Soft ruffles, easy-wear sport-weight yarn, and a cinch-it-your-way neckline—this tee begins at the waistband and is worked upward, so you can pause, try it on, and adjust the body or sleeve length as you go. Once the crocheting’s done, weave in the drawstring around the shoulders; it lets you tighten the neckline after wear and keeps it from stretching out over time. Pair it with the Mini Cupcake Skirt or your favorite jeans for a pop of color. If you know the basic stitches and want to try a fun herringbone texture, you’re ready.

Need extra help? Check out my step-by-step youtube tutorial, which walk you through the pattern with tips and visuals for extra support!

⭐️ Free version is available in my YouTube tutorial:
https://youtu.be/m4KZeMuisys

Materials

…Yarn
DROPS LOVES YOU 9, 8/4 classic cotton, Yarn group A (sport weight), color 108 (coral);
250g / 625m (300g / 750m, 350g / 875m, 400g / 1000m, 500g / 1250m, 550g / 1375m)

…Other
Hook: 3.5 and 4 mm
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Markers

Gauge

Waistband (3.5 mm hook)
24 sts x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm (herringbone single crochet)

Body & Sleeves (4 mm hook)
15 sts x 11 rows = 10 x 10 cm (half double crochet in spiral rounds)

Finished Measurements (in centimeters)

XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL

Bust Circumference: 72, 79, 88, 100, 111, 121
Length: 30, 30, 33, 33, 35, 35
Shoulders Circumference: 93, 103, 117, 132, 151, 172
Waist Circumference: 53, 59, 67, 77, 87, 97
Upper Arm Circumference: 25, 26, 28, 31, 35, 40

The pattern includes instructions on how to adjust the fit to suit your body.

Specialty Stitch & Technique Key

Herringbone Single Crochet

Stitch Key (US terminology)

ch = chain
dc = double crochet
dc flo = double crochet front loop only
hdc = half double crochet
hdc blo = half double crochet back loop only
hsc = herringbone single crochet
hsc blo = herringbone single crochet back loop only
sc = single crochet
sc blo = single crochet back loop only
slst = slip stitch
st = stitch
sts = stitches
WS = wrong side

Notes

This pattern includes a full video tutorial designed to clarify any techniques or steps that are better demonstrated visually than explained in writing.

You will start by crocheting the waistband and joining the ends to form a circle. Then, work the body upward until you reach your desired length. After fastening off, you will crochet the sleeves separately and attach them to the body, adding a ruffle on the shoulders. You will finish by making a drawstring to weave through the shoulders.

The pattern includes instructions for customizing the top length, sleeve length, and shoulder circumference to suit your fit and style.

Ch 2 doesn’t count as a stitch.