Hey all! If there’s one staple in my wardrobe I think it’d have to be that old beat up tee shirt in the bottom of the drawer that fits juust right. Inspired by my own ol’ beat up shirt, I knew that I wanted to design my own pullover sweater that fit similarly, and so I did, re-creating “My Favorite Tee.”
My Favorite Tee is an advanced beginner crocheted garment pattern, that is perfect for those looking to get into making their own clothing and for the everyday wear. This tee is constructed in one piece with minimal seaming on the sides and sleeves worked directly on. This tee is textured, oversized and feels like it’s already worn in, hence making it your Favorite.
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The Yarn
For the tee pictured I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn, I have also made this top from We Are Knitters The Cotton and Lion Brand Heartland and have found that any similar worsted weight yarns work up nicely. Just be sure to check your gauge!
THE PERFECT TEE
In my opinion, this pattern is really perfect for anytime of year and really works up fast. Designed in one piece and with minimal seaming, it really works together quickly. I can make an adult large in two afternoons! My Favorite Tee could easily be adapted to any yarn weight making it really versatile. My Favorite tee is designed with your favorite tee shirt in mind, it is perfect for layering, or wearing just because.
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MY FAVORITE TEE – THE FREE CROCHET PATTERN
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About The Pattern
My Favorite Tee is written for sizes XS through 2X with instructions on how to make it longer if needed. This pattern is easily adjustable to any weight yarn and could be worn year round.
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Yarn
Worsted weight
Yarn used:
Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn Stonewash Denim
Yarn amount used:
Approx. 3.5 skeins / 900 yards
Yarn characteristics:
- 4 medium yarn, worsted weight
- 100% Acrylic
Other Materials Needed
- Scissors, tapestry needle, measuring tape
Gauge
4” square = 8 rows x 11 sts as follows:
Row 1: Fhdc 11, ch 1 turn
Rows 2-7: Hdc in each st across, ch 1 turn. At the end of row 7, ch 3
Row 8: Tc in the 3rd loop across
Notes
- This garment is worked flat, then folded in half and crocheted together, seaming the sides.
- When seaming the sides of the tee together the stripes on the front and back will not line up. The sleeves are worked immediately after working the side seams so it is important your shirt is facing right sides together when seaming.
- The sleeves of the shirt are crocheted on while the shirt is inside out.
- Overall length of tee shirt can be adjusted by +/- repeats of rows in the solid hdc sections. TC rows should always fall on an EVEN row number to ensure the texture is facing the right direction.
- If you are +/- rows, do in rows of 2 to ensure texture of pattern is facing the same direction. If you are adding rows in the back, it may be helpful to mark down where to ensure you add to the same area in the front.
- Turning chains do not count as a stitch.
- It can be helpful to highlight the stitch count for the size you are working on.
- Blocking garment before seaming may make seaming easier.
- The fit of this shirt is inspired by the fit of your favorite comfy t-shirt and was designed oversized. If you enjoy a more fitted tee, it is recommended to go down a size.
- Row count is listed as sizes XS through Large in front and sizes XL and 2X in parentheses: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large (X-Large, 2X-Large)
- Stitch count is listed at the end of each row: X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large)
Size & Measurements
Width: 15” ( 17”, 22”, 22.5”, 24”, 25”)
Height: 21.5” ( 22’, 24’, 25.5’, 26.5’, 26”’)
Abbreviations
- Fhdc – Foundation half-double crochet
- Hdc – half double crochet
- Tc – triple crochet
- Tc in 3rd loop – Triple crochet into third loop
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- Ch – Chain
- Sl st – Slip stitch
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
Tc in 3rd loop :
Similar to doing the camel stitch with hdc, you will work a tc into the 3rd loop of the hdc from the previous row:
My Favorite Tee Pattern Instructions
GARMENT: Starting at bottom of the back
Row 1: Fhdc 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78) ch 1, turn
Rows 2 – 7 (2-9): Hdc in each st across, ch 1, turn. At the end of row 7, ch 3, turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 8 (10): Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 9 (11): Hdc in each st across, ch 3 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 10 (12): Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 11 (13): Hdc in each st across, ch 3 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 12 (14): Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Rows 13 – 19 (15-23) : Hdc in each st across, ch 1, turn. At the end of row 19(21), ch 3, turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 20 (24): Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 21 (25):Hdc in each st across, ch 3 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 22 (26):Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 23 (27):Hdc in each st across, ch 3 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 24 (28):Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Rows 25 – 31 (29-37): Hdc in each st across, ch 1, turn. At the end of row 31(33), ch 3, turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 32 (38): Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 33 (39): Hdc in each st across, ch 3 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 34 (40): Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 35 (41): Hdc in each st across, ch 3 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 36 (42): Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Rows 37 – 43 (43-51) : Hdc in each st across, ch 1, turn. 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 43(51) is the last row of the back of the shirt. From here you will not fasten off and will continue on to working on the first shoulder/side of your ‘V’ neck.
