The Work to Weekend Pretty Lace Crochet Tee Top Free Pattern is a free and easy crochet pattern that is made to measure and size inclusive. It is designed to be intuitive and is written for beginners.
We love casual. If you are familiar with our blog you will know that we tend to design basic pieces that are easy to wear on an every day basis. Slouchy oversized sweaters, relaxed cardigans and carefree tops are our favourites. Clothing that is comfortable and can be thrown over jeans and shorts.
However we have been wanting to design a more structured top for a long time. Something that could be worn to work or in a more formal setting….but we are also aware that crocheted pieces take a lot of love and a lot of time. So we also wanted the top to be casual enough to wear over denim or at the beach.
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We are so happy with the way the Work to Weekend Pretty Lace Crochet Tee Top turned out. We have literally paired this with black pants and heels on a weekday, and then worn it with shorts on the weekend at a family picnic!
To create structure in this top – look for a slightly stiffer yarn. Something made from cotton or a cotton blend yarn. The one we selected was perfect and you can find all the details below in the section “Crochet Materials”. If you think you would like more stretch and drape then look for a yarn in acrylic or possibly a cotton and acrylic blend.
We kept our neckline simple and high and our sleeves short. However we would love to make another version with longer sleeves that hit the elbow. The great thing about a made to measure pattern is that you can customize the length, width, sleeves and neckline.
If you are looking for more cute tee tops, take a peek at The Sea to Sky Laced Short Sleeve and The Holiday Lace and Mesh Crochet Top.
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DESCRIPTION of the Work to Weekend Pretty Lace Crochet Tee Top
The Work to Weekend Pretty Lace Crochet Tee Top is a short sleeved top using mainly three types of stitches. It is designed to be structured with some positive ease. We have crocheted Kiks + Jack’s version to finish below the waist, however this is a made to measure pattern and is fully customizable. It features a higher crew neck design and rows of alternative stitch patterns. The sleeves are short with a lacy finish.
The Work to Weekend Pretty Lace Crochet Tee Top is a made to measure, size inclusive, and beginner friendly pattern. It can accommodate for different yarn gauges.
CROCHET MEASUREMENT & SIZES
The pattern instructions are made to measure, based on your required measurements.
Kiks + Jack Crochet will always try to write patterns that are “made to measure” (versus graded sized patterns) so that crocheters can get the wonderful benefits of making a garment that fits perfectly. However we do appreciate taking measurements can be inconvenient for some and have also provided standard measurements for those who wish to use it.
To use this pattern you will need the following measurements and you should write them down for easy reference:
Chest/Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest/bust. Do not draw the tape too tightly.
Finished length: Measure from below your waistline (or where you would like the top to end) up to the top of your shoulder. We wanted our top to hit a little lower than the waistline ie. just above the hips.
Armhole Depth: Measure from the top outside edge of the shoulder down to the armpit
Length to armpit: Measure from armpit to where you would like the sleeve to end. For this version we kept our sleeves short from about mid upper arm.
If you would like to use standard sizing for the chest/bust – then for XS (S, M , L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) use approximately 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) inches or 71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158) centimetres.
If you would like to use standard sizing for armhole depth – then for XS (S, M , L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) use approximately 6-6.5 (6.5-7, 7-7.5, 7.5-8, 8-8.5, 8.5-9, 9-9.5, 9.5-10, 10-10.5) inches or 15.5-16.5 (16.5-17.5, 17.5-19, 19-20.5, 20.5-21.5, 21.5-23, 23-24, 24-25.5, 25.5-26.5) centimetres
Note: The Work to Weekend Pretty Lace Crochet Tee Top is designed as a classic fit with some positive ease.
CROCHET GAUGE
Using a crochet hook size 4.5 mm (US size 7) approximately 14 stitches and 8 rows of double crochet in 4″ x 4″ (10 cm x 10 cm).
This pattern can accommodate for yarns with different gauges, however try to select a yarn and hook with a gauge similar to this version.
CROCHET MATERIALS for the Work to Weekend Pretty Lace Crochet Tee Top
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Yarn brand: Made with Love The Cottony One by Lion Brand Yarns. Weight 4/Worsted/Medium. 100g per skein and 185 yards (or 169 metres). We used the colour Marvellous Mushroom.
Other yarns that would give a similar look include:
24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand Yarns or purchased here on Amazon.
Softee Cotton by Bernat. We have worked quite a bit with this yarn and it is softer than Made with Love but equally gorgeous.
