The Daydreamer Tee is the perfect companion to the Daydreamer Skirt: wear them together as a matching set, or style the tee on its own with your favourite linen pants or shorts for an effortless summer look.

The tee is worked seamlessly in one piece from the top down with a relaxed, boxy fit and dropped shoulders. It is started at the back neck and increased to the full width of the back, then stitches are picked up for the shoulders and worked as the front. The front and back are joined at the underarm and the body is worked in the round. Sleeve stitches are then picked up directly from the body and worked in the round in the same stitch pattern as the body.

The stitch pattern features simple vertical stripes of lace and faux cables. It is elegant looking and rhythmic to knit once you get going, and suitable for adventurous beginners ready to try their first lace.

Choose linen, cotton or silk blends for a summer version, or yarns with a higher wool content for cold weather layering. The Daydreamer Tee is designed for DK weight yarn, but it can also be knit by holding one strand of fingering weight yarn together with a strand of silk mohair for a softer, and slightly warmer fabric for transitional seasons. For the stitch patterns to show their best, I recommend choosing a solid or slightly tonal colorway.

The length of the body and sleeves is easily modified to suit your measurements. I recommend trying the tee on as you go to find your perfect fit. For a more cropped look, simply work fewer rounds on the body; 15–20 cm / 6–8 inches makes for a beautiful crop.

Due to the lace pattern repeat and keeping it continuous across all sizes, the Daydreamer Tee comes in 6 sizes rather than my usual 9. That said, you can fine-tune the fit by adjusting your gauge. The recommended ease is 5–15 cm / 2–6 inches, but choose a smaller size or tighter gauge for a slimmer fit with 0–5 cm / 0–2 inches of ease, or size up for a more oversized look with 20–30 cm / 8–12 inches of ease.

Sizes
When choosing a size, measure your bust and add the intended ease, then choose the size that is closest to that measurement. You can also measure the bust circumference of your favorite t-shirt and choose a size that is closest to that.
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6)
Finished bust circumference with gauge A: 80 (96, 112, 128) (144, 160) cm / 31.5 (37.75, 44, 50.5) (56.75, 63.5) inches including the positive ease of 5–15 cm / 2–6 inches
Finished bust circumference with gauge B: 76 (91.5, 106.5, 122) (137, 152.5) cm / 30 (36, 42, 48) (54, 60) inches including the intended ease of 5–15 cm / 2–6 inches

Length from hem to underarm (adjustable): 31 (31, 31, 33) (33, 35) cm / 12.25 (12.25, 12.25, 13) (13, 13.75) inches
Sleeve length from cuff to underarm (adjustable): 12 cm / 12.25 inches
Upper arm circumference with gauge A: 32 (40, 40, 40) (48, 56) cm / 12.5 (15.75, 15.75, 15.75) (19, 22) inches
Upper arm circumference with gauge B: 30.5 (38, 38, 38) (45.5, 53.5) cm / 12 (15, 15, 15) (18, 21) inches
Note: Please be aware that adjusting the lengths of the garment will also affect the amount of yarn needed to finish the project.

Yarn
Gauge A:
490 (640, 730, 860) (1040, 1270) m / 530 (690, 800, 940) (1130, 1390) yards of DK weight yarn.

Gauge B: 470 (610, 700, 820) (990, 1210) m / 510 (660, 760, 890) (1080, 1320) yards of DK weight yarn.

Sample: Sandnes Garn Line (53% cotton, 33 % viscose, 14 % linen; 110 meters / 120 yards per 50 g), shown in the colorway 3161.
5 (6, 7, 8) (10, 12) skeins for gauge A
5 (6, 7, 8) (9, 12) skeins for gauge B

Needles

Ribbing: 3 mm / US 2.5
circular needles with a cable of 40 cm / 16 inches for the neck ribbing
DPNs or circular needles with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for the cuffs
circular needles with a cable of at least 80 cm / 32 inches for the hem

Gauge A: 3.5 mm / US 4
DPNs or circular needles with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for the sleeves
circular needles with a cable of at least 80 cm / 32 inches for the body

Gauge B: 3.25 mm / US 3
DPNs or circular needles with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for the sleeves
circular needles with a cable of at least 80 cm / 32 inches for the body

Gauge
There are two alternative gauges for this design, depending on the finished bust circumference you are aiming for. Check the sizing information for more details on how the gauge affects the size of your tee.

Gauge A: 20 sts and 30 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of Main chart on larger needles, after blocking

Gauge B: 21 sts and 32 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of Main chart on larger needles, after blocking

Note: Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge!

Notions
stitch markers
locking markers
waste yarn
tapestry needle
blocking tools