Soleil Crochet Lace Tee Pattern

Add beautiful handmade lace to your wardrobe with the Soleil Crochet Lace Tee Pattern. This light and stylish crochet top is created with joined floral motifs, giving the finished garment an intricate appearance without requiring complicated shaping.

The pattern includes nine sizes from XS to 5XL and instructions for customizing the length. Make it in a single color for a clean, elegant look or combine complementary shades to highlight the motif construction.

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A Beautiful Motif Crochet Top

The Soleil Lace Tee is made from individual crochet motifs that are joined while completing the final round. Only the first motif is worked completely on its own. Subsequent motifs are joined to the preceding motifs as you crochet.

The pattern explains how to join a motif to one, two, three or four surrounding motifs. Supporting photographs are included to help you understand the different joining points and follow the construction.

This method reduces the amount of sewing required after completing the body and creates smooth, decorative connections between the motifs.

The Soleil Collection

Meet the Soleil Collection—a versatile range of crochet garments designed for sunny vacations, relaxing beach days, and breezy evenings.

Soleil Dress – Available in sleeveless and three-quarter-sleeve versions, this beautiful dress is the perfect beach cover-up and can also be styled as an elegant evening outfit.

Soleil Tee – A light and stylish crochet tee that pairs effortlessly with shorts, trousers, or a skirt for a relaxed vacation look.

Soleil Shorts – The perfect beach cover-up shorts, available in multiple sizes for a comfortable and flattering fit.

Soleil Top – A lovely addition to your vacation wardrobe that can be worn as a stylish everyday top or a simple beach cover-up.

Soleil Cardigan – The perfect extra layer for a breezy evening, bringing comfort and effortless style to any vacation outfit.

Mix and match the pieces to create your own beautiful handmade vacation wardrobe.

How the Soleil Lace Tee Is Constructed

The top is made in two main sections.

Section one creates the body using joined motifs. The middle rows are completed first before additional rows are added to form the upper and lower sections. The neckline is created while completing the final upper row of motifs.

Section two creates the two shoulder straps. Each strap is crocheted in rows before being positioned and sewn securely to the front and back of the tee.

The length can be adjusted by adding or removing motif rows, allowing you to make a shorter top or a longer version with additional coverage.

Yarn and Materials

The sample was made using Lion Brand Truboo, a lightweight number 3 yarn with a soft feel and beautiful drape. Its smooth texture helps the lace motifs remain clearly defined.

Any DK weight yarn can be substituted. When choosing an alternative, look for a yarn that creates open, defined stitches without making the finished tee feel too stiff.

You will need:

Lion Brand Truboo or another DK weight yarn
A 4 mm crochet hook
Stitch markers
A yarn needle for sewing the straps and weaving in ends

Estimated yardage:

XS: 320 yards
S: 380 yards
M: 440 yards
L: 500 yards
XL: 560 yards
2XL: 620 yards
3XL: 700 yards
4XL: 760 yards
5XL: 820 yards

The exact amount required may vary if you change the length or substitute a yarn with a different texture or yardage.

Size Inclusive Crochet Pattern

The Soleil Crochet Lace Tee Pattern includes sizes XS to 5XL for bust measurements from 30 to 62 inches.

Finished bust measurements:

XS: 30 inches
S: 34 inches
M: 38 inches
L: 42 inches
XL: 46 inches
2XL: 50 inches
3XL: 54 inches
4XL: 58 inches
5XL: 62 inches

The modeled garment is shown in size Small with approximately 1 inch of positive ease.

Choose your size using your bust measurement and consider how closely you would like the tee to fit. A small amount of positive ease creates a comfortable fit while allowing the lace motifs to remain visible.

Checking Your Gauge

Gauge is especially important when working with joined motifs because a small difference in the size of each motif can significantly affect the finished garment measurements.

Rounds one to three form the complete gauge motif.

One motif should measure approximately 3 inches across when the chain spaces are excluded and approximately 4 inches across when the chain spaces are included.

Adjust your crochet hook size if necessary before beginning the body of the tee.

Customizing Your Soleil Lace Tee

There are several ways to personalize this crochet top.

You can adjust the length by adding or removing motif rows. Remember that additional rows will increase the amount of yarn required.

The shoulder straps can also be made longer or shorter. Try the tee on before permanently attaching the straps so you can check the neckline position and achieve a comfortable fit.

For a subtle look, make the entire tee in one color. To emphasize the individual motifs, use two coordinating shades or create a gentle gradient across the body.

Soft pink, cream, sage green, pale blue and warm neutrals would all work beautifully for this design. Brighter colors can create a bold summer statement.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated Intermediate and is written using US crochet terminology.

You should be comfortable working in rounds, reading repeated stitch instructions, joining motifs, working into chain spaces, crocheting in rows and sewing pieces together.

The photo supported instructions explain the different motif connections, including linear joining and joining a motif to several surrounding motifs.

Styling Your Crochet Lace Tee

The Soleil Lace Tee is a versatile piece that can be styled for many occasions.

Pair it with linen trousers or a flowing skirt for an elegant summer outfit. Wear it with jeans or shorts for a relaxed everyday look, or layer it over a simple camisole in a contrasting color to make the lace design stand out.

It can also be worn under a lightweight jacket or cardigan when the weather becomes cooler.