A quick and easy Crochet Summer Top ~ The Wren Tee is a Free Pattern Here on the blog. The Wren Top comes in a Tank and a Tee Version. Find the Free Tank version here!

Read through the my inspiration, scroll down for the Free Tee Pattern, or Purchase the Full Color Coded Printable PDF with both the Tank + Tee versions Here.

One Design, Two Separate Styles

I wanted this Crochet Summer Top to be lightweight, versatile and something that everyone would love to have in their Handmade Wardrobe!

This design is unique in that you can choose to make it one of two ways……. or you can make both!

It can be made as a tee or a tank! How great is that?!

The Yarn

For this Crochet Summer Top, I used Lion Brand’s Coboo Yarn. It is a blend of 51% Cotton and 49% Rayon from Bamboo!!!! Coboo has been a huge hit this year and I can absolutely see why! The Bamboo gives this yarn an incredibly silky and smooth texture, which results in the most beautiful drape!

And the color palate for this yarn is absolutely perfect. They are all muted and more modern shades that can be paired so easily! My favorites are Mauve, Peach, Tan, Taupe, and Olive, but there are so many beautiful shades to choose from!

Shop For Coboo Yarn Here

Pattern

~Purchase the Color Coded Printable PDF with both the Tank + Tee Versions Here

~Save it to your Ravelry Here

To sum it up:

This easy Crochet Summer Top is the perfect piece to add to your handmade wardrobe. It is very beginner friendly and uses only one stitch throughout. If you can Sc and Ch, you can make this crochet tee. And even better, it is available in sizes XS-5XL and you can even modify this design to become a Tank. Find the Wren Tank Top Free Pattern here!

Yarn

~Lion Brand Coboo Yarn or appropriate size 3 light weight yarn substitute

Below is the approximate yardage for all sizes:

Notions

–Size I (5.5 mm) Hook

–Stitch Markers

–Yarn Needle

Gauge

12 St [Esc, Ch 1]= 5” and 11 rows in Esc= 4”

For Swatch- Ch 26 and work rows 1-11 of the pattern. Your swatch square will measure 5” wide by 4” tall. 

Sizing

This Crochet Summer Top is designed to be slightly loose fitting with approximately 4” of positive ease added. The bust measurements are Finished Garment sizes not actual bust measurements!

Abbreviations Used

Ch- Chain 

Yo- Yarn Over 

Ch Sp- Chain Space

Esc- Extended Single Crochet 

Dec- Decrease 

Sc- Single Crochet 

Sl St- Slip Stitch 

Pattern Notes:

-This Crochet Tee is worked in 2 separate panels from the bottom up and then seamed together. 

-Pattern repeat is [Esc, Ch1] in each chain space

-Ch 2 does NOT count as a Stitch throughout

Special Stitches

Extended Single Crochet– insert hook into stitch, draw up a loop. Yo, pull through one loop. Yo, pull through remaining 2 loops. 

The Wren Crochet Summer Top

Instructions written XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) 

Tip: It may be helpful to place a stitch marker in your Ch 2 Turning chain if you have a hard time seeing where to place your final Esc of the rows. 

Front Panel 

Row 1: Ch 78 (88, 98, 108, 118, 128, 138, 148, 158) Esc in the 4th Ch from the hook, then Ch  1. *Skip the next St. Esc, Ch1 in the next* repeat from * to *in all stitches ending with an  Esc in the last St. Ch 2, Turn. (38(43, 48, 53, 58, 63, 68, 73, 78 Esc)

Row 2-51: [Esc, Ch 1] in the first Ch Sp. and in each Ch Sp across, making sure to Esc in the  Ch 2 turning Ch. Ch 2, Turn. (38(43, 48, 53, 58, 63, 68, 73, 78 Esc)

***Tip: if you would like your top to be longer add more rows before you split for the neckline. Be sure to add the same amount of rows to the front and back panels.***

Neckline decreases start here, you will no longer be working across the entire row 

Row 52: [Esc, Ch 1] in the first 19 (21, 24, 26, 29, 31, 34, 36, 39) Ch Sp. Ch 2, Turn. (19(21, 24,  26, 29, 31, 34, 36, 39 Esc)

Row 53: Skip the first Ch Sp. [Esc, Ch 1] in the next Ch Sp and in each Ch Sp across. Ch 2,  Turn. (18(20, 23, 25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 38 Esc)

Row 54: [Esc, Ch 1] in first 16 (18, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31, 33, 36) Ch Sp. There are now 2 Ch Sp  remaining. Skip the next Ch Sp, then [Esc, Ch 1] in the last Ch Sp. Ch 2, Turn. (17(19,  22, 24, 27, 29, 32, 34, 37 Esc) 

