Crochet Tee Pattern - Tied and True Tee

The Tied and True Tee is the perfect basic tee for summer! This crocheted tee is so lightweight and has amazing drape!

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Pattern Inspiration

I wanted to make a crochet version of a knotted tee. I wasn’t sure exactly how I was going to accomplish it, but I knew that was the look I wanted.

A fingering weight yarn was perfect for this project. Especially with the herringbone double crochet stitch. It was lightweight but not see through.

I decided on the ruffles on the sleeves at the very end of making this. I just wanted to add a little flare to the sleeves and I love how they turned out!

Pattern Details

This crochet pattern comes in children’s sizes 2-10 and women’s sizes XS-2X in one easy to follow download!

It includes written instructions on how to do the herringbone dc stitch, as well as a video tutorial.

You will also get a video showing you how to style the tee, including how to make the knot! The tee is constructed with 2-3″ of positive ease.

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It is worked from the top down with no sewing required. I just love the slight ruffle of the sleeves! It gives it such a feminine touch!

the yarn

The blue top pictured is made with gorgeous, hand-dyed yarn from Montana Crochet! The yarn is a fingering (#1) weight yarn made from 75% merino wool and 25% nylon. It literally feels like a regular t-shirt!

The red top pictured is made with WeCrochet Stroll Tonal yarn, which is a great budget friendly option! The colorway is called Heartfelt. Stroll Tonal is also made with 75% merino wool and 25% nylon.

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Tied and True Tee

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Yarn:

Stroll Effects (#1) Fingering

Colorway: Heartfelt Tonal

75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon

100g/462yards

Hook:

G (4.0mm) crochet hook

Other Materials:

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Yarn Needle

Gauge:

18 herr-dc x 13 rows = 4”

Pattern Difficulty:

Intermediate

Stitches Needed & Abbreviations

ch(s): chain(s)

herr-dc: herringbone double crochet – yarn over, insert hook into st, draw up a loop and pull through 1 loop on hook, yarn over, pull through 1 loop (2 loops on hook at this point), yarn over, pull through both loops. Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/vwpr1opCroU

RS: Right Side

sc: single crochet

st(s): stitch(es)

*: repeat from

Sizing:

Children’s Sizes

Size	Chest Circumference	Finished Circumference	Yardage
2	21”	22.25”	300
4	23”	25”	485
6	25”	26.75	542
8	26.5”	28”	678
10	28”	31”	800

Adult Sizes

Size	Bust Circumference	Finished Circumference	Yardage
XS	30”	33.75”	1092
S	34”	37.5”	1200
M	38”	40”	1276
L	42”	43.5”	1350
XL	46”	48”	1400
2X	50”	51.5”	1600

Pattern Notes:

Pattern is in US terms.

Starting chain does not count as first stitch, unless stated otherwise within the pattern.

Sleeve instructions are worked in the smallest size with additional sizes in parentheses. Final stitch count for all sizes will be in parentheses at the end of each round.

I recommend blocking your project once it is completed. It will give it a softer feel and help the stitches loosen up.

If you decide to knot your tee, know that the stitches could be stretched and misshapen once the knot is taken out. Washing or blocking may help if you decide you want to wear it without the knot later.

The yoke will seem a bit gathered and ruffled as you work it but will smooth out as you complete the top.

Three ways to style the tee, including how to make the knot: https://youtu.be/zg8OZB2HRvE

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Tied and True Tee Crochet Pattern:

Children’s Yoke (all sizes)

Ch 80, join to 1^st ch.

Round 1: (RS) Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (80)

Round 2: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 3 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 3 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (100)

Round 3: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 4 sts, *2herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 4 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (120)

Round 4: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 5 sts, * 2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 5 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (140)

Round 5: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (140)

Round 6: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 6 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 6 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (160)

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Rounds 7-9: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (160)

Round 10: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 25 sts, skip 30 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 50 sts, skip 30 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 25 sts, join to 1^st st. (100)

Round 11: Ch 1, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (100)

Repeat round 11 until garment is 11.5” long or desired length. (Check to make sure you can knot it, if desired)

If desired, work one round of sc trim at the bottom.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Move on to ruffled sleeves section.

4

Round 7: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 7 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 7 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (180)

Rounds 8-10: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (180)

Round 11: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 28 sts, skip 34 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 56 sts, skip 34 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 28 sts, join to 1^st st. (112)

Round 12: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (112)

Repeat round 12 until garment is 12.5” long or desired length. (Check to make sure you can knot it, if desired.)

If desired, work one round of sc trim at the bottom.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

6

Round 7: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 7 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 7 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (180)

Round 8: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 8 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 8 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (200)

Rounds 9-11: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (200)

Round 12: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 30 sts, skip 40 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 60 sts, skip 40 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 30 sts, join to 1^st st. (120)

Round 13: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (120)

Repeat round 13 until garment is 13.5” long or desired length. (Check to make sure you can knot it, if desired.)

If desired, work one round of sc trim at the bottom.

8

Round 7: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 7 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 7 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (180)

Round 8: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 8 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 8 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (200)

Round 9: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 9 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 9 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (220)

Rounds 10-12: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1 st. (220)

Round 13: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 32 sts, skip 46 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 64 sts, skip 46 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 32 sts, join to 1^st st. (128)

Round 14: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (128)

Repeat round 14 until garment is 15.5” long or desired length. (Check to make sure you can knot it, if desired.)

If desired, work one round of sc trim at the bottom.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Move on to ruffled sleeves section.

