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Free Crochet Patterns
For T-Shirts
For Babies and Kids
A collection of the best free patterns for kids’ crochet t-shirts. Whether you’re looking for a simple t-shirt or something more elaborate, you’re sure to find a pattern that you love.
Sunburst Children’s Top from Hobbii
Designed by The Rainbow Pumpkin for Hobbii, this is a free pattern for a crochet t-shirt to fit sizes from newborn to 10 years. The design uses a simple granny stitch and makes good use of striped yarn, so you don’t have to worry about lots of ends to weave in.
SIZE: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years, and 9-10 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Horizon from Hobbii.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 200 g skein of Horizon for all the sizes apart from the 7-8 yrs and 9-10 yrs, for which you’ll need two skeins. To work the sunflower in the centre of the shirt, you’ll also need small amounts of Amigo yarn from Hobbii in the colours Dark Beige and Sunflower.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, a measuring tape, and stitch markers.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Cluster Stitches, Front Post Half Double Crochet, and Back Post Half Double Crochet.
Kids’ Two-Tone Tee from Premier Yarns
This free kids’ crochet tee pattern, for ages 2-14 years, is made from four seamed panels. The shirt has a v-neck.
SIZE: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton, e.g., Cotton Sprout and Cotton Sprout Speckles from Premier Yarns.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one to three 100 g skeins of each colour, depending on size.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a measuring tape, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Herringbone Half Double Crochet.
The Little Textures Sweater from Two Brothers Blankets
This free crochet baby tee pattern suits preemie newborns up to 24 months. A video tutorial is included to guide you through working the half-double crochet spike stitch in the pattern.
SIZE: preemie to 24 months, to fit chest measurements from 12″ to 20″ (30-51 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn, e.g. Andean Treasure.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 85-200 yards (78-183 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a measuring tape, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet Spike, and Long Chain Stitch.
Over the Top Crop from Sweet Everly B
The Over the Top Crop is a free crochet t-shirt pattern worked from the top down in one piece. This pattern linked below is for toddler sizes, but a version for girls sizes 8-16 is available on the site. The video tutorial is a great way to get extra tips and tricks on the pattern.
SIZE: 2T, 4T, and 6T.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton blend, e.g., Coboo from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 100g skein for the 2T and 4T, and two skeins for the 6T.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tape measure, tapestry needle, and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Extended Double Crochet.
Crop Top from Crochetlatte
This is not actually a link to a kids’ pattern but it’s too cute not to include. Crochetlatte has some notes on simple adjustments to an adult pattern to make it suit a child’s size 6-7. The adult pattern is the Lazy Days of Summer Top by Mari Lynn Pattrick.
Circus from Filcolana
Circus is a free crochet t-shirt pattern for children designed by Sarah Zachariasen for Filcolana. Featuring frills and stripes; it’s a fun way to play with colour.
SIZE: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 years. To fit chest circumference from 21½” to 33½” (55cm to 85 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Merci and Alva from Filcolana.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Single Crochet.
Primrose Blouse from Two Brothers Blankets
The Primrose Blouse is a free children’s crochet top pattern, with a baby doll tee-style shape, in sizes 2/3 up to 12/12. There is also an adult-sized version of this pattern, making it a great mommy-and-me crochet project.
SIZE: 2/3, 4/5, 6/8, and 10/12.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Simply Soft from Caron.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?:
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) and 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors, a measuring tape, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet and Herringbone Double Crochet.
Crochet Sweater with Bow from Humble Hus
This free crochet sweater pattern is a classic t-shirt shape. The design has lots of positive ease and will fit a baby from approximately 6-18 months. The video takes you through the whole pattern in detail and is easy to follow.
SIZE: one size, to fit babies from 6-18 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Woolike from Loops & Threads.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, stitch markers, and a yarn needle.
The Little Pixie Kids’ Crochet Tee from Cre8tion Crochet
The lacy diamond back and shoulders make this free crochet tee pattern extra special. The shirt is crocheted from the bottom up in two panels.
SIZE: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16; to fit chest measurements from 22″ to 33½” (56 cm to 85 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 440-710 yards (402-650 m), depending on size.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tape measure,
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Herringbone Double Crochet.
Snowfall Raglan Childs’ Tee from A Purpose and a Stitch
This free pattern features beautiful colourwork and is crocheted from the top down in the raglan style, you can make the sleeves as long as you like, and it looks great as a kids’ tee. The colourwork in the free version of the pattern is worked from a graph, and there is a video tutorial for the adult version of this pattern that will help you with the child’s version too.
SIZE: 18 most, 2T, 4T, and 6-7.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 285-750 yards, depending on size (260-685 m). You’ll also need 30-50 yards (27-46 m) of a contrasting colour for the colourwork
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) and 5 mm (H-8) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors, a measuring tape, and an embroidery needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Working from a graph, Colourwork, Front Loop Only and Back Loop Only Crochet.
Kid’s Basic Tee from Hooked on Homemade Happiness
This free kids’ crochet t-shirt pattern is a seamless raglan-style pattern worked from the top down.
SIZE: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 200g for sizes 2-9 and 300g for sizes 10 and 12.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tape measure, scissors, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Single Crochet.
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