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Beautiful, Free
Crochet Tee Patterns
Looking for the perfect handmade top for warmer days? There’s something so satisfying about a simple crochet top you can throw on with jeans or shorts, or over a swimsuit, all summer long.
In this roundup, you’ll find 25 free crochet patterns, ranging from relaxed everyday tees to slightly oversized, breezy tops, and modern cropped designs that work up beautifully in lightweight yarns. These T-shirt-style crochet tops are easy to wear and fun to make.
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Free Written Patterns
The Summertime Tee from TL Yarn Crafts
The mesh-look design of the Summertime Tee pattern uses extended single crochet and chain stitches. The t-shirt is designed with 4-6″ (10-15 cm) of positive ease.
SIZE: five sizes with finished bust measurements of 38″, 42″, 46″, 50″, and 54″ (96.5 cm to 138 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Jeans from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: three to six 100 g skeins, depending on size.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) and 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hooks.
Sweet Summer Tee Crochet Pattern from Evelyn and Peter Crochet
The Sweet Summer Tee is a free crochet T-Shirt pattern with a loose fit that flatters all body types; in sizes XS to fit a 28-30″ (71-76 cm) bust, up to 5X to fit a 60-62″ (152-158 cm) bust measurement. The pattern is suitable for beginners and uses basic stitches and easy shaping.
SIZE: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton blend, e.g., Coboo from Lion Brand.
YARDAGE: 4-6 100 g balls, depending on size.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Positano Tee from Hopeful Honey
The Positano Tee is a free crochet t-shirt pattern with an airy design and a loose fit. With lots of photos to guide you through, the Positano Tee is suitable for an “ambitious beginner”.
SIZE: XS/S with a width of 20½” (52 cm), M/L 23¼” width (59 cm), and XL/XXL width of 26″ (6 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., LB Collection Cotton Bamboo Yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: five-six 100 g skeins (1170-1420 yds/1070-1300 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Crochet Bobble Stitch Top from Crochet Cakes
The Bobble in Time pattern is a cute crochet top with bobble stitch edging details. It’s constructed from two rectangles with simple neck shaping. The sleeves are crocheted separately, and you seam all the pieces together to finish.
SIZE: The pattern is written for a size small but can be easily adjusted.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
Herringbone Split Waist Tee from Cre8tion Crochet
This free crochet t-shirt pattern is worked in the top-down/raglan style and does not require any seaming. It features the herringbone half double crochet stitch.
SIZE: eight sizes, with finished bust measurements from 37″ to 65¼” (94-166 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Softee Baby from Bernat.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Depending on the size made, you will need a total of 3-6 skeins (875-1960 yds/800-1793 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
Harvested Tee from Revel Crochet
The Harvested Tee is a pretty, lightweight tee-style top, perfect for summer. I love the geometric star pattern.
SIZE: XS to 5X; to fit hip measurements from 32″/75 cm to 64″/155 cm.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight or #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Two Tone Tee from Premier Yarns
This cute and colourful crochet T-shirt pattern includes instructions for sizes XS to 5X. There is also a kid’s version of the pattern.
SIZE: XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X. To fit finished bust measurements from 34″ to 66″.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton yarn, e.g., Cotton Sprout from Premier Yarns.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: The total yarn requirement is four to ten 100 g balls, depending on the size made.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
The Tavira Tee from King & Eye
The Tavira Tee is a tunic-style top with no shaping; it uses basic double crochet and chain stitches and is perfect for beginners.
SIZE: XS through to 5XL; to fit bust measurements from 28″ to 62″ (71 cm to 157.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton, e.g., Bamboo Cotton DK from King Cole.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: between 400 g/1006 yds/920 m and 700 g/1760 yds/1610 m.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
The Harper Tee from Cactus & Lace Designs
The Harper Tee is an easy crochet t-shirt pattern constructed from two simple panels. You can make it in a tunic length or hip length, and there is even a cropped version available.
SIZE: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL. The finished garment measurements range from a 32″ bust to 64″ (81- 163 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton blend, e.g., Coboo from Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Perfect T-Shirt Crochet Pattern from Originally Lovely
This free crochet t-shirt pattern is worked in the round, from the top down, in Linen Stitch.
SIZE: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton blend, e.g., Coboo from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: three to eight 100 g skeins, depending on the size made.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
Boxy Crochet Tee Pattern from Evelyn and Peter Crochet
The Saltwater Taffy Tee is an easy, boxy crochet tee that is crocheted from side to side, giving it its signature vertical stripes.
SIZE: XS to 5X.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
YARDAGE: 600-1275 yards (549-1166 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Gia Tee with Ruffle Sleeves from Christa Co Design
The Gia Tee is a cute design featuring ruffled sleeves. This free crochet t-shirt pattern is worked from the bottom up in extended single crochet.