Row 55: [Esc, Ch 1] in each Ch Sp across. Ch 2, Turn. (17(19, 22, 24, 27, 29, 32, 34, 37 Esc) 

Row 56: [Esc, Ch 1] in each Ch Sp across. Ch 2, Turn. (17(19, 22, 24, 27, 29, 32, 34, 37 Esc) 

Row 57: Skip the first Ch Sp. [Esc, Ch 1] in the next Ch Sp and in each Ch Sp across. Ch 2,  Turn. (16(18, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31, 33, 36 Esc)

Row 58: [Esc, Ch 1] in each Ch Sp across. Ch 2, Turn. (16(18, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31, 33, 36 Esc)

Row 59: Skip the first Ch Sp. [Esc, Ch 1] in the next Ch Sp and in each Ch Sp across. Ch 2,  Turn. (15(17, 20, 22, 25, 27, 30, 32, 35 Esc) 

Row 60: [Esc, Ch 1] in first 13 (15, 18, 20, 23, 25, 28, 30, 33) Ch Sp. There are now 2 Ch Sp  remaining. Skip the next Ch Sp, then [Esc, Ch 1] in the last Ch Sp. Ch 2, Turn. (14(16,  19, 21, 24, 26, 29, 31, 34 Esc) 

Row 61: Skip the first Ch Sp. [Esc, Ch 1] in the next Ch Sp and in each Ch Sp across. Ch 2,  Turn. (13(15, 18, 20, 23, 25, 28, 30, 33 Esc) 

Row 62: [Esc, Ch 1] in first 11(13, 16, 18, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31) Ch Sp. There are now 2 Ch Sp  remaining. Skip the next Ch Sp, then [Esc, Ch 1] in the last Ch Sp. Ch 2, Turn. (12(14,  17, 19, 22, 24, 27, 29, 32 Esc) 

Row 63: Skip the first Ch Sp. [Esc, Ch 1] in the next Ch Sp and in each Ch Sp across. Ch 2,  Turn. (11(13, 16, 18, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31 Esc) 

Row 64-67 (69, 70, 70, 71, 72, 72, 73, 74): [Esc, Ch 1] in each Ch Sp across. Ch 2, Turn.  (11(13, 16, 18, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31 Esc)

Finish off, leaving a tail to seam shoulders. 

Opposite Shoulder

Lay your panel in front of you with your finished shoulder on the left side. Join yarn with a Sl St  in the Esc farthest to your right from row 51. Then Ch 2.

Repeat the instructions from the first shoulder piece. 

Finish off, leaving a tail to seam shoulders. 

Back Panel 

Row 1: Ch 78 (88, 98, 108, 118, 128, 138, 148, 158) Esc in the 4th Ch from the hook, then Ch  1. *Skip the next St. [Esc, Ch1] in the next* repeat from * to *in all stitches ending with  an Esc in the last St. Ch 2, Turn. (38(43, 48, 53, 58, 63, 68, 73, 78 Esc)

Row 2-67 (69, 70, 70, 71, 72, 72, 73, 74): [Esc, Ch 1] in the first Ch Sp. and in each Ch Sp  across, making sure to Esc in the Ch 2 turning Ch. Ch 2, Turn. (38(43, 48, 53, 58, 63,  68, 73, 78 Esc)

Finish off

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.

Once you have your shoulders seamed, cut a piece of yarn about 3 times as long as your side seam. Place a stitch marker on your top marking where you want your seam to stop and your armholes to start. You will be seaming from the armhole down towards the bottom. A good place to begin your seam is Row 50 then seam down to Row 13. This will create the side slits. 

Sleeves 

Round 1: Join yarn with a Sl St in the bottom of the arm hole opening. Ch 1. [Esc, Ch 1] 36 (40, 42, 42, 44, 46, 46, 48, 48) around the armhole opening.  Join with a Sl St to the first Esc. (36(40, 42, 42, 44, 46, 46, 48, 48 Esc)

Round 2-3: Ch 1. [Esc, Ch 1] in each Ch Sp around. Join to the first Esc. (36(40, 42, 42, 44, 46, 46, 48, 48 Esc)

Finish off 

Repeat for the other sleeve

Neckline Trim (optional) 

Join yarn with a Sl St where the top shoulder seam. Ch 1, Sc around the neckline. Join with a Sl St to the first Sc. Repeat as many Sc rounds as desired. I made 3 Sc rounds for my neckline. 

Tie Off, tuck in those ends and enjoy your new Wren Tee!

Make sure to pin this pattern for later, and if you do make one tag me @Cactus.and.lace on Instagram and use the hashtag #CactusandlaceDesigns . I can’t wait to see your Wren Tees, and I would love to share your pics! 🌵

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