Clubhouse Tipped Tee in Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk - 10551 - Downloadable PDF

Clubhouse Tipped Tee in Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk – Pattern 10551

Design No. 10551 from Sirdar is a sophisticated women's knitted tee featuring elegant tipping detail in a luxurious yarn blend. Rated Advanced difficulty, this downloadable PDF pattern produces a relaxed, wearable sweater that combines refined colourwork with classic construction. The design is worked in Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk Double Knitting, a sumptuous blend of pure silk, extra fine merino wool, and the softest Himalayan cashmere — a yarn that brings an unmistakably designer feel to a hand-knitted garment.

What Is Being Made

The pattern creates a women's short-sleeved tee-style sweater, sometimes referred to as a tipped tee due to its contrast colour detailing at the edges and trims. The silhouette is generously sized and wearable across a broad range of chest measurements, making it a versatile wardrobe staple. The finished garment has a full, relaxed width and a flattering, wearable length suited to everyday wear or smarter occasions.

Sizes and Measurements

• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
• Chest to fit: 81/86 cm (32/34") through to 132/137 cm (52/54")
• Finished width: 98 cm (38½") up to 149 cm (58¾")
• Full length: 55 cm (21¾") to 65 cm (25½") depending on size
• Sleeve length: 15 cm (6") to 17 cm (6½") — a short, capped sleeve typical of a tee silhouette

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk Double Knitting (DK weight, 50g balls) used in three shades, designated Yarn A, Yarn B, and Yarn C. The colourway featured in the pattern uses:

• Yarn A – Shade 405 Silver Grey (main colour): 8 to 14 balls depending on size
• Yarn B – Shade 421 Meadow Green (contrast tipping): 1 ball across all sizes
• Yarn C – Shade 413 (second contrast): 1 ball across all sizes

The three-colour approach gives the tee its distinctive tipped character, with contrast shades used sparingly at trims and edges to create a polished, coordinated look. Alternative colourways suggested in the pattern include Shade 400 Regency Blue, Shade 401 Waterlily, and Shade 420 Society Pink, all part of the Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk palette inspired by the grandest of English estates.

Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk DK is a premium yarn that combines the warmth and elasticity of extra fine merino, the softness of Himalayan cashmere, and the subtle sheen and drape of pure silk. This fibre combination makes it particularly well suited to womenswear, producing garments with excellent stitch definition, a beautiful hand feel, and a refined, almost couture-like finish.

Craft and Techniques Used

This is a knitting pattern. As an Advanced-rated design, it is intended for knitters with solid experience who are comfortable managing multiple elements simultaneously. Techniques likely employed in a tipped tee of this construction include:

• Flat knitting — working the back and front pieces separately in rows before seaming
• Colour tipping — introducing contrast yarns (Yarn B and Yarn C) at specified points such as necklines, cuffs, and hem edges to create the signature tipped effect
• Shaping — armhole shaping, neckline shaping, and sleeve cap construction typical of a fitted tee silhouette
• Seaming and finishing — joining shoulder seams, side seams, and setting in short sleeves neatly for a professional result