Free Crochet Top Pattern - Tea Time Tee

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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Back angle of the crochet top pattern called the Tea Time Tee.

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!

Side angle of the crochet top pattern, called the Tea Time Tee.

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.

Crochet Top Pattern called the Tea Time Tee.

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!

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Yarn:

WeCrochet Comfy Sport (#2)

75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic

50g/136yds

Hook:

H/8 (5.0mm) crochet hook

Other Materials:

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Yarn Needle

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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Pattern:

Children’s Sizes

Bottom of Tee:

Ch 84 (96, 108, 120), join to 1^st st. (84, 96, 108, 120)

Round 1: Ch 1, ehdc in 1st ch and each ch around, join to 1^st st. (84, 96, 108, 120)

Round 2: Ch 1, turn, 1 ehdc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (84, 96, 108, 120)

Rounds 3- 28(28, 30, 30): repeat round 2.

Do not fasten off. Move on to Front Panel.

Front Panel:

Row 1: Ch 1, turn, ehdc in 1^st 42 (48, 54, 60) sts. (42, 48, 54, 60)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, ehdc in each st across. (42, 48, 54, 60)

Rows 3-11 (13, 13, 15): repeat row 2.

Fasten off. Move on to Back Panel.

Back Panel:

Join yarn to first unworked stitch on body of tee, facing RS.

Row 1: Ch 1, 1 ehdc in first 6 sts, *ch 2, skip 5 sts, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc) in next st*, repeat from * 3(4, 5, 6) more times, ch 2, skip 6 sts, 1 ehdc in last 6 sts. (12 ehdc/4, 5, 6, 7 shells)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 1 ehdc in first 6 sts, ch 3, *1 dc in ch-2 space of shell, ch 3, 1 sc around next ch-2 space, ch 3*, repeat from * across to last ch-2 space, ehdc in last 6 sts. (12 ehdc/4, 5, 6, 7 dc)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 1 ehdc in first 6 sts, *ch 2, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc) in next dc; repeat from * across to last dc, ch 2, 1 ehdc in last 6 sts. (12 ehdc/4, 5, 6, 7 shells)

Rows 4-11 (13, 13, 15): repeat rows 2-3.

Do not fasten off. Continue to Joining Panels Section.

Joining Panels:

Turn garment inside out.

Working from the outer edge inwards toward the middle, but sure to work through both panels, slip stitch, or use your tapestry needle to sew, each stitch across for 6 (9, 11, 14) sts. Fasten off. Join yarn to the other side of the panels and do the exact same thing. (I slip stitched until the lacy stitching and then used my tapestry needle to sew the rest together.)

You may need more or less stitches on each side sewn together, depending on garment size and head size. You want garment to easily slip over your head, but not have the neck hole too wide.

Armhole Trim:

Join yarn to bottom of armhole.
Work one round of sc evenly around armhole, join to first st.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Tip: If you’d like a longer sleeve you can also do rounds of ehdc before doing the trim.

Adult Sizes:

Bottom of Tee:

Ch 120 (132, 156, 168, 180)(192, 216, 228, 240), join to 1^st st. (120, 132, 156, 168, 180)(192, 216, 228, 240)

Round 1: (RS) Ch 1, ehdc in 1st ch and each ch around, join to 1^st st. (120, 132, 156, 168, 180)(192, 216, 228, 240)

Round 2: Ch 1, turn, 1 ehdc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (120, 132, 156, 168, 180)(192, 216, 228, 240)

Rounds 3-40: repeat round 2.

Do not fasten off. Move on to Front Panel.

Front Panel:

Row 1: (RS) Ch 1, turn, ehdc in first 60 (66, 78, 84, 90)(96, 106, 116, 120) sts. (60, 66, 78, 84, 90)(96, 106, 116, 120)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, ehdc in each st across. (60, 66, 78, 84, 90)(96, 106, 116, 120)

Rows 3-17 (17, 19, 19, 21)(23, 25, 25, 27): repeat row 2.

Fasten off. Move on to Back Panel.

Back Panel:

Join yarn to first unworked stitch on body of tee, facing RS.

Row 1: Ch 1, 1 ehdc in first 12 sts, *ch 2, skip 5 sts, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc) in next st*, repeat from * 3(4, 5, 6) more times, ch 2, skip 6 sts, 1 ehdc in last 12 sts. 24 ehdc/ (5, 6, 8, 9, 10)(11, 13, 14, 15) shells

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 1 ehdc in first 6 sts, ch 3, *1 dc in ch-2 space of shell, ch 3, 1 sc around next ch-2 space, ch 3*, repeat from * across to last ch-2 space, ehdc in last 6 sts. 24 ehdc/ (5, 6, 8, 9, 10)(11, 13, 14, 15) dc

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 1 ehdc in first 6 sts, *ch 2, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc) in next dc; repeat from * across to last dc, ch 2, 1 ehdc in last 6 sts. 24 ehdc/ (5, 6, 8, 9, 10)(11, 13, 14, 15) shells

Rows 4-17 (17, 19, 19, 21)(23, 25, 25, 27): repeat rows 2 and 3.

Do not fasten off. Continue to Joining Panels Section.

Joining Panels:

Turn garment inside out.

Working from the outer edge inwards toward the middle, but sure to work through both panels, slip stitch, or use your tapestry needle to sew, each stitch across for 11 (14, 19, 22, 25)(28, 34, 37, 40) sts. Fasten off.

Join yarn to the other side of the panels and do the exact same thing. (I slip stitched until the lacy stitching and then used my tapestry needle to sew the rest together.)

You may need more or less stitches on each side sewn together, depending on garment size and head size. You want garment to easily slip over your head, but not have the neck hole too wide.

Armhole Trim:

Join yarn to bottom of armhole.
Work one round of sc evenly around armhole, join to first st.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Tip: If you’d like a longer sleeve you can also do rounds of ehdc before doing the trim.

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Verna says:

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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.