This is a crochet design for the Harper Tee, a simple and adaptable top that will look great with everything you own. Simple Half Double crochet stitches give this lovely and contemporary texture. Crochet Pattern, Crochet Top Pattern ,Crochet Tee Pattern , Crochet Top, Crochet Tee
Finished Sizes
This Crochet top is made to be slightly loose fitting, with approximately 1”-2” of positive ease added.
The measurements are Finished garment sizes, not actual bust measurements.
When choosing your size, find the bust measurement that equals approximately 2” more than your actual bust measurement and make that size.
Length measurements are taken with top laying flat after blocking.
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X |
| Bust | 32” | 36” | 40” | 44” | 48” | 52” | 56” | 60” | 64” |
| Panel Width | 16” | 18” | 20” | 22” | 24” | 26” | 28” | 30” | 32” |
| Tunic Length | 25.5” | 26.25” | 26.5” | 27” | 27.25” | 27.5” | 27.5” | 28” | 28” |
| Hip Length | 22.5” | 23” | 23.25” | 23.5” | 24” | 24” | 24” | 24.5” | 24.5” |
| Crop Length | 18” | 19” | 19.5” | 19.5” | 19.5” | 20” | 20” | 20.5” | 20.5” |
Materials
==> Yarn
Lion Brand Coboo (Category 3-Light, Dk weight) or appropriate category 3 yarn substitute. The Cropped Version uses our Hand Dyed Yarn in the colors “Wanderer” and “Grassy Fields”
==>Yardage
For Sizes XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
==>Tunic Length Version
First Color (Tan)- 2(2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins
Second Color (Steele Blue)- 2(3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins
Or 800(900, 1000, 1075, 1200, 1275, 1350, 1475, 1525) yds of similar category 3-light weight yarn that matches gauge.
==>Hip Length Version
First Color (Tan)- 2(2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins
Second Color (Steele Blue)- 2(3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4)
Or 700 (800, 900, 975, 1050, 1125, 1200, 1300, 1350) yds of similar category 3-light weight yarn that matches gauge.
==>Crop Length Version
First Color (Wanderer)- 1(2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)
Second Color (Grassy Fields)- 2(2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3)
Or 550(650, 700, 775, 825, 900, 975, 1050, 1100) yds of similar category 3-light weight yarn that matches gauge.
Notions
- Size G (4.0 mm) hook
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
Gauge
Gauge before Blocking
15 Hdc and 12 Hdc Rows = 4”
Gauge after Blocking
14 Hdc and 11 Hdc rows = 4”
**It is very important to check gauge before you begin to ensure proper fit**
Abbreviations Used
- Yo- Yarn Over Ch- Chain
- St- Stitch
- Fhdc- Foundation Half Double Crochet Hdc- Half Double Crochet
Pattern Notes
- Pattern is worked in 2 identical “T” shaped panels from bottom up
- Ch 2 does NOT count as a stitch throughout
- First Color is Tan. The second color is Steele Blue
- Total Stitches are indicated between [ ]
- The sizing guide follows size XS(S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). E.g. “Ch 58(65, 72, 79, 86, 93, 100, 107, 114)” means Ch 58 for XS, Ch 65 for Small, Ch 72 for Medium, Ch 79 for Large, Ch 86 for XL, Ch 93 for 2X, Ch 100 for 3X, Ch 107 for 4X, Ch 114 for 5X. If there is only one number, it applies to all sizes.
Pattern
Instructions written XS(S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Panels
*Make 2
Bottom Section
With First Color
Row 1: Fhdc 56(63, 70, 77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112). Ch 2, Turn.
*If you are uncomfortable with the Fhdc, you can Ch 58(65, 72, 79, 86, 93, 100, 107, 114), Hdc in the 3rd Ch from the hook and in each Ch across*
Row 2: Hdc in the first St and each St across. Ch 2, Turn. [56(63, 70, 77, 84, 91, 98, 105,112)]
*Hip Length*
Repeat row 2 until your panel measures approximately 7(7, 7, 7, 7, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5)” or until you have completed 19(19, 19, 19, 19, 18, 18, 18, 18) rows.
