greens with splashes of yellows. She embodies spring to me. ❤

[@CarolinaNorquist]

My goddaughter’s name is Victoria Carolina. She is a strong young adult who just finished her first year of medical school. When I think of her, I think of bright pink and fuchsia. So young and full of energy with an incredible bright future ahead . I learned to knit and crochet when I was a little girl with my grandma next to me. Life has a way of keeping us busy and your beautiful patterns along with your videos has brought back the love for the art again with memories of my childhood and my grandmother. Thank you so much 😊for

[@atrinka1]

An orange would be Claudia, in honor of my dearest daughter! Or a sea blue is Octavia. The dress you’re wearing is so beautiful! Thank you for the chance to win this beautiful yarn!

[@kristendonovan5861]

What a lovely yarn! I love traditional western names like Elizabeth. I would associate the name with the time period and choose a color based on traditional dyes of the time: orange-red or emerald green.

[@jenniferwlasniewski8089]

This top is so beautiful ❤ If I were to dye a skein of yarn to match my daughter Melody's energy it would be a bright teal with hints of goldenrod, lime and amethyst. My son Nolan would be Robin egg blue with hints of orange and red.

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

A beautiful sweater, it would even be lovely with long sleeves in a fall fiber__or gorgeous as a cap-sleeve style in silk. 💖 You got me on the name and color__I have 2 sons and always said if I had a daughter her name would be Kashmira, after a dear friend I used to work with years ago. Her nickname would be Kasha. 💖 So, the yarn name would be Kashmira. As for the color, no contest__a deep blue-red with burgundy shading throughout, with a little ''stellina" for added sparkle! 💖🙌😺

[@kylehammond2619]

This looks so comfy to wear! I love all the efemeral colors 🩷 I guess my favorite girl names would be the names I chose for my daughters Colleen Ann - lovely shades of pink, Edrie Pearl - white and cream, maybe speckled with something bright and spunky, and Rosalinda Sue, sweet shades of dusty purple and pink 🩷

[@tinahairston6383]

Another wearable???!!!!! WHOOP, WHOOP!!! I love it when the designers bring on the clothes!!! Now we need a dress...just saying :) Some of my favorite "not typical" names are Genevieve (greens), Isla (reds/browns/oranges), Reagan (blues), Astrid (purples/pinks/teals) and Sybilla (Moroccan inspired) Thanks, Chandi and Debi!!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

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[@tinahairston6383]

@@ExpressionFiberArts SQUEEEEEEE!!! Thank you so much!! Message has been sent!

[@bethrogers5656]

This was a fun question to answer. I would choose names of goddesses, and the yarns would have multiple tonalities of the same color (like ombré) because each represent energies/concepts that are more complex than just a single monochromatic monotonal color, just like we are. Rhiannon- rose, Kali-blue, Quan Yin - white, Tara - green, Sophia - red, Iris - purple, Vasudhara -yellow. Thank you for the new pattern, tutorial and giveaway!

[@dawnsabo5664]

Hello Chandi! 💖My granddaughter is named Lily so it’s so easy to name any beautiful yarn after her! But I think I would use Lily as either the name of a beautiful, bright magenta color yarn because I have a large Lily plant growing in my backyard with the same bright magenta color! 💖💖💖💖

[@agnesadyana7344]

My daughter’s name is Sari, it’s mean flower or princess and she always love pink color like Sophia. So this lovely yarn will be perfect for this beautiful tee.

[@Jenni.C]

Beautiful top! I will have to make one. I love the names Ariel and Lena. Ariel would be a soft pink to red and Lena would be a steel blue to charcoal. I love your yarn names!

[@kathydavis8330]

Absolutely adore this sweater, will definitely be making it!! My sister's name is Lillian Marilyn and I think a platinum with lavender under tones would be perfect.

[@sallylangendorf8601]

So beautiful ❤. I love the smock stitch. Thank you for the tutorial, I would never have considered this pattern since it looked so complicated ❤️🌼. The yarn really showcases the pattern.

[@tulam1645]

I would love to see yarn of the blue pea flower! I can't wait to find some time after the Christmas project to make this sweater.

[@jenniferredgate6298]

So pretty looks very nice on you😊

[@elizabethbarker5213]

My daughter Rose kathleen just had her first baby girl and named her Grace Elizabeth…what an honour and such a beautiful name.

[@colleenmarceau2639]

Love this sweater! I just learned both of these techniques and find them so easy. For names, I think I would pick my own, Colleen, and it would be a deep shade of green with yellow undertones to denote the Gaelic history of the name. (I am hoping this doesn’t sound arrogant, lol! I just always see green when I think of the name 😊)

[@EstudiodeArte1]

I love this sweater Pregueado! 🤩❤❤ Well, I had three children and their names are Arielle (orange), Brianne (purple) and Theodor (yellow/gold). Today, I'm a grandma and my granddaughter's name is Cecília (rose/pink). So, beautiful names to beautiful colors.

