Easy Filet Crochet Top Free Pattern- Valerie Tee

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The Valerie Tee crochet pattern uses the same fun stitch combo as the Valerie Cowl! This easy pattern uses the filet crochet technique.

Pattern Details

This women’s crochet top is quick, simple, and super cute! You can wear this tee with one side off the shoulder, both sides off the shoulder, or as a regular tee shirt! The Valerie Tee crochet pattern is rated Easy in pattern difficulty. If you are new to crochet clothing, I highly recommend the Ultimate Guide to Crocheting Garments email series!

You do need to know how to sew crochet pieces together for this project. This pattern comes in women’s sizes XS-3X, with the stitch multiple included so you can make it any size.

The crochet top is made using WeCrochet Brava Sport! This super nice acrylic yarn is lightweight and great for summer crochet projects! It comes in a large variety of colors and can be machine washed and dried!

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Valerie Tee Crochet Pattern

Materials

456-1700 yards sport (#2) weight yarn

H (5.0mm) crochet hook

Scissors

Measuring tape

Yarn needle

Difficulty

Easy

Gauge

16 dc x 8 rows = 4”

Sizing

 XS- 30” bust – 456 yards

S- 34”- 683 yards

M- 38”- 788 yards

L- 42” – 950 yards

XL- 46” – 1000 yards

2X- 50”- 1500 yards

3X- 54” – 1700 yards

Pattern Notes

Starting chain does count as first stitch.

Pattern is worked as two rectangles that are sewn together at the end.

Pattern is written in smallest size with additional sizes in parentheses. Stitch count for all sizes will be in parentheses at the end of each row.

Garment has 3-5” positive ease. For a more fitted look, go down a size.

Tutorial on sewing crochet pieces together: https://youtu.be/PBsuB4NHFvQ

Rectangles are worked in multiples of 12 + 3.

Stitches Needed & Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(es)

ch(s)- chain(s)

dc- double crochet

*- repeat from

Rectangles (Make 2)

Ch 63 (75, 87, 99, 111, 123, 135)

Row 1: 1 dc in 4^th ch from hook, (starting chains count as 1 st) and in each of the next 5 chs, (ch 1, skip 1, 1 dc in next ch) 3 times, *1 dc in each of the next 6 chs, (ch 1, skip 1, 1 dc in next ch) 3 times*, repeat from * across. (46, 55, 64, 73, 82, 91, 100 dc)

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1^st dc and ch 1), turn, 1 dc in next dc, (ch 1, skip 1, 1 dc in next dc) twice, 1 dc in each of the next 6 dc, *(ch 1, skip 1, 1 dc in next dc) 3 times, 1 dc in each of the next 6 dc*, repeat from * across. (46, 55, 64, 73, 82, 91, 100 dc)

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts), turn, *1 dc in each of the next 6 dc, (ch 1, skip 1, 1 dc in next dc) 3 times*, repeat from * across. (46, 55, 64, 73, 82, 91, 100 dc)

Row 4: Ch 3 (counts), turn, *(1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc) 3 times, (ch 1, skip 1, 1 dc in next dc) 3 times*, repeat from * across. (46, 55, 64, 73, 82, 91, 100 dc)

Rows 5-6: Repeat rows 2-3.

Row 7: Ch 3 (counts), turn, *(1 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in next dc) 3 times, (ch 1, skip 1, 1 dc in next dc) 3 times*, repeat from * across. (46, 55, 64, 73, 82, 91, 100 dc)

Repeat rows 2-7 until rectangle reaches 23” (23”, 23”, 24”, 24”, 25”) long, ending with a repeat of row 6.

Fasten off. Weave in ends and block both rectangles.

Sewing

Lay one rectangle on top of the other, lining up the edges.  

With your yarn needle and a long piece of yarn, start at the bottom of one edge and begin sewing both rectangles together up one side. Stop sewing when you get to 10-12” unworked for armhole. Fasten off and weave in ends. Repeat on the other side.

Attach yarn to the top corner of your rectangles and sew together 10 stitches if you want an off the shoulder top or wew more stitches together for a more basic tee fit. Do the same on the other side, making sure to leave enough room for your head to go through.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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