*Tunic Length*
Repeat row 2 until your panel measures approximately 8.75” or until you have completed 24 rows.
*Cropped Length*
Repeat row 2 until your panel measures approximately 5.5(6, 6, 5.75, 5.5, 5.5, 5.5, 5.5, 5.5)” or until you have completed 15(17, 17, 16, 15, 15, 15, 15, 15) rows.
Striped Section
Row 1: Hdc in the first St and each St across until the very last St. Hdc in the last St but before you finish the St, Yo in your new color and finish the Hdc with the new color. Ch 2, Turn. [56(63, 70, 77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112)]
This is where we will begin to make the stripes, you will now be carrying the first color along with you behind the second color and changing the color at the end of each row.
Row 2: In the second color, Hdc in the first St and each St across. (Make sure to carry your first color with you and switch to the first color at the end of the row.) Ch 2, Turn. [56(63, 70, 77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112)]
Tip: Right before changing colors, it is helpful to check to make sure that the non dominant color yarn is not peeking through the front of your work or bunching up. If it is, simply give the non dominant yarn a gentle tug to even out the stitches.
Row 3: In the first color, Hdc in the first St and each St across. (Make sure to carry your second color with you and switch to the second color at the end of the row.) Ch 2, Turn. [56(63, 70, 77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112)]
*Hip Length*
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until your panel measures approximately 15(15, 15, 15, 15, 14.5, 14.5,14.5, 14.5)” or until you have completed 22 rows.
*Tunic Length*
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until your panel measures approximately 18.25” or until you have completed 26 rows.
*Cropped Length*
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until your panel measures approximately 10.5(11.25, 11.25, 11, 10.5,10.5, 10.5, 10.5, 10.5)” or until you have completed 14 rows.
***Finish off with the First Color. The remainder of the top will be made in the second color.***
Top Section
Ch 16, Turn.
Row 1: Sk 2 the first 2 Ch St. Hdc across the remaining 14 Ch stitches, Hdc across the body stitches. Ch 16, Turn. Sk 2 St. [70(77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 119, 126) Hdc only]
Row 2: Sk 2 the first 2 Ch St. Hdc across the remaining 14 Ch stitches and in each St across.
Ch 2, Turn. [84(91, 98, 105, 112, 119, 126, 133, 140)]
Row 3: Hdc in the first St and each St across. Ch 2, Turn. [84(91, 98, 105, 112, 119, 126, 133,140)]
*Hip Length*
Repeat Row 3 until your panel measures 20.5(23, 23.25, 23.5, 24, 24, 24, 24.5, 24.5)” or until
you have completed 21(22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 26, 27, 27) rows.
*Tunic Length*
Repeat Row 3 until your panel measures 25.75(26.25, 26.5, 27, 27.25, 27.5, 27.5, 28, 28)” or
until you have completed 21(22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 26, 27, 27) rows.
*Cropped Length*
Repeat Row 3 until your panel measures 18(19, 19.5, 19.5, 19.5, 20, 20, 20.5, 20.5)” or until
you have completed 21(22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 26, 27, 27) rows.
Finish off leaving a long tail to seam up the shoulders.
Construction
Lay your panels on top of one another with right sides facing each other. Using your yarn needle and the yarn tail, seam the shoulders together using the mattress stitch.
It is helpful to use stitch markers to mark how far in you will be sewing. I sewed approximately 7” or 25 Stitches inward from the edge of both sleeves.
You can customize the size of your neckline by adding or reducing the number of stitches you seam.
Once you have your shoulders seamed, cut a piece of yarn about 3 times as long as your side seam.
Beginning at the bottom corner of your sleeve, mattress stitch down to the bottom of your top.
Tie Off, Tuck in those ends and enjoy your new Harper Tee!