I’m so excited to share the updated Tea Time Tee, now a free pattern! Perfect for leisurely afternoons or stylish outings, this versatile crochet top pattern boasts a delicate blend of intricate stitches and beautiful texture that captivates the eye. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just beginning your journey with yarn and hook, this pattern promises an enjoyable and rewarding project.
As of April 2024, this pattern has been updated.

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Pattern Inspiration
I designed this top with function and style in mind! I love a simple basic tee, but I also like a little bit of flare when it comes to my outfits.
This crochet top pattern has both! It is simple and basic and looks great dressed up or down. But it also has that cute lacy detailing on the back to give it just a little flare and style!
The Details
The pattern now comes in children’s sizes 2 through 10 and women’s sizes XS through 5X!
The pattern is worked from the bottom up and only requires a small bit of seaming at the shoulders. It is easy to make adjustments in the length and width, as well as in the arms and neckline.
The pattern is rated Intermediate in pattern difficulty simply because it is a garment that requires some basic knowledge of sizing, ease, and adjusting to fit. But an advanced beginner could easily tackle this project with some determination.
The tee has 1-4″ of positive ease.
If you’re new to crocheting garments, this would be a great top to start with! Also, be sure to check out my Ultimate Guide to Crocheting Garments series to help you create a garment that fits great!
The Yarn
For my updated version of this pattern I chose to use WeCrochet Comfy Sport yarn. This yarn is a sport (#2) weight yarn made of 75% Pima Cotton and 25% acrylic. This yarn has quickly become my new favorite for all spring and summertime makes! The Comfy line comes in 3 weights, fingering, sport, and worsted. This cotton blend makes it cool and lightweight for warm weather and is so comfortable on the skin!
This yarn is machine washable and holds up so well when washed. It comes in a lovely variety of colors and is great for shoppers on a budget!
More Lightweight Summer Crochet Tops
Love this pattern? You may also like some of my other lightweight crochet top patterns, perfect for changing spring and summer.
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Tea Time Tee Crochet Top Pattern
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Copyright © 2024 Michelle Ferguson
All rights reserved. No part of this pattern may be reproduced, sold, or tampered with, in any form or by any means, without permission from the publisher.
Items produced from these patterns may be sold, but the patterns themselves may not be sold, shared, or altered in any way.
Yarn:
75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic
50g/136yds
Hook:
H/8 (5.0mm) crochet hook
Other Materials:
Gauge:
15 ehdc x 10 rows = 4”
Pattern Difficulty:
Intermediate
Stitches Needed & Abbreviations:
st(s)- stitch(es)
ch(s)- chain(s)
sc- single crochet
ehdc- extended half double crochet
dc- double crochet
shell- (2dc, ch 2, 2 dc)
WS- wrong side
RS- right side
* – repeat from
Sizing:
Size | Chest Circumference | Finished Circumference | Finished Length | Yardage |
2/3 | 21” | 23” | 15.25” | 574 |
4/5 | 23” | 25.5” | 16” | 623 |
6/8 | 27” | 29” | 16.75” | 672 |
10/12 | 30” | 32” | 17.25” | 702 |
XS | 28-30” | 32” | 22.5” | 782 |
S | 32-34” | 35” | 23” | 879 |
M | 36-38” | 41.5” | 23.25” | 989 |
L | 40-42” | 44.75” | 23.5” | 1093 |
XL | 44-46” | 48” | 23.75” | 1172 |
2X | 48-50” | 51” | 24.75” | 1275 |
3X | 52-54” | 57.5” | 25.5” | 1380 |
4X | 56-58” | 60.75” | 26.25” | 1484 |
5X | 60-62” | 64” | 26.75” | 1563 |
Pattern Notes:
Pattern is in US terms.
Garment is worked from the bottom up in the round. You will join with a slip stitch to the first stitch unless stated otherwise. You will turn each round.
Once the bottom of the garment is completed you will work in rows to create a front and back panel, which will create the armholes. You will then seam the two panels together at the shoulders.
Pattern is written in smallest sizes with additional sizes in parentheses as follows 2 (4, 6, 8, 10) and XS (S, M, L, XL)(2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Stitch count for ALL sizes is in parentheses at the end of each round/row.
Garment is worked in multiples of 6. Both bottom and panels must be a multiple of 6.
Tee has approximately 1-4” of positive ease. Check gauge within pattern in case of tension change and stretching.
Extended half double crochet stitch tutorial: https://youtu.be/VkIH0ZUzZMk?si=TQQZyYMqBSZkbRwO
Working a garment from the bottom up demonstration: https://youtu.be/zxK2RlonEAI?si=HkKEYiQNPOudTl3e
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You may have just convinced me to try crocheting garments again. The first time was, o, 40 years ago. lol. You are very talented and thanks for sharing those talents.