SIZE: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: three to eight 100 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
The Laurel Crochet Top from Elena And Kamila
This simple crochet top is made by crocheting two panels, then seaming them together, and finishing with a scalloped edge around the sleeves and hem. This website is no longer active, but the pattern can still be accessed through the Internet Archive Wayback Machine (linked below).
SIZE: XS, S, M, L, XL, and 2XL. To fit bust measurements from 30-50″ (76-127 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 800-1600 yards.
Keck Lite from Revel Crochet
The Keck Lite is a free crochet t-shirt pattern, worked flat in two pieces from the bottom up.
SIZE: The pattern is size-inclusive and caters for 10+ sizes.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Comfy Cotton Blend from Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) and 6 mm (J-10) crochet hooks.
Lakeside Tee from Moogly
The Lakeside Tee is a simple boat-neck design constructed from two rectangular panels. Designed with 2-4″ positive ease, it’s a comfy top that’s perfect for summer.
SIZE: XS to 5X.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton blend, e.g., Softee Cotton from Bernat.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
Golden Poppy Crochet Tee from Cre8tion Crochet
The Golden Poppy is a free crochet t-shirt pattern featuring a contrasting lacy top panel and minimal ease.
SIZE: XS to 5X.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) and 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hooks.
Lace Meadow Tee from Katerina Designs
This free pattern is a classic crochet tee with a modified drop shoulder.
SIZE: Nine sizes with finished bust circumference measurements from 41″ to 66″ (104cm to 168 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: ##3 light/DK weight yarn.
YARDAGE: 620-1180 metres.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) and 5 mm (H-8) crochet hooks.
The Rose Window Top by Natasha Robarge
This intermediate-level pattern uses the intarsia technique for the rose motif. It’s crocheted in lace-weight yarn for a beautiful drape.
SIZE: Six sizes, with finished bust measurements from 39¼” to 59¼” (99.5 cm to 150.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #0 thread/lace weight yarn.
YARDAGE: 1308-1744 yds//150-200 g
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hook.
Top-Down Crochet Top Pattern from KT and the Squid
The Lost Valley Top is a free, fitted crochet tee pattern worked in extended single crochet. It’s constructed from the top down, joined at the underarm, and then crocheted in the round to finish the body.
SIZE: XS to 5X with finished chest measurements ranging from 30″ to 62″ (76-157.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
YARDAGE: 465-1215 yds (425-1111 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
Clea Crochet Top with Striped Sleeves
The Clea Top is a fun project for a tee with cute, striped cap sleeves. The body of the top is worked in a fan stitch pattern and features a ribbed waistband. You’ll need to know how to work from a chart for this one.
SIZE: One size only (8) with a finished width of 15.75″ (40 cm) across the waist.
YARN WEIGHT: #0 thread/lace weight yarn, e.g., Cleá 1000 from Circulo Yarns.
YARDAGE: 1094 yds (1000 m)
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.25 mm hook.
Crochet Summer Top Pattern from HanJan Crochet
This crochet tee works up quickly in an easy treble stitch, giving it a beautiful, soft drape.
SIZE: XS to 5XL. Finished circumference ranges from 36″ to 68″ (94.5 cm to 173 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 Light/DK/Light Worsted weight yarn.
YARDAGE: 790-1495 yds (720-1370 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Rectangle Crochet Tee from Make & Do Crew
The Tidepool Rectangle Tee is a free pattern with detailed step-by-step video tutorials.
SIZE: The pattern is written for nine sizes to fit actual bust measurements from 30″ to 62″. The finished top has approximately 5 to11″ (13-28 cm) of positive ease.
YARN WEIGHT: ##3 light/DK weight cotton yarn, e.g., Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton.
YARDAGE: 4-8 100 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
Forest Breeze Tee from For The Frills
The Forest Breeze Tee is a free crochet t-shirt pattern worked in simple double crochet with a cute ribbed hemline. The written pattern is for seven sizes, from XS to 3XL, and there is also a video tutorial.
SIZE: XS to 3XL; to fit body width of 16½” to 28½” (42- 72 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton blend, e.g., Coboo from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: three to five 100g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
The Second Star Lace Tee from Evelyn and Peter Crochet
The Second Star Tee is a free pattern for a light, airy summer tee with a V-neck. It’s made from two panels, crocheted side to side, and includes a drawstring at the waist for adjustable shaping. This pattern includes a full video tutorial.
SIZE: XS to 5X.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
YARDAGE: 820 to 1600 yds (731-1463 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Crochet Riviera Stripe Tee from For The Frills
The Riviera Tee is a free crochet T-shirt pattern and video tutorial in sizes XS to 3XL.
SIZE: XS, S, M, L, 2XL, 3XL; to fit bust measurements from 30″ to 54″ (76 cm to 137 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a darning needle, scissors, and a tape measure.
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