As RVdesigns continues to grow, I am introducing a new line of patterns that will be an expression of my style.
I have so much planned and am very anxious to begin sharing all that I have been dreaming of.
i know, i know...
ANOTHER Star Wars named pattern (Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo of the Resistance). But there is a solid reason… you see, my Amilyn top (Free pattern HERE) no longer fit. I’ve adjusted my eating habits to be more about my health and less about my love of chips and chocolate and with that, there’s been some weight loss. So, I’ve donated loads but a few of my handmades are still hanging around while I decide what to do…. alter? remake? donate?
So, the pondering began on my Amilyn. With the way the cowl-style neck was made and the motifs within the fabric on the front… Altering was just going to be a lot of work.
BUT, I really liked the back of the top. Decision made.
I took out the side seams, frogged the front and made and duplicate of the back, adjusted all the math for the new style│fit… Voila! New Summer tee.
About the yarn
Ya’ll already know I love CoBoo. It’s an affordable, #3 light weight- DK yarn that is silky smooth and cool to touch.
A mix of 50% cotton and 50% bamboo with amazing drape – perfect summer yarn. Especially for the summers we have in Houston. I’m not even lying, its a “feels like 108” as I’m typing.
And now we know it frogs well and re-crochets nicely, it did untwist a bit and get a little splitty (this yarn is an 8 ply) in a few places, but it wasn’t bad and easy to work around.
It’s truly one of my favorites
(Hint, I’m pretty sure you’ll be seeing it again very soon.)
Lion Brand CoBoo
Other yarns that would make a great Holdo
The sizes available
As always, this top is size inclusive. Meaning, I have written this pattern for 10+ sizes. Ranging from the standard XS – to 6X with an extra (+) for my 6X friends that would like to have more positive ease. See Finished Measurements below for the inches│centimeters of each size.
To determine which size you should make, first decide what kind of ease you’d like for the tee to have (how roomy or fitted you want the tee to be). For example, my Holdo (pictured) has 9″ [23 cm] positive ease (extra fabric). My chest is 49“ [124.5 cm] and the Holdo is 60″ [152 cm].
Then, follow the instructions for the size with the finished measurements you want.
Add crochet to your geek
The skills you need
Never made a garment before? Holdo Tee is a great place to start. Truly.
chain – single – double – slip stitch – stacked double (optional)
Prefer a PDF? need a little extra help?
Some quick info about this Holdo crochet tee free pattern post:
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- Stitch Diagrams
- Schematic of Measurements
- Customization for lengthening│shortening the torso guide
- Customizing the armhole guide
- Customizing neck openings guide
- 2 Sizing│Ease Charts; chest and hip (each created in inches and centimeters), that have done the math for you on which size will deliver what ease for standard body measurements.
Getting started
If you’re not new here, you know what’s coming.
Yep, again.
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times and will do so a thousand more- Friends, ya need to swatch. I know, really, I know it is no fun. I know you want to get right to the project. I know it feels like a waste of yarn, and yarn ain’t cheap.
I know. Truly, I do.
But I also know, you want your tee to fit properly. This means you need to know how your stitching sizes up to my stitching.
We are all different.
Be fussy and grumpy about it (I always am), but do it.
This stitch pattern + this coboo yarn make it especially important that you swatch. This fabric GROWS when wet.
To make the process easier and more enjoyable, I’ve created this helpful & FREE worksheet for you to use.
Blocking Worksheet
Print a few of these off or keep in your digital notebook. It helps with the steps, the math, and in keeping your project notes organized.
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The pattern
Holdo
A free crochet TEE pattern, by Rebecca Velasquez
#HoldoTee
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MATERIALS & TOOLS
YARN DK weight (#3 light); cropped 260 (277, 290, 307, 321, 335, 351, 365, 381, 395, 409) yd [238 (254, 266, 281,294, 307, 321, 334, 349, 362, 374) m]; standard 348 (383, 418, 453, 488, 520, 555, 590, 625, 659, 694)yd [319 (351, 383, 415, 447, 476, 508, 540, 572, 603, 635) m]
Shown Lion Brand Yarn Coboo (51% cotton 49% bamboo; 232 yd [212 m]│3.5 oz [100 g]), #145 mauve, cropped 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls; standard 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls
*Amount given is for tee as shown | written. Yardage will vary with any alterations of pattern.
HOOK H- [5.00 mm]; or size needed to obtain gauge and G- [4.25 mm] for seaming; or one size smaller than gauge hook; the hook I used for this and most projects are the Tulip Etimo Rose
NOTIONS Stitch markers (10), yarn needle
For a complete list of all the tools & supplies I use, find it HERE .
