tee | 23 pattern by Deborah Doherty

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Why You’ll Love Tee | 23

The Tee | 23 by Deborah Doherty is a beautifully textured knit tee that combines a relaxed boxy silhouette with elegant stitch details. Designed for everyday wear, this lightweight garment features Grass Stitch texture throughout the body and a delicate Water Lily lace pattern at the hem, creating a sophisticated balance between simplicity and visual interest.

The combination of textured stitches and refined lace makes this tee a versatile wardrobe staple. Whether knit in luxurious mYak Baby Yak Silk for graceful drape and sheen or in mYak Kupa for a cooler, crisper fabric, the finished garment offers exceptional style and comfort.

Perfect for transitional seasons and layering, Tee | 23 is a timeless project that showcases texture, fit, and elegant finishing techniques.

Pattern Highlights

Designer: Deborah Doherty

Craft: Knitting

Category: Tops → Tee

Published: May 2023

Skill Level: 3 of 5

Construction:

Bottom-up construction
Worked in the round
Front and back divided at armholes
Set-in sleeves
Collar picked up and worked in the round
Tubular bind-off finish

Pattern Features:

Grass Stitch texture
Water Lily lace hem
Ribbed details
Modified drop sleeve styling
Charted lace instructions
Textured fabric
Adult sizing

Languages: English

Materials & Yarn

Suggested Yarns:

mYak Baby Yak Silk
mYak Kupa Baby Yak Organic Cotton

Yarn Weight:

Light Fingering

Yarn Requirement:

9 (10, 11, 12, 14) (15, 16, 17, 18) skeins

Yardage:

1100–2280 yards (1006–2085 meters)

Sample Colors:

mYak Baby Yak Silk – Turchese
mYak Kupa Collection – Samana

Needles & Notions

Needle A (Gauge Needle):

US 3 (3.25 mm)

Needle B (Collar and Cuffs):

US 2 (2.75 mm)

Additional Supplies:

Tapestry needle
Cable needle
Stitch markers
Waste yarn or stitch holder

Gauge

26 stitches and 34 rows = 10 cm (4 inches)

Pattern Stitch:

Grass Stitch

Gauge measured after blocking.

Sizes Available

Sizes:

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9]

Finished Chest Measurements:

44¼ (48, 51¾, 55¼, 59) (62¾, 66½, 70, 73¾) inches

112.5 (122, 131, 140.5, 150) (159.5, 169, 178, 187.5) cm

Fit:

Samples shown with approximately 12 inches (30 cm) of positive ease.

Construction Details

Tee | 23 begins at the hem and is worked in the round using a rib stitch pattern. The ribbing continues seamlessly into the Water Lily lace section, creating a cohesive and elegant design.

Once the lace chart is completed, the garment transitions into Grass Stitch texture for the remainder of the body. At the armholes, the front and back are separated and worked individually.

The sleeves are worked in the round using the same Grass Stitch pattern and are set into the armholes after the shoulders have been seamed. The neckline is finished by picking up stitches and working the collar in the round before completing the garment with a polished tubular bind-off.

Fit & Styling

The relaxed boxy silhouette makes Tee | 23 easy to style for a variety of occasions.

Styling ideas:

Pair with linen trousers for a modern summer outfit
Wear with denim for a casual everyday look
Layer under a cardigan or jacket during cooler months
Showcase the lace hem with high-waisted skirts or pants

The combination of elegant drape, textured fabric, and subtle lace detail makes this tee both comfortable and sophisticated.

Pattern Price

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