The Riviera Crochet Tee Free Pattern is part of a 3 pattern collection inspired by my recent vacation.  The Riviera Tee is made from cotton so it is lightweight and perfect for summer days.

What I like best about the Riviera Tee is that you can really make it your own in so many ways. You will need more yarn than stated below in the pattern, but it could easily be made longer to be a sun dress! Or you can personalize it in your color choices and yarn selection. So many ways to make this your own. I also love that it is modest coverage. I love to create things I can wear in any setting: church, the beach, dinner, anywhere! The Riviera Tee is perfect for that!

Finished Bust:  28 (40, 51, 62, 73.5)”
Sizes: Extra Small/ Small (Medium/Large, 1X/2X/3X, 4X/5X)

Supply List:
Category #3 DK weight  yarn
6 Rainbow Colors: 6 Rainbow Colors: Approx 80 (115, 150, 190, 225) yds each
PaintBox Yarns Cotton DK used for design
Crochet Hook Size I-9 / 5.5 mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins (2)

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
Fhdc – foundation half double crochet
ch – chain loop
sc - single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
sk - skip

NOTES: 
This pattern is written for XS Size.
(Sizes Small, Medium/Large, 1X/2X/3X, 4X/5X in parenthesis)
This is meant to be a loose fitting item with at least 3 inches positive ease
Gauge: 12 hdc x 8 hdc rows = 4”

FINISHED FABRIC BEFORE ASSEMBLY:
 39 (40.5, 42, 43.5, 45)” long x 14 (20, 25.5, 31, 36.75)” wide

The pattern is written in rainbow colors. You can make this in a single color and just skip the color changes or make your own color scheme as shown in the Purple.

STRIPE 1, Color A
Row 1: Fhdc x 113 (117, 121, 125, 129).
Rows 2-2 (3, 4, 5, 6): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 113 (117, 121, 125, 129) hdc across. Turn.
Row 3 (4, 5, 6, 7): Ch 4 (acts as dc, ch 1), sk 2 hdc, *dc in next, ch 1, sk hdc* across, ending dc in last hdc, Turn.
Rows 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) – 5 (7, 9, 11, 13): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 113 (117, 121, 125, 129) hdc across. Turn.

STRIPE 2, Color B
Rows 1-2 (3, 4, 5, 6): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 113 (117, 121, 125, 129) hdc across. Turn.
Row 3 (4, 5, 6, 7): Ch 4 (acts as dc, ch 1), sk 2 hdc, *dc in next, ch 1, sk hdc* across, ending dc in last hdc, Turn.
Rows 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) – 5 (7, 9, 11, 13): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 113 (117, 121, 125, 129) hdc across. Turn. 

STRIPE 3, Color C
Work Rows 1-4 (6, 8, 10, 12) as for Stripe 2
Row 5 (7, 9, 11, 13): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 39 (40, 42, 43, 35) hdc, 35 (37, 37, 39, 39) sc, 39 (40, 42, 43, 45) hdc, turn.

STRIPE 4, Color D
Row 1: Ch 1 (does not act as a st); 39 (40, 42, 43, 35) hdc, ch 35 (37, 37, 39, 39), sk 35 (37, 37, 39, 39) sc, 39 (40, 42, 43, 35) hdc, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not act as a st); 39 (40, 42, 43, 35) hdc, 35 (37, 37, 39, 39) hdc in ch, 39 (40, 42, 43, 35) hdc, turn.
Rows 2-5 (7, 9, 11, 13): Work as for Stripe 1

STRIPE 5, Color E
Work Rows 1-5 (7, 9, 11, 13) as for Stripe 2

STRIPE 6, Color F
Work Rows 1-5 (7, 9, 11, 13) as for Stripe 2

Fasten Off.

FINISHED FABRIC BEFORE ASSEMBLY:
39 (40.5, 42, 43.5, 45)” wide x 14 (20, 25.5, 31, 36.75)” wide

ASSEMBLY:
Fold your work in half lengthwise, marrying the corners and use your fastenr to secure the corners to help with even seams.

From the folded side:
Measure 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)” and place pin or marker. (This will be your armhole).

Begin working from the corners and work sl st OR sc to marry the sides.
Work up to your marker for the armhole.

Fasten off.
Repeat on the other side.
Weave in all ends.
TURN YOUR GARMENT RIGHT SIDE OUT AND ENJOY!

This can also be a fabulous sun dress or cover up if you make the base fabric longer. I hope you enjoy this pattern and would love to see what you make if you share on social media be sure to tag #stitchandhustle

 

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