Inspired by the “cold shoulder” tees that are still so popular, this stylish shirt features kimono sleeves with a tie accent at the hem and an open stitch pattern. Enjoy a twist on another classic pattern: the Deep Waters Tee.

View the original pattern here:
https://www.ilikecrochet.com/magazine/crochet-top-patterns/deep-waters-tee/

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 Merino Worsted (100% Merino Wool; 210 yards [192 meters]/100 grams): 037 Lettuce  (5 (5, 6, 6, 7) balls)

Hook: US size J/10 (6.0 mm)

Notions: Tapestry needle

Special Stitches:  

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.

Tie

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip first dc, dc in next 3 sts; turn – 4 dc.

Rows 2-11: Work even in dc.

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.

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.

Finishing

Weave in all ends.

Tie sleeve edges together.