[@gracerocha7042]

I love my daughters' names - Ingrid would be a pastel pink color, and Sophia would be a mint green shade. This is a beautiful top. Thank you for the pattern!

[@marionbowler5440]

My favorite colors are brown and green, i would name them fairy 🧚‍♀️ for green and coco for brown. Beautiful tee. 🍁✨️

[@lynneculbertson4640]

I would love to see the colors of a quiet Prime Evil forest named Serenity. Imagine the cool gorgeous greens, the quiet stillness, and relaxing shadows to just contemplate life's gifts.

[@carolelarochelle2356]

Thank you for all these patterns you show us every time for free for a period of time love thoses color yarns. I would go for a light purple called Zoe like my grand daughter , light salmon color called Ariel like my grand daughter and the last color jeans called Charlotte.

[@sueemmons5658]

I used to have some pink lilies that were a shade darker than yours and I always think of them when I see a lily, so of course, Lily for pink!

[@janetcannon9842]

What an interesting question! I had an aunt and a mother in law named Mae. When I think of them, I see a floral variagated yarn.

[@theastewart6721]

Hi Chandi. Such a beautiful pattern and yarn. The colors are gorgeous. Love the name Sophia. I would add Isabella which I believe you already did and love Kristina, after my daughter, Emma, and Grace after my mom. So many beautiful names to chose from. Also Sadie for one of my granddaughters. Thank you for this lovely pattern. The smock stitch adds such a pretty detail to this top. Happy 4th of July weekend!🌸🌺💗

[@cjkathe]

Similarly, I have ten nieces and nephews and had them each pick out a color that meant "Gramma" to them and knit them into a shawl for my mom, in birth order of her grandkids. :) She's mostly bright colors according to them!

[@marlenejanzen1736]

Gorgeous yarns! I think I’d name my yarn Bliss or Euphoria. That’s the joy it would bring while being worked into a new item.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

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[@nadiab.9831]

The name that comes to my mind is Maeva (pronounced Mah-eh-vah). It's always been a favorite of mine. It has French origins and means 'welcome' in Tahitian. Tahiti evokes beautiful tropical beaches so I think the name would be perfect for a gorgeous turquoise or aqua or even soft teal 🤩

[@jilliancreativearts]

I would name a yarn after my daughter Jessica and it would be yellow ❤. Thanks for the gorgeous sweater pattern!

[@janetjhoun64]

Seafoam, coral, and oyster would be called Ariel. I think that would be lovely color combo for that name. Love the pattern and the color choice!

[@jygood3718]

I have too many beautiful granddaughters to pick one. But I have one kiddo that I call Tinkerbelle. She flits around spreading love and hope where ever she goes. A soft clear powder blue would suit her perfectly.

[@amybettencourt3404]

I love butterflies and dragonflies (and ladybugs, but red isn't my fave color... 🙄) - if they were made into yarns, I'd love to see them in beautiful jewel tones, singly or in combinations. Have a great day. 🐞

[@dawnandhallahavingfun5313]

I really like the shape of this top. I almost named my daughter Bronwyn, I could see it as a mix of reds and browns. I did name her Amorette. I wanted a name that meant loved, it makes me think of shades of pink. Another favorite name is Isabo, I think of pastel greens.

[@LorenMarieP]

My daughters all have names starting with A. Adella would be a soft pink, Agnes would be a fiery topaz, and Alaria would be autumn orange. (I love the ephemeral collection - I’ve used it for a shawl and it has such a great feel!)

[@writeonwoman]

This is lovely❤ I love the name Violet - my granddaughter whom I have spent many happy hours and days with. The color of a yarn by this name would be a very light lilac violet color.

[@Lovelife10934]

I’m so excited to do this! I have been knitting for two year now and wanted to do move into clothing! So this is just a great pattern to do! Thank you!!❤❤️❤️❤️ If I could do yearn I would want to do it base off a peacock because of it’s beautiful colors

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Wonderful! 💖

[@barbaramartin6837]

I have always loved the name Bethany, and I see the color to go with that as an old rose pink shade.

[@GoforthandKnit]

My Grandmother's name was Kathleen, she was an amazing lady. Raised three daughters made their clothes, she could sew a suit that looked like CoCO Chanel or a jumpsuit fit for Studio 54. She was a wonderful painter and gardener, and everyday put together from head to toe! Nails and lipstick were deep bright red (her favorite color) she always had a scarf tied around her neck. If her name were a color it would definitely be a bold red like a 1950's glam actress....

[@CMeyer-ut3dd]

Sunny, a beautiful yellow

[@marjoriebahm9239]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks.

[@Jeanette0316]

Absolutely gorgeous tee❤. My best friends name is Edith (Edie). A yarn namesake for her would need to certainly be beautiful to match her soul. Maybe a pale pink or even a light blue.

[@lindalewis9829]

WOW, beautiful pattern, the smock stitch really gives this garment that extra touch!❤ Yarn names: Jacque, a smokey teal and Malorie, a yarn in several different shades of a moss green.