Please give a sunny welcome to our newest mid-weather free crochet pattern, the Coastal Tee!

This unique and stylish tee boasts the combination of a boat neckline and fun wide sleeves blended with a fitted torso. This fusion creates a top that’s both chic and comfortable, perfect for sunny outings or breezy evening strolls. The puff stitch design adds an extra layer of texture and elegance. The best part? The Coastal Tee includes instructions for six sizes, ensuring a flattering fit for a broad range of makers.

The Coastal Tee free crochet pattern is super easy to make

Designed with the advanced beginner in mind, this pattern comes complete with detailed instructions and simple beginner friendly construction. This is a great pattern for those new to making garments or looking for a quick simple make.

A fave feature of this pattern is the use of the iconic puff stitch for a texture and style accent.

The Coastal Tee Crochet Pattern works up best in your favorite cotton yarn making it perfect for spring and summer.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Supply List:
I used Wool And The Gang Shiny Happy Cotton in Sample
Also, you can use any DK or worsted weight yarn. You will want to swatch though!
Dishie and Simply Organic Cotton Worsted from WeCrochet would also be suitable.
Main Color: 525 (625, 700, 800, 900, 1025) yds
Contrast Color: 150 (160, 170, 180, 210, 250) yds
Crochet Hook Size I-9 / 5.5 mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fhdc – foundation half double crochet
ch – chain loop
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch

Pattern Puff Stitch (PS) :
- Wrap yarn over hook; insert hook into ch sp, wrap yarn over hook & pull through leaving 3 loops on hook
- Wrap yarn over hook; insert hook into same ch sp, wrap yarn over hook & pull through leaving 5 loops on hook
- Wrap yarn over hook and pull through ALL 5 loops to create the “puff” stitch

Sizes: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X)

Finished Measurements
Upper Body Width: 29 (30.5, 32, 33.5, 35, 36.5)”
Waist Circumference: 29 (32, 35, 38, 40.5, 42.5)”

NOTES:  
READ THROUGH PATTERN BEFORE BEGINNING
This pattern is written for Adult Woman Extra Small. (Sizes Small, Med, Large,1X  & 2X in parenthesis)
Fit with several inches positive ease.
This pattern is made in two panels, front & back.  
Assembly calls for Mattress Stitch Method, if you do not know this you can whip stitch instead.
Block BEFORE assembly

GAUGE: 4” sq  =  11 sts  x 10 rows  in hdc stitch

MAKE TWO IDENTICAL PANELS:
MAIN COLOR:
Row 1: fhdc x 84 (88, 92, 96, 100, 104), turn
Rows 2 - 6: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 83 (87, 91, 95, 99, 103)x hdc across for total 84 (88, 92, 96, 100, 104), hdc incl ch 2.

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR 
Row 7: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 83 (87, 91, 95, 99, 103)x hdc across for total 84 (88, 92, 96, 100, 104), hdc incl ch 2.
Row 8: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), *PS, ch 1, skip hdc* repeat * to * across, dc in last hdc – 40 (42, 44, 46, 48, 50) PS, 40 (42, 44, 46, 48, 50) ch 1. (not incl. ch 2, dc)
Row 9: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 83 (87, 91, 95, 99, 103)x hdc across for total 84 (88, 92, 96, 100, 104), hdc incl ch 2.

CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR:
Rows 10 - 12: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 83 (87, 91, 95, 99, 103)x hdc across for total 84 (88, 92, 96, 100, 104), hdc incl ch 2.

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR:
Row 13: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 83 (87, 91, 95, 99, 103)x hdc across for total 84 (88, 92, 96, 100, 104), hdc incl ch 2.

CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR:
Rows 14 - 17: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 83 (87, 91, 95, 99, 103)x hdc across for total 84 (88, 92, 96, 100, 104), hdc incl ch 2.

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR:
Row 18: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 83 (87, 91, 95, 99, 103)x hdc across for total 84 (88, 92, 96, 100, 104), hdc incl ch 2.

CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR:
Rows 19- 21: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 83 (87, 91, 95, 99, 103)x hdc across for total 84 (88, 92, 96, 100, 104), hdc incl ch 2.

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR 
Row 22: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 83 (87, 91, 95, 99, 103)x hdc across for total 84 (88, 92, 96, 100, 104), hdc incl ch 2.

Row 23: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), *PS, ch 1, skip hdc* repeat * to * across, dc in last hdc – 40 (42, 44, 46, 48, 50) PS, 40 (42, 44, 46, 48, 50) ch 1. (not incl. ch 2, dc)

Row 24: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 83 (87, 91, 95, 99, 103)x hdc across for total 84 (88, 92, 96, 100, 104), hdc incl ch 2.

CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR:
Rows 25-28: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 83 (87, 91, 95, 99, 103)x hdc across for total 84 (88, 92, 96, 100, 104), hdc incl ch 2.
Row 29: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 27 (29, 30, 32, 33, 34) hdc, 28 (28, 28, 30, 30, 32) x sc, 28 (30, 31, 33, 35, 36)x hdc.
Row 30: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 26 (28, 29, 31, 32, 33)x hdc, 1 sc, 28 (28, 28, 30, 30, 32) sl st, 1x sc, 27 (29, 30, 32, 34, 35)x hdc.
Fasten off.  

Go back to Row 1 and count 22 stitches from each end placing stitch marker at 23rd stitch on each side.
Attach Main color at stitch marker, then:
Rows 1 - 25: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 39 (43, 47, 51, 55, 59)x hdc across for total 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60) hdc incl ch 2.
Fasten off – leaving extremely long tail for assembly

Block both completed panels. (Check out blocking tips here!)

ASSEMBLY
Marry your two panels and this will now be INSIDE OUT - Begin at top 
Using your fastener, pin the panels together 27 (28, 30, 31, 33, 35) stitches from the corner on each side
Then connect the panels with sl st or whip stitch from your fastener to the corners and fasten off. 
Using your long tail from the bottom, and using mattress stitch method, attach the sides on the bottom panels and under arm on each side.
TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT – weave in all ends and enjoy!

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