SIZES: XS, (S, M, L,) XL, 2X, 3X, (4X, 5X).
Bust size in inches: 30, (34, 38, 42,) 46, 50, 54, (58, 62). Add approx. 2” of positive ease for final measurement. Choose your actual bust size from the measurements shown and when you make that coordinating size, your finished item will be 2" larger in circumference.
MATERIALS:
Expression Fiber Arts Oasis Camel Silk Fingering Yarn
Shown in color: Playa (500 yds./3.5 oz)
1005 (1080, 1200, 1365), 1440, 1520, 1680, (1755, 1915) yards used
3 (3, 3, 3) 3, 4, 4, (4, 4) skeins
If that color isn't available, any from this category will work.
The sample shown in size Small.
Hook:
US size 3.75mm (F) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Any size that is appropriate for the yarn selected. Refer to the tag/label for the recommended sizes.
Gauge is important for this top to ensure a good fit.
SKILL LEVEL:
Beginner - Perfect for those who are just beginning or have crocheted a project or two. Stitches include basic crochet stitches and the garment is worked all in one piece.
Notes From the Designer:
The Montastraea Tee is a beginner friendly crochet pattern. This tee is worked in a continuous round from the top down. No seaming is required! This tee is fitted with approximately 2" of positive ease. It features a fun open stitch combination and simple capped sleeves.
Designed by Michelle Ferguson
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- The pattern is worked in a continuous round throughout most of the design from the top down. No seaming! You can try it on as you go to ensure a great fit. Hurray!
- The length can be adjusted by adding or subtracting more rounds before the final round. The width can be adjusted by increasing in multiples of 10 for each round.
- A truly enjoyable beginner-friendly crochet top pattern with simple stitches! We hope you love it!
Errata:
You'll receive a digital file only (instantly downloadable as a PDF) and won't be shipped anything. Please allow a few minutes for the download link to be emailed to you. If the email doesn't arrive within a few minutes, just log into your account on our site and you'll see your Completed Orders. From there, you'll find the download link.
Enjoy your crocheting!
Chandi
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Customer Reviews 5 (64 Reviews) Write a Review
Beautiful sweater
great sweater, challenging,
Montastraea
I love this pattern. I can't wait to make it.
Good Experience!
Wonderful patterns! Thanks ❤️
MONTASTRAEA
Not tried it Yet! Looking forward to an excellent knitting experience with one of your awesome patterns.
Gorgeous
I love her easy to understand patterns and the yarn is just as silky as this sweater. My friend is teaching how to knit so I hope I can do that soon. Can’t wait to make my next one
great pattern
nice pattern, i have not started this one yet but it is on my to do list.
Montastraea
This is a great pattern to get a handle on top down construction, which I have always found above my pay grade. I'm working on the design now, about 1/2 done and it is an awesome success!
Montrastaea Pattern
I just finished my swatch and am 4 rows into my new T-Shirt. I’m already loving the simplicity of the pattern and texture of the stitches I’m creating.
Montastraea
This was a wonderful pattern to start my journey into wearables! The top-down allowed me to try the garment on as I went to get the fit that I wanted, which has always been a worry to me and why I hadn’t tried to make a top before. The pattern features a simple four row pattern making it ideal for a beginner. I will definitely be making this one again!
Montastraea
Pretty easy and beautiful result. I adjusted the bottom part a bit to make it a bit fitted and love the result. Thank you!
Montastraea - beautiful!
Bought this pattern to crochet a plain white shirt to wear with my multi-coloured knitted trousers at the beach in Greece this summer! Modified the pattern a bit to fit the crochet hook I had available (4mm) - went from a size Medium on the pattern as according to my body measurements to a size X-Small due to my hook being bigger than the one specified (3.75 mm). Just followed the X small pattern and got a beautiful fit to my shirt! I am so happy I found this pattern. This will be my first crocheted proper piece of clothing ever (I say proper, I really mean shirts and trousers). I am an experienced crocheted, have made endless toys, hat, and random bits and bobs of fancy designs, but decided it is finally time I crochet my own clothes! Thank you for making this pattern!
My first crochet tee
The pattern is clear and easy to adjust to my size. I used cotton yarn, turned out as a comfortable summer tee. Very nice.
Montastraea
I had to do some adjustments to fit me. But I made it with modifications. Easy to follow and am wearing it out today. How do i upload a photo?
Montastraea
Beautiful can't wait to try it. Thank you for all you do.
Montastraea Top
I love this pattern and top! The directions are so easy to follow and the top makes up so easy and beautiful. This is my new favorite top for spring and summer.
Montastraea
Love the ease of reading this pattern, still picking out yarn that would flow good. Definitely will continue to seek patterns in the near future
Monstraea (top) design
I've started working on this design, using my stash yarn that matched the gauge size. If I concentrate enough on counting it comes out well.
