The Block Party Tee Crochet Pattern uses an easy 2 row repeat and has very little sewing. It’s a quick & easy top! It’s made with DK weight cotton yarn, so it’s light enough to wear on even the warmest days.
The pattern has eyelets throughout which makes it such a lightweight and comfortable top to wear in the summer. You can wear a tank top, bralette, or even your swim suit underneath.
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Block Party Tee Crochet Pattern
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Materials
Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend in Flower Garden (approx. 2 skeins for S, M, L and 3 skeins for XL, 2X, 3X)
4.5 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors
Level
Intermediate
Pattern notes & stitches to know
Stitches and Abbreviations (US terms)
foundation sc (video below)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
ch – chain
· ch 1 does not count as sc
· ch 2 does not count as dc
· Pattern is written as one big rectangle (with space for the neckline). Then folded in half, sewing the sides closed.
Gauge: 14 dc x 7 rows = 4” x 4”
Sizes:
S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X – The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the end of the row count as (82, 90, 98, 106, 114, 122 sc) the 82 is S, 90 is M, 98 is L, 106 is XL, 114 is 2X, 122 is 3X.
– The top is intended to be loose fitting. For a tighter fit, size down
Approx Finished Size:
Bust: S (39”) M (43”) L (47”) XL (51”) 2X (55”) 3X (59”)
Length: S (18.75”) M (20.5”) L (22.25”) XL (24”) 2X (25.75”) 3X (27.5”)
Armhole: S (9”) M (9.5”) L (10”) XL (10.5”) 2X (11”) 3X (11.5”)
Size Small pictured on 5’0” model with 34” bust
Video Tutorial for the Foundation SC Stitch:
BLOCK PARTY TEE CROCHET PATTERN
Row 1: ch 2, starting in 2nd ch from hook, foundation sc 82, 90, 98, 106, 114, 122 (82, 90, 98, 106, 114, 122 sc)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 stitches, *ch 2, skip 2 stitches, sc in next 2 stitches* repeat from * to * across (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62 sc)
Row 3: ch 2, turn, dc in first 2 stitches, *ch 2, dc in next 2 sc* repeat from * to * across (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62 dc)
Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 stitches, *ch 2, sc in next 2 dc* repeat from * to * across (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62 sc)
Repeat rows 3 & 4 to Row 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62 sc)
The neckline is formed in the next row
Row 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49: ch 2, turn, dc in first 2 stitches, *ch 2, dc in next 2 sc* repeat from * to * 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 more times (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 dc)
Row 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50: ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 stitches, *ch 2, sc in next 2 dc* repeat from * to * 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 more times (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 sc)
Repeat previous 2 rows to Row 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 dc)
Fasten off
Lay the top so the finished part of the neckline is on the right.
Join yarn 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 44 stitches in from the left on row 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49.
Now you are working in the same direction on this row as the other side.
Repeat the neckline rows to Row 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 dc)
Do not fasten off
In the next row the back of the tee starts
Row 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68: ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 stitches, *ch 2, sc in next 2 dc* repeat from * to * 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 more times, ch 30, sc in the next dc from the opposite neckline (28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48 sc)
Row 49, 53, 57, 61, 65, 69: ch 2, turn, dc in first 2 stitches, *ch 2, dc in next 2 sc* repeat from * to * across to ch 30, ch 2, skip 2 chs, ** dc in next 2 chs, ch 2, skip 2 chs** repeat from ** to ** to the end of the ch, dc in next 2 sc, repeat from * to * to the end (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62 dc)
Row 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70: repeat row 4
Repeat rows 3 & 4 to Row 94, 102, 110, 118, 126, 134
Row 95, 103, 111, 119, 127, 135: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc and ch space across (82, 90, 98, 106, 114, 122 sc)
Fasten off.
SEWING
Fold in half so it looks like a top with the bottom edges lined up evenly. Using the yarn needle, sew up each side with a whip stitch leaving a 9”, 9.5”, 10”, 10.5”, 11”, 11.5” space at the top for armholes. Fasten off. Weave in all the ends. Turn right side out.