Approximately 3.4 Made with Love skeins or 630 yards (or 575 m) used for our garment (approximately XS) with a finished width of 17 inches and a finished length of 18 inches.
4.5 mm crochet hook (US size 7). We use many different crochet hooks and if you are looking for some great budget friendly ergonomic crochet hooks try these from Amazon. It comes in a set and the grip and the shape is amazing for beginner crocheters. However our absolute favourite, slightly more pricey crochet hooks are clover crochet hooks. You can buy them in a set or individually.
Measuring Tape. We use a super budget friendly measuring tape. Make sure it has cm and inches (not all patterns are written with both). We are always crocheting on the go so we like our tapes small and compact and we put one in our design area, one in our bag and one in our car. Retractable works best! We use these super cheap mini measuring tapes from Amazon.
Stitch Markers. We use these locking crochet stitch markers from Amazon and these stitch markers that do not lock. They are cheap and colourful.
Blocking Pins. You should buy more pins than you think you need. If you are going to take the time to block don’t skimp on the pins. We like T shaped stainless steel pins that don’t rust when they get wet. We love these blocking T pins from Amazon and the tin means the pins don’t fall out on the floor.
Yarn Needle. Buy blunt needles with large eyes for yarn. We use these Yarn Needles because we like the convenient bottle, they are budget friendly and we get lots of them!
Scissors. We love these thread snippers because they are cheap, we get two of them AND they come with a case (some don’t). Don’t carry these without the case! After you use thread snippers you won’t want to snip with scissors.
CROCHET STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS
The Work to Weekend Pretty Lace Crochet Tee Top pattern uses US terminology.
ch = chain (With one loop on your hook, yarn over and pull through the loop)
sc = single crochet (Insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You now have two loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all two loops)
dc = double crochet (Yarn over and insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You now have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. You now have two loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all two loops)
tc = treble crochet (Yarn over once and then yarn over again. Insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You should now have 4 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You should now have 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You should now have 2 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops)
tch = turning chain
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
sk = skip stitch
* = repeat the instructions following the * as directed
Note unless stated otherwise turning chains do not count as a stitch if there are 1 or 2 chains and the turning chain does count as a stitch if there are 3 or 4 chains.
SUMMARY of CONSTRUCTION for the Work to Weekend Pretty Lace Crochet Tee Top
The Work to Weekend Pretty Lace Crochet Tee Top is made by first crocheting a front panel and an identical back panel. We will start by crocheting the panels bottom up. We will then crochet the neckline on both panels after customizing the neckline opening. Small lacy sleeves will be crocheted directly on to the panels. This pattern is made to measure and can accommodate for different gauges.
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PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS for the Work to Weekend Pretty Lace Crochet Tee Top
Crochet the Main Back Panel
Calculate the length of your foundation chain as follows:
| Halve your “Chest/Bust Measurement“ | Our chest/bust measurement = 32 inches around Half our chest/bust measurement = 32/2 = 16 inches |
| Add additional 1-2 inches for positive ease | 16 + 1 = 17 inches |
Chain a length as calculated above counting the number of chains at the same time. Do not pull the chain too tight when you measure it.
Make sure the total number of chains is a multiple of 4. If the total number of chains is not a multiple of 4, then increase the number of chains so that the total number of chains is a multiple of 4. If you already have a multiple of 4 then keep it as is.
Chain 1 more.
Kiks + Jack Crochet Example: Our chest/bust measurement = 32 inches around and we have to chain 17 inches as per our calculation above. We reached 17 inches after chaining 60 chains. 60 is a multiple of 4. So we added 1 extra chain to make the total number of chains 61.
Row 1: ch4, 4dc in 5th ch from hook, sk 3 ch, *4dc in next ch, sk 3 ch, rep from * to the end, dc in the last ch. Turn
Row 2: ch 1, sk 1st st, 1sc in each st across the row, 1sc in top of tch. Turn
Row 3: ch3, sk 3st, *4dc in next st, sk 3st, rep from * to end of row ending with dc in tch. Turn.
Row 4: rep row 2
Row 5: ch3, sk 3st, *4dc in next st, sk 3st, rep from * to end of row ending with dc in tch. Turn.
It’s a great time to check if you are completely happy with the width of the top before you crochet any further. You may want to hold it up against you to check. If it’s perfect keep going. If you would like to make changes to the width, it is best to start again increasing or decreasing the number of chains that you originally used making sure you follow all the rules relating to the stitch multiples.
Row 6: repeat row 2
Kiks + Jack Crochet Tip: It can be helpful to count your stitches every time you crochet a “Row 2” to ensure you have the same number of stitches as your initial foundation chain (ie. you didn’t drop or add a stitch).
