Crochet Kids T-Shirt
Crochet kids' T-shirts are the perfect blend of comfort and style for your little ones. These adorable pieces not only keep your child looking trendy but also provide a soft and cozy feel against their skin. With a wide array of colors and patterns to choose from, you can easily find the perfect crochet kids' T-shirt to match your child's unique personality. Whether for a casual playdate or a special occasion, these charming tops are sure to be a hit with both parents and kids alike!
Materials
- #3 lightweight yarn, I used Paintbox Dk
- Tools
- 4mm (G) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional)
Instructions
Back Panel
Row 1. (RS) Fhdc 51 [54, 58, 62, 69, 72] Or Ch 53 [56, 60, 64, 71, 74], hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 51[54, 58, 62, 69, 72 sts]
Row 2. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across, turn.
Rows 3 – 34 [37, 43, 45, 49, 51] Rep row 2, or until work measures 11.5” [12.5, 14.5, 15, 16.5, 17].” Cut yarn, leave a long tail for seaming.
Front Panel
Rep Back Panel, but change colors as shown:
Size 2
Rows 1 – 13. (or 4.25”) Color A
Rows 14 – 16. (or 1”) Color B
Rows 17 – 19. (or 1”) Color A
Rows 20 – 22. (or 1”) Color B
Rows 23 – 34. (or 4.25”)
Size 4
Rows 1 – 14. (or 4.75”) Color A
Rows 15 – 17. (or 1”) Color B
Rows 18 – 20. (or 1”) Color A
Rows 21 – 23. (or 1”) Color B
Rows 24 – 37. (or 4.75”) Color A
Size 6
Rows 1 – 17. (or 5.75”) Color A
Rows 18 – 20. (or 1”) Color B
Rows 21 – 23. (or 1”) Color A
Rows 24 – 26. (or 1”) Color B
Rows 27 – 43. (or 5.75”) Color A
Size 8
Rows 1 – 18. (or 6”) Color A
Rows 19 – 21. (or 1”) Color B
Rows 22 – 24. (or 1”) Color A
Rows 25 – 27. (or 1”) Color B
Rows 28 – 45. (or 6”) Color A
Size 10/12
Rows 1 – 20. (or 6.75”) Color A
Rows 21 – 23. (or 1”) Color B
Rows 24 – 26. (or 1”) Color A
Rows 27 – 29. (or 1”) Color B
Rows 30 – 49. (or 6.75”) Color A
Size 14
Rows 1 – 21. (or 7”) Color A
Rows 22 – 24. (or 1”) Color B
Rows 25 – 27. (or 1”) Color A
Rows 28 – 30. (or 1”) Color B
Rows 31 – 51. (or 7”) Color A
Seaming
Sew when indicated using a length of yarn and the whip stitch/mattress stitch.
Shoulder Seams
Match up panels with right sides together, remember they’re sideways. The stripes run vertical in the center of the front panel. At the top edge, sew first shoulder together for 2.75 [3.25, 4, 4.25, 4.75, 5]” leave a 6 [6, 6.5, 6.5, 7, 7]” opening for the neck, then sew the second shoulder together for 2.75 [3.25, 4, 4.25, 4.75, 5].” Cut yarn.
Starting at the bottom, sew sides together, but leave 4.25 [4.75, 5, 5.5, 6.5, 7]” open for the armhole. Cut yarn.
Neck
It’s best to try it on now and make any adjustments.
Attach yarn with sl st to any st on neck opening. Ch 1, sc in same st and evenly around, join to first st with sl st. Cut yarn.
Sleeves
At bottom of armhole, attach yarn with a sl st.
Rnd 1. Ch 1, starting in the same st hdc evenly around for 30 [34, 36, 38, 46, 50] sts, sl st to first st to join, turn. 30 [34, 36, 38, 46, 50 sts]
Rnd 2. Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st around, sl st to first st to join, turn.
Rnd 3. Rep last row for a total of 8 [10, 12, 14, 15, 16] rows.
Decrease Sleeve
Rnd 1. Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc2tog, hdc in each st around, sl st to first st to join, turn.
29 [33, 35, 37, 45, 49 sts]
Rnd 2. Rep last row. 28 [32, 34, 36, 44, 48 sts]
Sleeve measures 3.5 [4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6]” long.
Repeat for other sleeve.
Weave in ends.