With the weather warming up, a simple yet elegant Tee would be fun to make and wear, the simple tee is true to its name, as it is an easy pattern to follow with a bespoke final look. You can not go wrong with your two color yarn choice as this pattern works up beautifully with solid or variegated colors.
The simple Tee is a beginner friendly pattern with little joining/seaming needed, after the first few rows, you get hooked to the flow of the pattern. This pattern is easily adjustable to fit any size and shape. Some of my testers even made theirs into a tunic which looks so beautiful as well.
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The Yarn
Stylecraft special DK a #3 light weight yarn was used fro this design but any other light weight (#3) yarns can be used. Sample made using 2 different colors but the finished Tee would look as beautiful in a single color.
WHEN TO WEAR
The simple tee is a perfect top for summer, this top would be great for layering and can be paired with jeans or skirt with a jacket on it for cold evenings.
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SIMPLE TEE – THE FREE CROCHET PATTERN
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About The Pattern
This easy top is written for 9 different sizes to be size inclusive. The finished tee looks beautiful on all sizes and you can easily adjust this pattern to suit you.
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Yarn
Yarn used:
Stylecraft special DK in Toasted Almond and White
Yarn amount used:
3 skeins / 10.5 oz / 300 g / 732 m/ 800 yards
3 skeins / 10.5 oz / 300 g / 823 m / 900 yards
3 skeins / 10.5 oz / 300 g / 883 m / 966 yards
4 skeins / 14 oz / 400 g / 914 m / 1000 yards
4 skeins / 14 oz / 400 g / 1097 m / 1200 yards
4 skeins / 14 oz / 400 g / 1177 m / 1288 yards
6 skeins / 21 oz / 600 g / 1646 m / 1800 yards
6 skeins / 21 oz / 600 g / 1728 m / 1890 yards
6 skeins / 21 oz / 600 g / 1767 m / 1932 yards
Yarn characteristics:
- 3 light yarn, DK yarn.
- 100% Acrylic
Other Materials Needed
- Needle, find one here (if you don’t already have one)!
Gauge
19 sts over 11 rows = 10 cm/4” before Blocking.
Adjust hook size if necessary, to obtain gauge.
Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 9 sizes.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Size & Measurements
Size(s) XS (S, M, L, XL, 2 XL, 3 XL, 4 XL, 5 XL)
Bust Measurement: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)”
Length of Tee: 24 (24, 24, 26, 26, 26, 28, 28, 28)”
Arm hole Measurement: 7.5 (8, 8, 8.5, 8.5, 9, 9, 9.5, 10)”
Modeled garment is shown in medium bust of 38” with 2” positive ease.
Size Adjustments
- Length: increase or decrease the repeats for both back and front panels.
- Armpit: Too tight? Increase the number of inches.
Too loose: Decrease the number of inches.
Bust/fitting: each panel is half your bust measurement, after Row 5, you should check to make sure you have a desired measurement.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain(s)
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch (es)
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
Special stitch Shell = 5 dc in the indicated st
Simple Tee Pattern Instructions
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