Beautiful
So delicate and versatile! I can hardly wait to make it as a gift for a good friend of mine. Thank you!
Montastraea
Beautiful
Thank you!
Thank you!
Sweater crochet
This was my first time making a sweater. Easy instructions. I made this for my daughter. Looks so good. Will definitely make another one. Thank you for the lovely pattern
Sweater crochet
This was my first time making a sweater. Easy instructions. I made this for my daughter. Looks so good. Will definitely make another one. Thank you for the lovely pattern
Montastraea
I made this pattern in M with Oasis fingering yarn, and it turned out beautiful. The yarn drapes nicely, and feels soft and luxurious. I am now making it again in an XS for another person. Great instructions!
Lovely
Great pattern! I made with a heavier weight yarn, but still turned out great. It fits really well and the pattern is very easy to follow.
Montastraea pattern
Working with the pattern right now, so far it's very complete and easy to follow. I am really looking forward to having the top completed!! Very pretty pattern.
Montastrea
Summer was not good here this year. 2022 shall see me with Montastrea on!!
Montastraea
Pattern is so easy to follow!
Montastraea
This top is soo cute! Can't wait to make it once I finish a couple of WIPs.
Montastraea
This top is sooo cute. Trying to clear out a few WIPs so I can make it.
Montastraea
Lovely pattern, very clearly written, beginner friendly! I’m almost done crocheting the body. Can’t wait to wear it!
Lovely
I really love this pattern.
Montastrea
È bellissimo, e anche molto ben spiegato. Un lavoro che dà grandi soddisfazioni. Complimenti!
Pattern
Well written pattern
Love love love!!!
This pattern was so fun and amazing to work with!!!!
Montastraea
Beautiful pattern design. I’m looking forward to begin this pattern in the very near future.
Monastraea
Beautiful pattern I look forward to making!
Montastraea Crochet Pattern
I'm in the process of working on this project. I appreciate the easy to follow and clear instructions. This works up really quick.
Shawl
I love the way they look drape and love your tutorials
Montastraea pattern
Fantastic pattern, easy to crochet which really helpful as I'm recovering from a stroke and had to learn all over although I've been crocheting for 60+ years! Thank you Chandi!
Beautiful Pattern
I just love this pattern I cant wait to finish it.
Montastraea
Love this pattern. The pattern is easy to follow and is for either advanced or beginner with a little experience. I will make this many times.
Montastraea
Beautiful crochet sweater pattern!
Beautiful
This pattern was clearly written & easy to complete. I love how the top falls & the dimensions on the body are very flattering! ❤️
Montastraea pattern
Easy to follow, loved the pattern!
Cutting board
This cutting board has met all of our expectations.
Montastratea
I've not yet been able to start this project yet. But the pattern was a very easy pdf to obtain and look very easy to follow along, and this is very important to me since I easily get lost reading patterns
Pattern
I am working on this sweater at the moment. The pattern is so easy to follow and is working up so nicely. After I finish this one, I'm going to have to make another. I love, love, love this pattern. Give it a try.
Gorgeous pattern
I really love this pattern is really easy to follow.
Montastraea
Lovely
Montastraea
Excellent, easy to follow pattern! I crochet a top for my daughter and she loved it.
Montastraea
Excellent pattern, easy to follow, suitable for beginner level. I crochet a top for my daughter and she loves it.
Montastraea
Excellent pattern. I crochet a top for my daughter and she loved it! Easy for beginners.
Montestraea crochet top
I am enjoying this pattern. There is just enough of a pattern to keep it interesting but yet it’s easy to do. I really like the top down, no seam and neck size. It’s nice to find a pattern that doesn’t have a huge neck opening. I am almost done with the yoke. This top is working up quickly for me. The only thing I hope to figure out is adding a little length to the sleeves but I think I can find a way since I have done a lot of crochet. The instructions are clear and very good. I appreciate the stitch count on the rows so I know I’m on the right track.
Montastraea
I've looked over the pattern and am just waiting for finding the right yarn in my stash! Planning on getting started on it soon though, will edit my review then, love the patterns that Expression Fiber Arts offers for free! Their yarn is absolutely beautiful and the patterns are amazing! Thanks!
Montastraea
I think this sweater is beautiful, and I can't wait to crochet it. The pattern downloaded easily.
Beautiful pattern
Absolutely stunning, a really well written pattern highly recommend
Montastraea
Love this cute summer top. So versatile and can be worn with many different outfits. Looks like a pretty straightforward pattern & not too difficult to crochet.
Montastraea
Lovely crochet pattern.
Montastraea
beautiful
Montestrea
Beautiful! A pattern I want to make for myself....as soon as I finish all the baby blankets in que.
Thank you
Thank you for this amazing design!
Monastrea
Delightful!
Montastraea
Beautiful can not wait to make this.
Montastraea
Beautiful can not wait to make this.