Lake Breeze Tee – Free Crochet Garment Pattern

I probably say this every time that I design a new garment piece, but I think this is my favorite yet!!!! My ‘Lake Breeze Tee’ top pattern reminds of one of my favorite things, Summer! The perfect aqua color, shell design & lightweight yarn.

It’s such a nice, breathable top for summer. The length is great to go with a pair of leggings because it will cover the rear area. I love how lightweight and soft it is! This will be a favorite and sure to get many compliments.

About the Design

I originally wanted to design a swimsuit cover up with a shell design. But, I decided to make it into a top instead and I’m glad that I did! It’s so lightweight and breezy which makes it the perfect summertime top.

I wanted to design a piece that was easy enough, but looked more advanced, that a beginner crocheter could even make it. The way that I designed the Lake Breeze Tee is to work it up in the round and then split off for the sleeve section.

Then, just work the front part for the sleeves, and then the back. All that’s left is to sew the top edges of the sleeves together leaving a section open for the neck

About the Yarn

This has to be one of the softest yarns that I have ever crocheted with! It’s Lion Brand’s Truboo Yarn. I used the color Aqua. There are so many color options in the type of yarn, I especially like the color tangerine.

Truboo is a #3 yarn that is 100% bamboo. It’s super soft and has an amazing drape to it. It’s a super breathable and breezy material, so you will stay cool all summer long.

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Pattern

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Things you will need:

• Lion Brand Truboo (I used Aqua) ( #3 lightweight yarn, 241 yds per skein) 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins
• Size G – 4.00mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Tape Measure

Sizing:

• XS –  28’’-30’’ Bust
• S –  32’’-34’’ Bust
• M –  36’’-38’’ Bust       
• L –  40’’ – 42’’ Bust
• XL –  44’’-46’’ Bust
• 2X –  48’’-50’’ Bust
• 3X –  52’’-54’’ Bust

Stitch Key:

• Sc = single crochet
• Fsc = foundation single crochet
• Dc = double crochet
• Fldc = double crochet in front loop only
• Bldc = double crochet in back loop only
• T = turn
• Sk = skip
• Sl st = slip stitch
• Ch = chain

Gauge:

16 st x 9 r = 4’’ in double crochet

Notes:

1. If you are in between sizes, I would recommend going up to the next size up.
2. Designed with 2’’ positive ease.
3. Worked from the bottom up.
4. The body is worked in the round until you reach the arm section.  It will then be divided into a front and back section. 
5. Keep in mind that the weight of the yarn will pull and will stretch. So, once your top is finished, it may be a little longer than it appeared when you were working on it.  Just be careful if adding rows to lengthen 😉  
6. Sizing is as follows XS( S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)
7. It may be easier to highlight the size you are working on to help keep track
8. Model is wearing a size M, with a 38’’ bust.
9. Final stitch count is given at the end of each round
10. I will include other notes throughout the pattern when needed. 

Pattern:

Body:

Round 1: fsc 126 ( 144, 162, 180, 192, 210, 222) being careful not to twist, join with a sl st into 1st st  126 ( 144, 162, 180, 192, 210, 222) st

Round 2: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sk 2 st, 5 dc in next st, * sk 2 st, sc, sk 2 st, 5 dc in next st* repeat * to * until you reach the last 2 st, sl st into 1st st of round.  126 ( 144, 162, 180, 192, 210, 222) st  

OR (it may be easier to count it this way)  21 (24, 27, 30, 32, 35, 37) shells and  21 (24, 27, 30, 32, 35, 37) single crochet.

Round 3:  ch 3 (counts as dc st here and throughout) 4 dc in same st, sc in top of shell (3rd dc of the 5dc) * sk 2 st, 5 dc in next sc from previous round, sk 2 st, sc in top of shell* repeat * to * around, sl st into top of 1st dc (ch-3)  126 ( 144, 162, 180, 192, 210, 222) st  

OR (it may be easier to count it this way)  21 (24, 27, 30, 32, 35, 37) shells and  21 (24, 27, 30, 32, 35, 37) single crochet.

Round 4:  sl st into the next 2 st, you should be on the top of the shell (3rd dc of the 5dc) ch 1, sc in same st, sk 2 st, 5 dc in next sc from previous round, * sk 2 st, sc in top of shell, sk 2 st, 5 dc in next sc from previous round* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st sc of round

126 ( 144, 162, 180, 192, 210, 222) st  

OR (it may be easier to count it this way)  21 (24, 27, 30, 32, 35, 37)

shells and  21 (24, 27, 30, 32, 35, 37) single crochet.

Rounds 5 – 44 ( 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56):  Repeat round 3 & 4

Do not cut the yarn.

This is where we will split it into 2 sections to make the sleeves.

We will have a front section and a back section, both will be worked in the same manner

Front section:

Ch 26 (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38)

Cut the yarn

This is the bottom of one sleeve.

Count 63 (72, 81, 90, 96, 105, 111) st away from the st where the ch st start.

Start counting on this st and not the same stitch your ch st are in

Attach yarn in this stitch and ch 28 (30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40) do NOT cut yarn

You should have 62 ( 71, 80, 89, 95, 104, 110) st between the arm sections NOT counting the st the ch starts in

Round 45 ( 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57) :  work these st in the front loops only, dc in the 3rd ch st from hook and in each ch st until you reach the body of the top. (now, dc in both loops)  dc in the same st as ch st, dc in each st across until you reach other ch st

Dc in the same st as other ch st start, (work these st in front loops only) dc in each ch st

116 ( 129, 142, 155, 165, 178, 188) st

*we will come back for the back section later and work in the back loops of those chain st

Round 46 ( 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58) :

Ch 2, t, fldc in each st across

116 ( 129, 142, 155, 165, 178, 188) st

Round 47 ( 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59) :

Ch 2, t, bldc in each st across

116 ( 129, 142, 155, 165, 178, 188) st

Round 48 (50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60) –

Round 59 ( 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69) : 

Repeat rounds 46 ( 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58) & 47 ( 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59)

You can cut your yarn,  You are now done with the front section until later

Back section:

Lay your piece flat with the back facing you, attach your yarn toward the right

You will now work in the back loops from earlier

Round 45 ( 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57) :

Dc in each of the back loops of the ch st, dc in same st as ch st, dc (in both loop) each st across until you reach ch st, dc in same st as ch st, dc in the back loops of the ch st

116 ( 129, 142, 155, 165, 178, 188) st

Repeat rounds Round 46 ( 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58) – 59 ( 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69) of the front section for this section.

Cut yarn leaving a long tail.

You will now whip stitch the tops of the sleeves together, leaving an open space for the neck

Lay your piece flat, top facing you.  Whip stitch 45 ( 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75) stitches together

Repeat on the other side.

To finish, attach yarn anywhere around the edge of the sleeve, ch 1 and sc evenly around the edge, sl st when you get all the way around

Repeat for the other side

Weave in all ends!

I would love to your finished Lake Breeze Tees or your WIP! Please tag me @okiegirlblingnthings on Instagram so I can see!