Oh sweet summer! Summer is my favorite season, what about you? I love the long lazy days, the sunshine and warmth, playing outside with my girls, hiking, swimming and the pretty sunsets! The Sweet Summer Tee is a must-make for the warmer months.
It’s slightly oversized for a comfy fit that flatters all body types. You can easily add or take away rows for a longer or shorter fit. It’s also perfect for beginners because there is minimal shaping and seaming.
I used Lion Brand Coboo for this top. It’s one of my absolute favorite yarns for garments. I used it for my Happy At Home Hoodie and my Bobble Crop Top!
Sweet Summer Tee Links-
The Sweet Summer Tee is available as a kit with Lion Brand. It comes with the digital PDF pattern + all the yarn needed to make your top! You can also customize your color choice.
Description: The Sweet Summer Tee is perfect for beginners! The simple stitches and easy shaping make for a fun and quick project. The slightly oversized fit makes it extra comfy and wearable.
Rows 46(46,48,50,50,52,54,54,56)— 57(57,59,61,61,63,65,65,67): Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across, turn.
Row 58(58,60,62,62,64,66,66,68): Do not Ch, Work 1 Sl St in first 5 stitches, Ch 1, Work 1 Hdc in the 6th St and each remaining St across row, turn. (34(37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58) Hdc)
Row 59(59,61,63,63,65,67,67,69): Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St until 2 Sts remain, Hdc2tog, turn. (33(36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57) Hdc)
Row 60(60,62,64,64,66,68,68,70): Ch 1, Hdc2tog, 1 Hdc in each St across, turn. (32(35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56) Hdc)
Row 66(66,68,70,70,72,74,74,76): Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across.
2X(3X,4X,5X) ONLY-
Row —(—,—,—,—,73,75,75,77): Repeat previous row.
Tie off; leave a tail for seaming.
Opposite Shoulder-
Lay your front panel down in front of you, with the finished shoulder on the right side. Count 39(42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63) stitches in towards center of shirt and join yarn with a Sl St. You will have 2 stitches left unworked in the center of the neckline, separating the shoulders.
Repeat Rows 45(45,47,49,49,51,53,53,55)- Rows 57(57,59,61,61,63,65,65,67) of the first Shoulder.
Row 58(58,60,62,62,64,66,66,68): Ch 1, work 1 Hdc in each St until 5 stitches remain, leave these unworked, turn. (34(37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58) Hdc)
Row 59(59,61,63,63,65,67,67,69): Ch 1, Hdc2tog, 1 Hdc in each St across, turn. (33(36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57) Hdc)
Row 60(60,62,64,64,66,68,68,70): Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St to within last 2 stitches, Hdc2tog, turn. (32(35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56) Hdc)
Row 66(66,68,70,70,72,74,74,76): Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across.
2X(3X,4X,5X) ONLY-
Row —(—,—,—,—,73,75,75,77): Repeat previous row.
Tie off; leave a tail for seaming.
Back Panel-
Repeat Rows 1-44(44,46,48,48,50,52,52,54) of the front panel.
Rows 45(45,47,49,49,51,53,53,55)—66(66,68,70,70,71,73,75,75,77): Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across, turn. (80(86, 92, 98, 104, 110, 116, 122, 128) Hdc)
Tie off.
Seam Together (refer to photo 1)-
Lay your front and back panel together, correct sides facing. Line your stitches up from both panels evenly. Seam the first shoulder together working through both panels using your method of choice. You can use a yarn needle and mattress stitch to join or use your hook and Sl St (through the outer loops only) across. Repeat on opposite shoulder.
Join yarn at the bottom hem (row 1) of the panels. Seam the sides together from the bottom up. Do not seam all the way to the top. Leave a 6.5(7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5) inch opening for the arm hole. Repeat on opposite side.
Neckline Trim (refer to photo 2)-
Lay your top out in front of you, correct side out, front panel up. Join yarn with a Sl St at right side of neckline atRow 58(58, 60, 62, 62, 64, 66, 66, 68). Ch 1, Work Half Double Crochet stitches evenly spaced down the side of the neckline, across the 2 empty stitches at bottom point of neckline, and back up the other side. Note- Stitch count is not crucial here, just try to make an even amount on both sides. Continue working Hdc stitches around the remainder of the neck opening until you reach your first St made. Join with a Sl St. Tie Off.
Sleeve Trim-
Join yarn at the seam at the bottom of the arm opening with a Sl St. Round 1: Ch 1, work Hdc stitches evenly around opening. Join to first St made with a Sl St. (St count is not crucial)
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St around, join to first St made with a Sl St.