And you’re done with the Block Party Tee! I hope you love it!
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Is there a foundation chain ? If so how many do I need to make?
Hi! I used foundation sc. You can use a starting chain instead. So do the foundation sc amount + 1 more for your chain. Then start in the 2nd ch from the hook and single crochet across
Hi, if i want to make the top longer, how do i do it?
Hi! You can add as many rows as you’d like before you start the neckline, Then be sure to add the same amount of rows to the bottom. Hope that helps 🙂
I thought the foundation chain is the length until I read this message. I already in the neckline portion. Before sewing together, how can I increase the width without redoing. Please advise. Thank you.
Hi! You could try adding rows to the sides to increase the width?
Breann – I am emailing you because I am not on any other form of social media. I LOVE your Block-Party-Tee, but I am having trouble. I am 5’3” tall, 116 lbs., 34 bust, and wear xs tops. I started off making the size small. After a few rows, I could see there was no way this was going to fit me. I double & triple checked my count and it was correct. I used the 4.5mm hook. So, I decided to go up a size, and now I have tried the S, the M, and lastly the L, and none are the right size to be loose fitting. I am completely frustrated and cannot figure it out☹️ Do you have a tutorial for this pattern?
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Hi! No, I don’t have a video tutorial for this pattern. What is your gauge? You might have a much tighter tension than I do. What is the width of the top when you make it?
I love this design and it’s perfect for what I have been looking for this spring and summer!!! Fabulous design!!!
Thank you so much!!
I am very confused with this description…I am seeing the same row numbers and not sure what you mean…
Please help…
Repeat rows 3 & 4 to Row 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62 sc)
The neckline is formed in the next row
Row 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49: ch 2, turn, dc in first 2 stitches, *ch 2, dc in next 2 sc* repeat from * to * 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 more times (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 dc)
Row 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50: ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 stitches, *ch 2, sc in next 2 dc* repeat from * to * 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 more times (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 sc)
Repeat previous 2 rows to Row 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 dc)
Thank you
Hi! Those are for the different sizes. The first number is S, the second is M, and so on. What size are you making?
The size small should be about 19.5″ wide
So, am I making one rectangle for the entire tee or two?
One rectangle. Starting from the bottom of the front going up. Then over the shoulders and back down. The sides are then sewn together. The width of the rectangle is not the size of the bust, but half.
I too am having trouble trying to figure out this pattern. I was hoping to see a video made or some kind of diagram with the pattern.
Hi! Which part are you having trouble with?
I’m confused about the neckline. I’m new this. Do you have a video?
Hi! I don’t have a video right now. What are you having trouble with?
👋 Hello, I have a question about making this pattern. I have been following this pattern exactly, and I do know how to crochet, I am not a beginner, however even though I used a larger hook a 5.0 mm instead of a 4.5 mm (because I tend to crochet tighter than normal, so I usually go up one size) and I’m making this in the size large. Your note to us is that this is one big rectangle not two different pieces sewn together but one big rectangle that you fold together however when I fold mine together even though I am on Row 4 I can see that it is going to be too small, it looks like it’s for a child, instead. I did the foundation single crochet of the amount of 90 which is for a size large to begin with so I know I did that part correct and I’m following everything else that you have on here in the pattern but I don’t understand how it’s going to be 1 big rectangle and not two ?!?! Please tell me what I am doing wrong 🙏, I’m trying to make this sweater for my sister’s birthday and I think it’s so pretty in the picture 😍, but now it’s not looking correct for it to be one big rectangle !?! Hopeless in FL (Lisa) 🥺🤔thanks for all of your other patterns too because they’re really pretty and I really want to make them and I’m also going to be doing chemo caps for kids and adults so I like a lot of your hat patterns as well ❤️🩹, Thanks again !
Hi! The width of your rows is the width of the top. What is the width of the 90 stitches? The rectangle will be folded longways. Not across the short side 🙂