FRONT- RIGHT SHOULDER
Row 44 (52): Hdc 15 ( 18, 21, 24, 27, 30) ch 1, turn
Row 45(53): 2 Hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in each remaining st across, ch 1 turn 16 ( 19, 22, 25, 28, 32) sts
Row 46(54): 1 Hdc in each st across until the last st, 2 hdc in last st, ch 1 turn 17 ( 20, 23, 26, 29, 33) sts
Row 47(55): 2 Hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in each remaining st across, ch 1 turn 18 ( 21, 24, 27, 30, 34) sts
Row 48(56): 1 Hdc in each st across until the last st, 2 hdc in last st, ch 1 turn 19 ( 22, 25, 28, 31, 35) sts
Row 49(57): 2 Hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in each remaining st across, ch 1 turn 20 ( 23, 26, 29, 32, 36) sts
Row 50(58): 1 Hdc in each st across until the last st, 2 hdc in last st, ch 1 turn 21 ( 24, 27, 30, 33, 37) sts
Row 51(59): 2 Hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in each remaining st across, ch 1 turn 22 ( 25, 28, 31, 34, 38) sts
Row 52(60): 1 Hdc in each st across until the last st, 2 hdc in last st, ch 1 turn 23 ( 26, 29, 32, 35, 39) sts
Fasten off, weave in ends.
FRONT- LEFT SHOULDER
Working in the same direction as row 44(52) (toward the outer edge) join your yarn with 15 ( 18, 21, 24, 27, 30) sts remaining
Row 44(52): Hdc 15 ( 18, 21, 24, 27, 30) ch 1, turn
Row 45(53): 1 Hdc in each st across until the last st, 2 hdc in last st, ch 1 turn 16 ( 19, 22, 25, 28, 31) stsRow 46(54): 2 Hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in each remaining st across, ch 1 turn 17 ( 20, 23, 26, 29, 32) sts
Row 47(55): 1 Hdc in each st across until the last st, 2 hdc in last st, ch 1 turn 18 ( 21, 24, 27, 30, 33) sts
Row 48(56): 2 Hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in each remaining st across, ch 1 turn 19 ( 22, 25, 28, 31, 34) sts
Row 49(57): 1 Hdc in each st across until the last st, 2 hdc in last st, ch 1 turn 20 ( 23, 26, 29, 32, 35) sts
Row 50(58): 2 Hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in each remaining st across, ch 1 turn 21 ( 24, 27, 30, 33, 36) sts
Row 51(59): 1 Hdc in each st across until the last st, 2 hdc in last st, ch 1 turn 22 ( 25, 28, 31, 34, 37) sts
Row 52(60): 2 Hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in each remaining st across, ch 3 turn 23 ( 26, 29, 32, 35, 38) sts
FRONT-BODY
Row 53(61): Tc in 3rd loop of the next 22 ( 25, 28, 31, 34, 37) sts, there will be one st leftover 2tc in 3rd loop of the remaining st, 2 tc in 3rd loop of the next st (joining the ‘V’ neck of tee shirt-see photo below), tc in 3rd loop of remaining 22 ( 25, 28, 31, 34, 37) sts, ch 1, turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 54(62): Hdc in each st across, ch 3 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 55(63): Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 56(64): Hdc in each st across, ch 3 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 57(65): Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Rows 58 – 64(66-74): Hdc in each st across, ch 1, turn. At the end of row 65(67), ch 3, turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 65(75): Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 66(76): Hdc in each st across, ch 3 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 67(77): Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 68(78): Hdc in each st across, ch 3 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 69(79): Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Rows 70 – 76 (80-88): Hdc in each st across, ch 1, turn. At the end of row 77(79), ch 3, turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 77(89) : Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 78(90): Hdc in each st across, ch 3 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 79(91): Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 80(92): Hdc in each st across, ch 3 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Row 81(93): Tc in 3rd loop of each st across, ch 1 turn 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
Rows 82 – 88(94-102): Hdc in each st across, ch 1, turn. 48( 54, 60, 66, 72, 78)
At the end of row 88(102), do not cut yarn, continue on to seaming and sleeves.
Fold your garment in half right sides together and place a stitch marker approx. 6.5” ( 7”, 7.5”, 8”, 8.5“, 9”) from the top on either side before sl st sides together.
Now, working from bottom to top, sl st sides together until approx. 6.5” ( 7”, 7.5”, 8”, 8.5“, 9”) or you reach your stitch marker. DO NOT CUT YARN. From here you will make the sleeves.
REMINDER: Garment is inside out when making the sleeves.
SLEEVES
Row 1: Working an even amount of hdc sts around opening of arm hole (working 1 hdc in the side of each sc, and 3 hdc in the side of each tc). Sl st to first hdc. Ch 1
Rows 2 – 5: Hdc in each st around, ch 1. Cut yarn and weave in ends at the end of row 5, or add more rows for a longer sleeve length.
Repeat steps for seaming and creating sleeve on opposite side. Cut yarn, weave in ends.
V-NECK BORDER
( Garment remains inside out)
Join yarn on either corner of shirt collar and work one round of HDC evenly around. Cut yarn, weave in remaining ends, turn right side out and enjoy!
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