Ceci T

This seamless tee is worked in the round from the bottom up and starts with turned notched hems—elegant and practical. Knit at a loose gauge to create a light and drapey fabric. Ceci T is perfect for transitional layering and multi-seasonal wear. Originally designed for my cruise to South America, it has that effortless-chic vibe that works just about anywhere in the world you visit.

The faux side panels and tidy raglan yoke create a flattering silhouette, while the neckline is the pièce de résistance: a built-in necklace thanks to a sprankle of beads. The sparkle is subtle, but the detail work pops. It’s not in-your-face bling—just eye-catching in all the right ways.

Ceci T gives you options: work the turned hems and neckline in a contrasting color for some playful contrast, or go monochrome for an elegant, understated look. Want a more fitted neckline? Add the optional short rows. Prefer something breezier? Skip them for a clean boatneck vibe.

Ceci T also includes a stitch map for every size, which will make knitting the yoke of your Ceci T a BREEZE!

Thanks to my Ultimate Knitting Cruise attendees who purchased Serena in Uruguay and helped me test knit this beauty!!!

Yarn I Used
Manos Serena; (60% baby alpaca, 40% pima cotton); 170 yd [155 m]/ 1.75 oz [50 g]; Sample: Harbor (MC) and Mermaid (CC)

Materials
405 (487, 551, 664, 761, 914, 1016, 1189, 1284, 1399) yards [371 (446, 504, 608, 696, 836, 930, 1088, 1175, 1280) meters] sport weight yarn

Ndl A- US Size 3 [3.25 mm] double pointed needles or 1 long circular needle, or one size smaller than needed to obtain gauge [for turned hems on sleeves]
Ndl B- US Size 4 [3.5 mm] double pointed needles or 1 long circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge [for sleeves]
Ndl C- US Size 3 [3.25 mm] needles, or one size smaller than needed to
obtain gauge [for turned hems on body]
Ndl D- US Size 4 [3.5 mm] 32-inch [81 cm] or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge [for body]
3 mm crochet hook
Stitch Saver, tapestry needle
Optional- Approx 5 grams Size 6/0 Glass Seed Beads, tool for placing beads- super floss, .75 - 1 mm steel crochet hook, or a Beadle Needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (Chest) and Hip Circumference:
30.5 (34.5, 38, 42.5, 46, 51, 54.5, 58.5, 62.5, 67) inches,
[77 (88, 97, 108, 117, 130, 138, 149, 159, 170) cm]
Refer to the schematic on Page 3.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
To fit bust 28 (32, 35.5, 40, 43.5, 48.5, 52, 56, 60, 64.5) inches [71 (81, 90, 102, 110, 123, 132, 142, 152, 164)] cm with at least 2.5 inches [6 cm] of ease.
Model has a 34 inch [86 cm] bust and is wearing a size 3.