Crocheted from the top down in one piece, this pattern works up quickly thanks to double crochets and worsted weight yarn. This design is the “big sister” or “mom” to the Lil Raglan Tee.
Instructions are written for sizes as follows XS (S, M, L) XL (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). These sizes are based on chest measurements of 30 (34, 38, 42) 46 (50, 54, 58, 62) inches.
Yardage: Caron Cotton Cakes, or comparable worsted weight 500 (600, 750, 900) 1150 (1400, 1550, 1700, 1850) yards.
Detail
- Method : Crochet
- Skill Level : Beginner
- Hook : 4.5 mm (US G+)
- Other : Yarn Needle
- Yarn : Caron Cotton Cakes, or comparable worsted weight 500 (600, 750, 900) 1150 (1400, 1550, 1700, 1850) yards
- Gauge : 4” x 4” 14 dc x 9 rows
- Notes : Ch 2 at the end of a Round does not count as a stitch.This pattern is worked from the neck down, in one piece. Instructions are written for sizes as follows XS (S, M, L) XL (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). These sizes are based on chest measurements of 30 (34, 38, 42) 46 (50, 54, 58, 62) inches.
Abbreviations
- st stitch
- ch chain
- slst slip stitch
- dc double crochet
- fhdc foundation half double crochet
- bphdc back post half double crochet
- fphdc front post half double crochet
- dc2tog double crochet two together
Pattern
Yoke:
Round 1: Fhdc 72 (76, 80, 84) 88 (92, 92, 100, 100), join with slst to form a ring. Ch 2, turn.
Round 2: *Fphdc 2, bphdc2*, repeat from * to * around, join with slst to first st. Ch 2, turn. 72 (76, 80, 84) 88 (92, 92, 100, 100) hdc
Round 3: *Fphdc 2, bphdc2*, repeat from * to * around, join with slst to first st. Ch 2, turn. 72 (76, 80, 84) 88 (92, 92, 100, 100) hdc
Round 4: Dc 14 (15, 16, 17) 17 (18, 18, 20, 20), ch 2, dc 8 (8, 8, 8) 10 (10, 10, 10), ch 2, dc 28 (30, 32, 34) 34 (36, 36, 40, 40), ch 2, dc
dc 8 (8, 8, 8) 10 (10, 10, 10), ch 2, dc in remaining 14 (15, 16, 17) 17 (18, 18, 20, 20) sts. Join with slst to first st, ch 2, turn. 72 (76,80, 84) 88 (92, 92, 100, 100) dc
Round 5: *Dc in each st to ch sp, [dc, ch 2, dc] in ch sp*. Repeat from * to * around, dc in remaining sts. Join with slst to first st, ch 2, turn. 80 (84, 88, 92) 96 (100, 100, 108, 108) dc
Sizes XS – 2XL:
Rounds 6 – 18 (19, 21, 23) 25 (27) Repeat round 5. 184 (196, 216, 236) 256 (276) dc
Do not break yarn.
Sizes 3XL – 5XL:
Round 6: *Hdc in each st to ch sp, [hdc, ch 2, hdc] in ch sp*. Repeat from * to * around, hdc in remaining sts. Join with slst to first st, ch 2, turn. (108, 116, 116) hdc
Round 7: *Dc in each st to ch sp, [dc, ch 2, dc] in ch sp*. Repeat from * to * around, dc in remaining sts. Join with slst to first st, ch 2, turn. (108, 116, 124) dc
Rounds 8 – (29, 29, 33) Repeat rounds 6 – 7. (292, 300, 332) dc Do not break yarn.
Body:
Round 1: *Dc in each st to ch sp, dc in ch sp, sk all sts to next ch sp, dc in ch sp*. Repeat * to *, then dc in remaining sts. Join with slst to first st, ch 2, turn. 116 (124, 136, 148) 156 (168, 172, 180, 196) dc
Round 2: Dc in each st around. Join with slst to first st, ch 2, turn. 116 (124, 136, 148) 156 (168, 172, 180, 196) dc
Round 3 – 26 (26, 28, 28) 30 (30, 32, 32) or to desired length, less ribbing: Repeat Round 2. Ch 2, turn. 116 (124, 136, 148) 156 (168, 184, 200, 208) dc
Round (27, 27, 29) 31 (31, 33, 33): *Fphdc 2, bphdc2*, repeat from * to * around, join with slst to first st. Ch 2, turn. 116 (124, 136, 148) 156 (168, 184, 200, 208) hdc
Round (28, 28, 30) 32 (32, 34, 34): *Fphdc 2, bphdc2*, repeat from * to * around, join with slst to first st. 116 (124, 136, 148) 156 (168,172, 180, 196) hdc
Break yarn and weave in ends.
Sleeves:
Join yarn in underarm, leaving a long tail and ch 2. Round 1:
Sizes XS, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X: Dc in each st around, join with slst to first st. Ch 2, turn.
Sizes S, M, L: Dc 1, dc2tog, dc until 3 sts remain, dc2tog, dc 1, join with slst to first st. Ch 2, turn. 36 (36, 40, 44) 52 (56, 60, 60, 68)dc
Round 2 – 3 (4, 4, 4) 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) or to desired length, less ribbing: Repeat round 1. 36 (36, 40, 44) 52 (56, 60, 60, 68) dc
Round 4 – 5 (6, 6, 6) 7 (7, 7, 8, 8): *Fphdc 2, bphdc2*, repeat from * to * around, join with slst to first st. Ch 2, turn. 36 (36, 40, 44) 52(56, 60, 60, 68) hdc
Do not ch 2 and turn on final row.
Repeat on opposite side.
Break yarn and weave in ends. Note: if there is a gap in the underarm section, simply sew it closed using the tail where you joined the yarn for the sleeve.