Row 7: ch 4, tc into 2nd st, tc across, tc into tch. Turn
Row 8: repeat row 2
Row 9: ch3, sk 3st, *4dc in next st, sk 3st, rep from * to end of row ending with dc in tch. Turn.
Row 10: repeat row 2
Repeat rows 3-10 until the total length is equal to your “Finished Length Measurement”. Finish on a single crochet row.
Fasten off.
Crochet the Front Panel
Repeat all the instructions under the Back Panel so that you have an identical front panel.
Measure the Neckline on the Back and and Front Panel
We will now measure out the neckline for the two panels.
Measure approximately 4 inches in from the left edge of the back panel and place a locking stitch marker (we will be adjusting the exact inches that is right for you shortly). This will be the start of your neck opening.
Repeat the same on the right side of the back panel.
Repeat the same on the front panel on both sides.
Attach the two panels together lining up the 4 stitch markers and securing the panels together with locking stitch markers. Place the panels over your head and adjust the stitch markers so that you are happy with the neck opening. If you would like it tighter then move the stitch markers closer to your neck. If you would like the neck opening wider, then move the stitch markers away from your neck. Make sure it is the same distance (use a measuring tape) on either side and on the front and back panel.
For reference, Kiks + Jack crocheted a size XS and measured 4 inches from each side for a tighter neckline.
Assembling the Work to Weekend Pretty Lace Crochet Tee Top
Kiks + Jack Crochet highly recommends blocking all your panels before assembly. Bocking your panels will set your panels to the shape and size you want and give it a polished look.
Kiks + Jack Crochet block our panels by pinning all the pieces on to an old yoga mat and manipulating the shape and edges so the front and back panel are similar. We then spray it with water focusing on the edges and ensuring it is well saturated. Do not remove the pins until the panels are completely bone dry.
Place the two panels together with the right side facing together and the wrong side facing outwards.
Using a yarn needle and matching yarn, seam the two shoulders together. Attach a yarn on the left side and seam (on the wrong side) across to the first stitch marker that is marking out the start of your neckline. Do the same on the other side.
Measure the “Armhole Depth Measurement“+ 1 inch from the top edge towards the bottom edge on the front and back panel, and place a locking stitch marker clipping both panels. This will mark the bottom of your sleeve opening under the armpit.
Do the same on the other side of the top.
You may want to try the top on again and see if you are comfortable with the armhole depth. If you would like more space you can move the stitch markers further away from your armpit. For example you may want to use the “Armhole Depth Measurement + 1.5 inches”. The opposite applies if you would like a tighter armhole opening. Make sure you use the same measurement on both sides.
Using a yarn needle and matching yarn seam the sides of your top together (make sure you are seaming on the wrong side and right sides are facing together). Start from the bottom edge and seam all the way up to the stitch markers.
(See diagram below – illustrative purposes only)
Do the same on the other side.
You should now have two panels seamed together at the shoulders and the sides, with arm openings. We will now crochet the sleeves directly on.
Crochet the Sleeves
You will now be crocheting directly around the sleeve opening.
Turn the top right side out.
Attach yarn at the stitch marker (at the bottom near the armpit).
Round 1: ch1 (place a stitch marker for reference in the chain 1), sc into each space and into each row of stitches. End the row on a multiple of 4 stitches. It is more important to crochet evenly rather than the actual number of double crochet stitches. At the end of the row sl st into the ch1.
Round 2: ch3, sk 3st, *4dc in next st, sk 3st, rep from * towards end of round, 3dc in last st, sl st to join at top of tch
Round 3: ch 1 (place a stitch marker), 1sc in each st towards the end of round, sl st to join
Round 4: ch3, sk 3st, *4dc in next st, sk 3st, rep from * to end of round, 3dc in last st, sl st to join at top of tch
Repeat round 3 – 4 in that order until your sleeve reaches the “Arm Length Measurement”. Note for our version, we added a round of triple crochet at the bottom, however this is optional.
Fasten off.
Repeat the sleeve on the other side of the top.
Crochet around the neckline
We did a simple single crochet around the neckline for the Kiks + Jack version. This is optional and will give it a slightly closer raised fit to the neck.
Attach yarn to the side of the neckline.
ch1, sc around the neckline, sl st to join. It is more important your single crochets are even rather than the actual number of single crochets.
Fasten off.
Celebrate the Work to Weekend Pretty Lace Crochet Tee Top
Weave in all your ends.
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