Inspired by trendy street wear, this sweater features a lacy mesh stitch and a fun split sleeve for effortless style. Like the colors of the ocean far away from shore, the tee’s darker shade of blue has a subtly electric vibe, perfect for an afternoon out of the office.
Skill Level: Easy
Size: Finished Bust Size 37 (41, 46, 50, 55)” to fit bust 34 (38, 43, 47, 52)”
3” positive ease recommended
Shown in size 37”
Gauge: 4 V-sts = 3”; 8 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stitch Pattern after blocking
Materials
Yarn:
Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted (100% Merino Wool; 210 yards [192 meters]/100 grams): MM098 Tuareg, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins
Hooks: US size J/10 (6.0 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle
Abbreviations
V-st: dc, ch 1, dc in same st or space
Pattern
Back
Ch 79 (88, 97, 106, 115).
Row 1: Dc in 5th ch from hook, (ch 1, dc) in same ch, *sk 2 ch, V-st in next ch; rep from * to last 2 ch, sk next ch, dc in last ch, turn – 25 (28, 31, 34, 37) V-sts.
Row 2: Ch 3, sk first dc, *V-st in next ch-1 sp; rep from * across row, ending with dc in top of t-ch, turn.
Rep Row 2 until piece meas 12” from beginning.
Shape Sleeves
Row 1: Ch 3, V-st in first dc, V-st in ch-1 sp, V-st in last dc, turn – 27 (30, 33, 36, 39) V-sts.
Row 2: Rep Row 1 – 29 (32, 35, 38, 41) V-sts.
Row 3: Rep Row 1 – 31 (34, 37, 40, 43) V-sts.
Row 4: Rep Row 1 – 33 (36, 39, 42, 45) V-sts.
Row 5: Ch 19, dc in 5th ch from hook, (ch 1, dc) in same ch, *sk 2 ch, V-st in next ch; rep from * across to last 2 ch, sk last 2 ch, V-st in each V-st, turn – 38 (41, 44, 47, 50) V-sts.
Row 6: Rep Row 5 – 43 (46, 49, 52, 55) V-sts.
Row 7: Ch 3, sk first dc, *V-st in next ch-1 sp; rep from * across, ending with dc in top of t-ch, turn.
Rep Row 7 until piece meas 7 (7, 8, 8, 9)” from Sleeve Row 5.
Fasten off.
Front
Work same as Back.
Finishing
Block Front and Back.
Sew Front to Back at shoulders in 1½” seams using schematic as guide.
Sew underarm and side seams.
Sleeve Edge
With RS facing, join yarn at Sleeve edge at bottom seam.
Ch 1, sc evenly around Sleeve Edge. Fasten off.
Rep for second sleeve.
Hem
With RS facing, join yarn at side seam.
Rnd 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), dc in same st, V-st in each ch-2 sp, join to 3rd ch of t-ch with sl st.
Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch-1), dc in same ch-1 sp, V-st in each ch-1 sp, join to 3rd ch of t-ch with sl st.
Rnd 3: Rep Rnd 2.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc evenly around.
Fasten off.
Weave in all ends. 
hello!
Im at a loss for the sleeves. I see the chain 19 but don’t know where it hooks into.
Any thoughts for the completion of the sleeves
Can you please give me the measurements of the bottom of the tee. Thank you
Hi Melinda! I believe the schematic will help: https://www.ilikecrochet.com/wp-content/uploads/Deep-Waters-Tee-Schematic.png
– Nicola, Editor
Substition for yarn as I am allergic to wool
Thanks so much!
Hi Jeanne! I recommend YarnSub for all substitution needs: https://yarnsub.com/yarns/malabrigo_yarn/worsted
You can uncheck the Animal Fibers check box to avoid results with wool. Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
Are there revisions to Emmy tied sleeve tee version
Hello Lori! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Do you have a video for this t shirt pattern?
Hi Maxine! I do not believe that there is a video for this particular pattern, but let m eknow if you have any specific questions and I can reach out to the designer for assistance. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Is there a video tutorial?
Not at this time, but we will make a note to consider it for the future! – Nicola, Editor