Garden Party Crochet Tee Free Pattern

Introducing my colorful Garden Party Crochet Tee Free Pattern! A cute, fun crochet garment to perfect your wardrobe this spring/summer. There is something so timeless about a lightweight crochet tee with beautiful lace texture and relaxed sleeves. The Garden Party Crochet Tee was designed to feel airy, feminine, and effortless to wear while still having enough texture to stand out beautifully.

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This design combines open lace stitches with a delicate, floral inspired waist detail that gives the tee a unique look without making the construction overly complicated. The oversized sleeves create soft movement, while the fitted waist section helps balance the silhouette perfectly.

The Garden Party Crochet Tee is perfect for summer walks, garden parties, beach outings, and casual layering throughout warmer months. Pair it with jeans, shorts, skirts, or even wear it over a simple dress for an elegant handmade look.

The free version below includes one size.

The premium PDF available on Etsy and Ravelry includes all 9 sizes from XS to 5XL, detailed stitch counts, photo guidance, and printable formatting.

Use code “GardenParty” for a 30% discount, valid until May 14th, 2026.

Garden Party Crochet Tee Free Pattern Details

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Terms: US Terminology

Construction:
The top is worked in sections beginning from the waist upward. Once the waist section is completed, the bust and sleeves are added. The shoulder and side seams are then sewn to shape the garment.

The lace waist section can easily be adjusted by adding or reducing rows for a more customized fit.

Materials

Yarn:
Any DK weight yarn in colors of your choice.

The prototype was made by holding 2 strands of sport weight yarn together to create a DK equivalent.

Estimated Yardage:
900 yards for the featured size

Hook:
5 mm Crochet Hook

Other Materials:
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Measuring Tape

Gauge

One repeat section over 19 chains and 11 rows measures 4” square before blocking.

Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Pattern Notes

Please read through the pattern before starting.

Chains at the beginning of rows count as stitches throughout the pattern.

Work into beginning chains unless otherwise stated.

A lightweight #3 yarn may also be substituted as long as the gauge is matched.

The modeled garment is shown with approximately 2” of positive ease.

Use waist measurements when selecting your size.

Abbreviations

ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
rep = repeat
Xtrl = crossed treble crochet

Special Stitch

Crossed Treble Crochet

First Row:
Skip next 3 sts, tr in next st, ch 1, tr in second skipped st, ch 1, repeat across.

Subsequent Rows:
Work tr in the second leg of the tr from row below, ch 1, then working in front of the tr just made, tr in the first leg of tr from row below.

This stitch is stacked over the previous crossed trebles from the row below while skipping all chain spaces.

Finished Measurements for Featured Size

Waist: 28 to 30”
Armhole Circumference: 12”
Sleeve Length: 12”

Premium PDF Pattern

The premium PDF version includes:

All 9 sizes from XS to 5XL
Detailed stitch counts for every size
Printable ad free formatting
Photo guidance
Tester notes
Schematic and measurements

The premium version is available on Etsy and Ravelry.

Garden Party Crochet Tee Pattern

Section 1 – Lower end

Make 2 pieces

Chain 51

Row 1: 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, *skip next 2 chs, sc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch, skip next 2 chs, 1 shell in next ch, rep from * to last 8 chs, skip next 2 chs, sc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch, skip next 2 chs, 3 dc in last ch.

5 shells/6 dc/12 sc/6 ch sp

Row 2: Ch 3(counts as a dc), turn, dc in next 4 sts, *ch 3, skip next 3 sts, dc in next, ch 3, skip 3 sts, dc in next 9 sts, rep from * to last shell, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, dc in next, ch 3, skip 3 sts, dc in last 5 sts.

31 dc/6 ch 3 sp

Row 3: Ch 1 (counts as sc), turn, sc in next st, *ch 5, skip next 3 sts and 2 chs, sc in next ch, ch 1, skip next st, sc in next ch, ch 5, skip next 2 chs and next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st, rep from * to last 2 sts, ch 5, sc in last 2 sts.

