Crochet Positano Tee Top - A Stylish and Comfortable Summer Essential

The Crochet Positano Tee Top is the perfect blend of style and comfort. With its intricate crochet detailing and breezy design, this top is a true wardrobe staple. Whether you're strolling along the beach or meeting friends for brunch, this versatile piece will effortlessly elevate your look. Pair it with your favorite denim shorts or flowy skirt for a laid-back yet chic ensemble that will turn heads wherever you go.

Materials

• 4mm (G/6) Crochet Hook
• 1170yds [1290yds, 1420yds] LB Collection Cotton Bamboo (245yds/100g) – “Magnolia/98” (5 [6,6] skeins)
• Tapestry Needle

Finished Size

Changes for “Women’s M/L” and “Women’s XL/XXL” sizes are in [ ].

Women’s XS/S

• Width: 20.5″ (52cm)
• Length: 20” (51cm)
• Sleeve Length: 4” (10cm)

Women’s M/L

• Width: 23.25″ (59cm)
• Length: 20.75” (53cm)
• Sleeve Length: 4.5” (11cm)

Women’s XL/XXL

• Width: 26″ (66cm)
• Length: 21.5” (55cm)
• Sleeve Length: 5” (13cm)

Gauge

16 stitches + 20 rows = 4″/10cm in single crochet

Stitches & Abbreviations

• st(s) – stitch(es)
• ch – chain stitch
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet

Skill Level

This is an “Easy” level crochet pattern (includes “How-To” photos). You must be familiar with basic crochet stitches and techniques. Directions are written so that they are easy to read and follow. All patterns are in English, and written in standard US terms.

Pattern

Note: The back/front of this tee is worked in the row, from side to side. This tee is worked in 4 parts (2 sleeves, 2 main parts), which are seamed together to create the final tee. It is imperative to check gauge and maintain an even tension throughout to ensure pieces fit together.

Front of Tee:

Ch85 [97,109] using DK yarn and 4mm hook.

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next 83 [95,107] sts. Turn your work. (84 [96,108] sts)

Row 2 – 69 [71,73]: Ch1, 1 hdc in same st. *1 sl st in next st, 1 hdc in next st. Repeat from the * 40 [46,52] more times. 1 sl st in next st. Turn your work. (84 [96,108] sts)

Row 70 [72,74] – 75 [78,80]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next 83 [95,107] sts. Turn your work. (84 [96,108] sts)

Row 76 [79,81]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *Ch3, skip 1 st, 1 sc in next st. Repeat from the * 39 [45,51] more times. Ch3, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next st. Turn your work. (42 [48,54] sts)

Row 77 [80,82]: Ch4 (counts as 1 dc + ch1), 1 sc in the 2nd ch of next ‘ch3’ space. *Ch3, 1 sc in the 2nd ch of next ‘ch3’ space. Repeat from the * 39 [45,51] more times. Ch1, 1 dc in next sc. Turn your work. (43 [49,55] sts)

Row 78 [81,83]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. *Ch3, 1 sc in the 2nd ch of next ‘ch3’ space. Repeat from the * 39 [45,51] more times. Ch3, 1 sc in next dc. Turn your work. (42 [48,54] sts)

Row 79 [82,84] – 86 [89,93]: Repeat row 77 [80,82] – 78 [81,83].

Row 87 [90,94]: Ch3 (counts as 1 hdc + ch1), 1 sc in the 2nd ch of next ‘ch3’ space. *Ch2, 1 sc in the 2nd ch of next ‘ch3’ space. Repeat from the * 39 [45,51] more times. Ch1, 1 hdc in next sc. Turn your work. (43 [49,55] sts)

Row 88 [91,95]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next ‘ch1’ space. *1 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next ‘ch2’ space. Repeat from the * 39 [45,51] more times. 1 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next hdc. Turn your work. (84 [96,108] sts)

Row 89 [92,96] – 94 [98,102]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next 83 [95,107] sts. Turn your work. (84 [96,108] sts)
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Back of Tee:

Ch85 [97,109] using DK yarn and 4mm hook.

Row 1 – 94 [98,102]: Repeat row 1 – 94 [98,102] of “Front of Sweater”.

Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Sleeve:

Ch59 [67,75] using DK yarn and 4mm hook.

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next 57 [65,73] sts. Turn your work. (58 [66,74] sts)

Row 2 – 24 [26,28]: Ch1, 1 hdc in same st. *1 sl st in next st, 1 hdc in next st. Repeat from the * 27 [31,35] more times. 1 sl st in next st. Turn your work. (58 [66,74] sts)

Row 25 [27,29] – 28 [30,34]: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in next 57 [65,73] sts. Turn your work. (58 [66,74] sts)

Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Assembly

Follow “Assembly Diagram” below.

Sweater:

Block the finished body of tee to correct height/width. Place the “Front of Tee” on top of the “Back of Tee”, flip the layout inside out, and join the two panels together by seaming ‘Row 1’ to ‘Row 69 [70,71]’ closed, working from the bottom to the top. The remaining openings are the armholes.

Seam the shoulders together (Row 94 [98,102]), working into all 23 [27,33] sts on the right-side shoulder, and all 23 [27,33] sts on the left-side shoulder. Leaving the unworked sts of row 94 [98,102] of the body of the tee unseamed. The remaining opening is the neckline.

Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Sleeves:

Flip each sleeve inside out and seam the sleeves along the ends of the rows, all along the underarm. Seam both sleeves onto the tee, where the armholes are.

Flip your completed tee right side out. Fold-over the cuff of the sleeve 1.5”/4cm, and join the edge of the folded cuff to the sleeve at one point.

Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.