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Round 7: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 7 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 7 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (180)

Round 8: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 8 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 8 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (200)

Round 9: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 9 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 9 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (220)

Round 10: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1 st, 1 herr-dc in next 10 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 10 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (240)

Rounds 11-13: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (240)

Round 14: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 35 sts, skip 50 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 70 sts, skip 50 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 35 sts, join to 1^st st. (140)

Round 15: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (140)

Repeat round 15 until garment is 17” long or desired length. (Check to make sure you can knot if, if desired.)

If desired, work one round of sc trim at the bottom.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Move on to ruffled sleeves section.

Ruffled Sleeves

Join yarn to RS of armhole, towards the bottom where the armpit would be.

Round 1: Ch 1, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (24,34, 40, 46, 50)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (48, 68, 80, 92, 100)

Round 3: Ch 1, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (48, 68, 80, 92, 100)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block.

Adult Yoke

Ch 100, join to 1^st ch.

Round 1: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each ch around, join to 1^st st. (100)

Round 2: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 4 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 4 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (120)

Round 3: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 5 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 5 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (140)

Round 4: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 6 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 6 sts, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (160)

Round 5: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (160)

Round 6: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 7 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 7 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (180)

Round 7: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 8 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 8 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (200)

Round 8: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 9 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 9 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (220)

Round 9: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (220)

Round 10: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 10 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 10 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (240)

Round 11: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 11 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 11 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (260)

XS

Rounds 12-20: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (260)

Round 21: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 38 sts, skip 54 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 76 sts, skip 54 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 38 sts, join to 1^st st. (152)

Round 22: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (152)

Repeat round 22 until garment is 22.5” or desired length. (Make sure you can knot it, if desired.)

If desired, work one round of sc trim at the bottom.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Move on to ruffled sleeves section.

Small

Round 12: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 12 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 12 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (280)

Rounds 13-21: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (280)

Round 22: Ch 1, turn, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 42 sts, skip 56 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 84 sts, skip 56 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 42 sts, join to 1^st st. (168)

Round 23: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (168)

Repeat round 23 until garment is 23” or desired length. (Make sure you can knot it, if desired.)

If desired, add one round of sc trim at the bottom.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Move on to ruffled sleeves section.

Medium

Round 12: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 12 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 12 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (280)

Round 13: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 13 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 13 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (300)

Rounds 14-25: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (300)

Round 26: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 45 sts, skip 60 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 90 sts, skip 60 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 45 sts, join to 1^st st. (180)

Round 27: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (180)

Repeat round 27 until garment is 23.5” or desired length. (Make sure you can knot it, if desired.)

If desired, add one round of sc trim at the bottom.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Move on to ruffled sleeves section.

Large

Round 12: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 12 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 12 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (280)

Round 13: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 13 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 13 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (300)

Round 14: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 14 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 14 sts, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (320)

Rounds 15-25: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (320)

Round 26: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 49 sts, skip 62 sts, 1 herr- dc in each of the next 98 sts, skip 62 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 49 sts, join to 1^st st. (196)

Round 27: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (196)

Repeat round 27 until garment is 23.5” or desired length. (Make sure you can knot it, if desired.)

If desired, work one round of sc trim at the bottom.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Move on to ruffled sleeves section.

X-Large

Round 12: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 12 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 12 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (280)

Round 13: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 13 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 13 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (300)

Round 14: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 14 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 14 sts, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (320)

Round 15: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 15 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 15 sts, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (340)

Rounds 16-27: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (340)

Round 28: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 54 sts, skip 62 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 108 sts, skip 62 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 54 sts, join to 1^st st. (216)

Round 29: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (216)

Repeat round 29 until garment is 24” or desired length. (Make sure you can knot it, if desired.)

If desired, work one round of sc trim at the bottom.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Move on to ruffled sleeves section.

2X

Round 12: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 12 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 12 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (280)

Round 13: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 13 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 13 sts*, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (300)

Round 14: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 14 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 14 sts, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (320)

Round 15: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 15 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 15 sts, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (340)

Round 16: Ch 2, turn, 2 herr-dc in 1^st st, 1 herr-dc in next 16 sts, *2 herr-dc in next st, 1 herr-dc in next 16 sts, repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (360)

Rounds 17-29: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (360)

Round 30: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 58 sts, skip 64 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 116 sts, skip 64 sts, 1 herr-dc in each of the next 58 sts, join to 1^st st. (232)

Round 31: Ch 2, turn, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (232)

Repeat round 31 until garment is 25” or desired length. (Make sure you can knot it, if desired.)

If desired, work one round of sc trim at the bottom.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Move on to ruffle sleeves section.

Ruffle Sleeves

Join yarn to RS of armhole, towards the bottom where the armpit would be.

Round 1: Ch 1, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (54, 56, 60, 62, 62, 64)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (108, 112, 120, 124, 124, 128)

Round 3: Ch 1, 1 herr-dc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (108, 112, 120, 124, 124, 128)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block.

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5 Comments

Carolyn Fuller says:

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Looking. Forward to my first order

Mrs Miller says:

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What are the measurements for the women’s sizes? I can’t afford to keep buying patterns that don’t fit. ????

1. TwoBrothersBlankets says:
  
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  If you click the link to Ravelry or Etsy the actual listing has all the sizes and measurements.
  
Dawn says:

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I’m just wondering is a worsted weight yarn always a # 4. You say a light weight worsted. Not sure what that means.

1. Michelle says:
  
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  Worsted is always #4 but some are lighter/thinner than others.