12 sc/5 ch 1 sp/6 ch 5 sp

Row 4: Ch 3, turn, dc in next st and next 3 chs, *ch 3, skip next 2 chs and next st, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 3, skip next st and 2 chs, dc in next 9 sts, rep from * to last 12 sts, ch 3, skip next 2 chs and next st, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 3, skip next st and 2 chs, dc in last 5 sts.

31 dc/6 ch 3 sp

Row 5: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in same st, * skip next 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, sc in ch, skip next 2 chs, 1 shell in next st, skip next 2 chs, sc in next ch, ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st, skip next 2 sts, 1 shell in next st, repeat from * to last 8 sts, skip next 2 chs, sc in next ch, ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st, skip next 2 sts, 3 dc in last st.

5 shells/6 dc/12 sc/6 ch sp,

This completes the first set of stars.

Rep Row 2 – 5, four more times.

Do not fasten off.

Edging

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across.

Crocheting across the next side.
Turn your piece 90°, to continue crocheting across the short side.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn

You are still crocheting on the same side as row 1.

Rows 2 – 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st across.

Do not fasten off, turn, crocheting across the lower end (the foundation row).

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across,

Do not fasten off, turn, crocheting across the 3rd side of the panel.

Repeat rows 1 – 3 as for the other side.

Check: Your panel should measure about 11”

For a perfect fit, add or remove the repeats to get the required measurement.

Fasten off.

Section 2 – Upper Panel and Sleeve

Continue the sleeve

Adding the sleeves on both sides.

Row 1:

Right side – Chain 44, fasten off.

Left side –

Join yarn with a slip stitch to the other side of the panel, chain 46

Working through the left and right sides

hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, pick up the waist from section 1, hdc in each st across, continue to the other sleeve – hdc in each ch across, turn. 143 Hdc

Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as the first tr and first ch 1, here and throughout), *skip next 3 sts, tr in next st, ch 1, tr in 2nd skipped st, ch 1, rep from * to the last 2 sts, ch 1, skip next st, tr in last, turn. 35 xtrl, 2 tr.

Row 3: Ch 5, *xtrl, ch 1, rep from * until last st, ch 1, skip ch sp, tr in last st (4th ch from the beginning ch 5), turn. 35 xtrl, 2 tr.

Rows 4 – 17: Rep row 3.

Continue the repeats until you have a piece measuring 10”

Edging

Crocheting around the whole panel.
Sc in each st/ch sp.

Row 18: Ch 1, sc in each st ch 1 sp across.

Do not fasten off.

Edging

Crocheting around the whole panel

Put 3 sc in each ch 5/tr

Round 1: Ch 1, *3 sc in each ch 5/tr across, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) at the corner, sc in each hdc st at the foundation sts, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) at next corner, rep from * around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

Make the second piece.

Finishing

Shoulder Seam

Lay the back panel flat and place the front panel’s edges across the edge.
Using stitch markers, attach the front panels to the back panels.
There will be a gap (would be the neckline)
Using either a darning needle or a crochet hook with mattress st or sl st, join the front panel to the back panel.
Repeat on the other side.

Side seam and armhole

Lay the front panels over the back panel.
Using either darning needing or a crochet hook with mattress st or sl st, join the lower ends of the sleeves, continue downwards to join the sides of the waist.
Fasten off and repeat on the other side.

Front opening/Neckline

Join yarn with a sl st to the lower end of the vest.
Crocheting upwards towards the neckline and back to the lower edge.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn

Fasten off.

Weave in all ends

Block your tee to measurement.

Final Thoughts

I absolutely loved designing the Garden Party Crochet Tee and cannot wait to see your beautiful versions. Whether you make it in bright summer shades, elegant neutrals, or soft pastels, this top is designed to become a lightweight staple in your handmade wardrobe.

If you make one, be sure to tag me on social media so I can see your version. Happy crocheting!