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I’m so excited to introduce this quick and easy summer crochet top pattern! The Eyelet Lace Tee is a mesh style tee that is constructed from two matching rectangles that are simply seamed at the shoulders and sides.
It features basic stitches and doesn’t have any shaping to worry about, so it’s a great beginner crochet garment pattern for anyone to try!
In adult sizes from XS to 5XL (30″-62″ chest sizes) you can adapt the length and armhole depth to suit you perfectly.
In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to crochet a mesh crochet top pattern including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.
This free summer top crochet pattern is a wonderful, beginner-friendly project. It uses a simple pattern repeat to create the top and bottom eyelet lace detail and an equally simple repeat for the body.
It really is a garment that anyone can achieve and most of all enjoy making!
Made with two matching panels for the front and back which are seamed at the sides and shoulders it is completely customisable in every aspect to ensure it fits you perfectly.
The top has classic, clean lines that will suit anyone and you can adjust so many aspects of it to make it really unique and special for you.
You can change the width, length, armhole depth, add sleeves, change the neckline, you can do whatever you like with this simple t shirt blueprint. (I’m planning on making a chunky wool one with sleeves for the Winter!)
Another great top to try if you love this construction is my Mystical Tee that is a simple crochet top pattern that also uses two rectangles and a beautifully textured stitch with a more closed feel.
Things you’ll love about this easy crochet top for summer
Getting Started: Materials Needed for Your Easy Crochet Top
Sizing
The Eyelet Lace crochet top free pattern comes in sizes XS-5XL with instructions on how to adjust it to suit you. (I always try to add this as my Mum is much shorter than me and always complains that patterns are too long for her!)
Size – Bust (inches/cm), Length (inches/cm), Armhole depth (inches/cm)
XS – 30in/76cm – 22in/56cm – 9in/23cm
S – 34in/86cm – 22in/56cm – 9in/23cm
M – 38in/96cm – 22in/56cm – 9.5in/24cm
L – 42in/107cm – 24in/61cm – 9.5in/24cm
XL – 46in/117cm – 24in/61cm – 10in/25cm
2XL – 50in/127cm – 24in/61cm – 10in/25cm
3XL – 54in/137cm – 26in/66cm – 10in/25cm
4XL – 58in/147cm – 26in/66cm – 10.5in/26.5cm
5XL – 62in/157cm = 26in/66cm – 11in/28cm
Yarn
To make the easy tee I used James C Brett – It’s 100% Pure Cotton DK which is 100% double knit cotton, 215m/100g in Cream (IC-01). It’s such a lovely light cotton with a fabulous ‘bounce’ to it that makes it great for summer garments and shawls.
How much yarn do I need to crochet the summer top?
You will need 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 7, 7) balls of yarn to make the top.
As a great alternative – one of my fabulous testers used Lion Brand: Coboo 3ply Cotton Yarn, which is 50% cotton, 50% bamboo, 212m/100g and looks so beautiful! It comes in some awesome colours and is super comfy to wear.
Other Materials
Along with your yarn, you will need the following:
- A 4mm/G crochet hook or hook size that meets the pattern gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
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Pattern Gauge
16 sts and 8 rows of Set Pattern = 4in x 4in (10cm by 10cm).
Read all about how to make a crochet gauge swatch and why it matters.
Video Tutorial: Follow Along to Crochet a Summer Top
Step by Step Video Tutorial
Come along as I show you the stitch pattern repeat in this step-by-step video tutorial.
Crochet Terms You’ll Need to Know
Glossary and Abbreviations
beg – beginning
ch(s) – chain(s)
ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)
rep – repeat
RS – right side
sp – space
ss/sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
Yoh – yarn over hook
Stitches
The pattern is written in standard US terms, featuring lovely long crochet stitches and uses the following:
sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)
tr – treble crochet (UK dtr – double treble)
Before you dive into crocheting your top, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!
These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience.
Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!
- The summer crochet top is made from two matching panels for the front and back that are then seamed together for the shoulders and sides.
- A ch1 or ch3 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
- The top is worked from the top down.
- Turn your work at the end of each row.
- Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
- Before you start, go through the pattern and highlight/mark the stitch and row counts that correspond to the size you are making (this will make your life much easier!).
- Make sure that you are familiar with all of the stitches in the abbreviations list before you begin.
- Instructions are given for the smallest size, with larger sizes in brackets ( ). E.g. XS (S, M, L, XL), (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).
- If an instruction does not apply to a particular size then a – is used instead of a number. E.g. – (-, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) means that the XS and S sizes do not apply to this instruction.
- Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each Row. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous Row.
- The pattern uses standard US crochet terms.
Eyelet Lace Tee Written Pattern
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Learning to Crochet Garments
If you’re new to crochet garments and worried about all the sizing, seaming, gauge and other things that might seem really daunting, please don’t worry. I used to feel exactly the same! If you can make a blanket, then you can make this garment. I promise!
I’ve written all about my experience with learning to both make and design garments and you can learn about crochet garment making and make sure you explore all of these fabulous easy crochet cardigan patterns too. There are so many options out there for every skill level and style!
We also have an article all about how to make perfect crochet garments which is a great read packed full of experience and tips!
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Inspiration: Other Easy Crochet Top Patterns To Try
If you enjoy crocheting summer tops and tees then you’ll love these too:
- Verona Tee – a delicate filet crochet top pattern with tricky shaping.
- Hawthorne Tee – a simple V neck crochet top with lace sleeves and a body worked in rounds.
- Easy Peachy Top – a classy bikini cover up pattern that you can make any length you want.
