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The Oolong Tee is a pretty and romantic tee with seamless and easy to knit set-in sleeves. It features dramatic lace panels that resemble oolong leaves, which split to form a modest v-neck that frames the face perfectly in rib or I-cord finish. The finished sweater or tee is incredibly versatile and easy to style.⁠

Worked bottom up from the hem, this pattern can be knit with long or short set-in sleeves, and is perfect for any season. The lace adds the perfect touch for effortless elegance in any outfit.

Based on the best-selling Oolong Tank, this is a great alternative with more coverage for those who prefer a tee!

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Size Selection

Sizes A (B, C, D) (E, F, G) (H, I, J) to fit actual upper bust measurements of 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75) (44, 47.25, 50.5) (53.75, 57, 60.25)” / 78.5 (87, 95.5, 103.5) (112, 120, 128.5) (136.5, 145, 153) cm.

Actual full bust measurement: 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66)” / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) (117, 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm.

Finished chest circumference: 33.25 (37.25, 41.25, 45.25) (49.25, 53.25, 57.25) (61.25, 65.25, 69.25)” / 83 (93, 103, 113) (123, 133, 143) (153, 163, 173) cm. Optional bust darts are included for those who need more space in the front.

Choose a pattern based on your upper bust measurement. This pattern was graded with an intended ease of -1” to +3.5” / -2.5 cm to +9 cm at full bust, and +2.5” / 6.5 cm at upper arm.

Aimee is wearing size B, with actual measurements: 34” / 86 cm full bust, 32” / 81 cm upper bust, and 10.75” / 27.5 cm upper arm measurements, with an ease of 3.25” / 8.5 cm.

Mia is wearing size D with 2” / 5 cm darts, with actual measurements: 46” / 117 cm full bust, 40.5” / 103 cm upper bust, and 14” / 35.5 cm upper arm measurements, with a negative ease of 0.75” / 2 cm.*

Gauge

24 sts x 34 rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch using Needle A and in 1x1 rib using Needle B.

Yarn Selection

For a summer weight tee, try a cellulose blend such as Wooldreamers’ Saona, shown on Aimee in the colorway ‘Atlas.’

Alternative yarns might include: De Rerum Natura Candide, Purl Soho Linen Quill, or Knitting For Olive Pure Silk or Merino.

For a cool weather, long sleeve tee, try something next-to-skin friendly, perhaps with a touch of silk, such as RuiKnits’ 60% Merino, 40% Silk blend, shown on Mia in our custom color ‘Basking in Oolong.’

Alternative yarns might include: Knitting For Olive Merino, De Rerum Natura Albertine (shown in the blue sample on test knitter Effie) or Ulysse, or your favorite non-superwash, fingering weight base from a hand dyer.

Yardage

For sizes marked with +, this will take nearly all of the yardage in the ball count available. Consider purchasing an extra ball as back-up yardage.

Short Sleeves

4 (4, 4+, 5) (5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7+) balls of Wooldreamers’ Saona OR fingering weight yarn in the following amounts:

790 (870, 960, 1050) (1140, 1240, 1360) (1450, 1580, 1670) yards / 720 (780, 870, 950) (1030, 1120, 1230) (1310, 1420, 1510) meters

Long Sleeves

5 (5+, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8) (8, 8, 9) balls of Wooldreamers’ Saona OR fingering weight yarn in the following amounts:

1080 (1180, 1290, 1400) (1500, 1610, 1760) (1860, 2000, 2090) yards / 990 (1080, 1180, 1270) (1370, 1470, 1600) (1690, 1820, 1900) meters

Bust darts require additional yardage, given in the pattern in the Bust Darts appendix.

Needles

A (Main Fabric): US3 / 3.25 mm circular needles in 32-60” / 80-150 cm to match body circumference, 16” / 40cm, and DPN’s.

B (Ribbing): US1.5 / 2.5 mm circular needles in 32-60” / 80-150 cm to match body circumference, 16” / 40 cm, 20” / 50 cm, and DPN’s.

C (Optional Tubular Finishing): US0 / 2.0 mm circular needles in the same lengths as for ribbing.

For ribbing, swatch to ensure that your 1x1 rib matches your Stockinette Stitch gauge.

For DPN’s, you may substitute other methods of knitting small circumferences, such as magic loop or small circulars.

Notions

Stitch markers, removable stitch markers, spare circular needles in a smaller than main fabric size, smooth waste yarn, tapestry needle.

Construction Notes

Sweater is cast on at the hem, then worked up circularly in one piece to the underarm. The front and back are separated and finished separately, and joined with 3-Needle Joinery.

The sleeves are picked up with short rows worked for the sleeve cap, then finished in the round. Pattern includes instructions for long tapered sleeves and short tee-length sleeves.

The hem is intended to be between high and full hip. You can lengthen or shorten the body by adding/removing rows between shaping.
The neckline is picked up and worked as either rib or with I-cord finishing.

Credits

Tech Editor: Heather Storta
Second Sample: Mia Rosa-Fischer
Photos: Echo Yun Chen
Support: Symphony Chau & Teresa Runnett

Pattern Support

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Formats and Accessibility

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