Gauge
14 sts and 7 rows = 4” [10 cm] using H [5.00 mm] hook in stitch pattern after light blocking.
Finished MEasurements
CHEST│HIP 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80)” [101.5 (112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183, 193, 203) cm] after light blocking
SHOULDER TO HEM 15” [38 cm] cropped; 18” [46 cm] standard
ARMHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE 12½ (13½, 13½, 14¾, 15¾, 17, 19¼, 20½, 21½, 23¾)” [32 (34.5, 34.5, 37.5, 40, 43, 49, 52, 54.5, 60.5)] cm
SHOULDER WIDTH 5 (6, 6½, 7½, 8½, 9, 10¼, 11, 11½, 12½, 13¾)” [12.5 (15, 16.5, 19, 21.5, 23, 26, 28, 29, 32, 35) cm]
Project Level
Beginner+
TECHNIQUES USED
chain – single crochet – stacked double crochet (optional, with VIDEO & written instruction) – double crochet – slip stitch
NOTES
GENERAL
- Pattern is written in US terms with imperial and metric measurements.
- Pattern is written for 10 sizes, with an additional ‘+’ size to allow for further positive ease options
- Yarn amount(s) given is for top as shown│written. Yardage [m] will vary with any alterations of pattern.
- Sizes given in parentheses: 40 (44, 48, …). If only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.
- Read through each line before beginning to avoid any confusion during stitching.
- Refer to Special Stitches instruction, and Video(s) as needed.
- Take time to save time. Using same yarn as intended for top, stitch, wash, and block a gauge swatch in the same manner you will be using for your garment to ensure fabric created is as desired and will result in proper measurements│size intended. Refer to Blocking: A Guide for basic blocking methods│instructions.
CONSTRUCTION
- Top is worked in 2 pieces, bottom up, then seamed at shoulder and sides.
UNDERSTANDING THE PATTERN & SIZING
- Sample shown in Size 6, standard length, with sleeve depth and shoulder width sewn to Size 5 measurements; model is 5’ 2” with 49“ [124.5 cm] chest, 50” [127 cm] hip.
- Pattern is written with a 10” {25.5 cm} positive ease intention, make size according to ease│fit desired.
- For cropped length- choose sizing from chest measurement.
- For standard length- choose sizing from largest of chest or hip measurement.
- Only 10 sizing options are given for armhole sizing, as the additional ease stitches only pertain to top width│circumference.
ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL STITCHES
Ch – chain
Dc – double crochet
PM – place marker
Rep – repeat
RS – right side
Sc – single crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
St(s) – stitch(es)
Yo – yarn over
SPECIAL STITCHES
Back ridge Rather than working under the top loops or ‘V’ of foundation chain, turn chain upside-down, insert hook under the single strand of yarn that is bump│ridge-like in appearance.
PM (place marker) Place marker in stitch just made or as instructed.
Stacked dc (Stacked double crochet) Sc in indicated st, insert hook from front to back in leftmost back vertical bar of sc just made, pull up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook. You may replace this stitch with traditional ch 3 if desired. {See Video tutorial}.
TEE
Front │Back (make 2)
tip: If your beginning chain tends to be tight, go up a hook size for the foundation row.
Row 1 Using H- [5.00 mm] hook, Ch 70 (78, 84, 92, 98, 104, 112, 118, 126, 132, 140), sc in back ridge of 2nd ch {see Special Stitches}, sc in back ridge of each ch across to end, PM through any stitch of row to mark RS, turn. 69 (77, 83, 91, 97, 103, 111, 117, 125, 131, 139) sts
Row 2 Stacked dc in first st {see Special Stitches}, dc in each st across to end, turn.
Row 3 Ch 1, sc in each st across to end, turn.
Row 4 Stacked dc in first st, dc in next st, *ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st; rep from * across, dc in last st, turn. 36 (40, 43, 47, 50, 53, 57, 60, 64, 67, 71) dc, 33 (37, 40, 44, 47, 50, 54, 57, 61, 64, 68) ch 1
Row 5 Stacked dc in first st, dc in next st, *ch 1, sk ch, dc in next st; rep from * across, dc in last st, turn.
For All Sizes
Cropped length
Rows 6-26 Rep Row 5.
PM in top of first and last st of Row 17 (16, 16, 15, 14, 13, 11, 10, 9, 7) to mark armhole placement.
Standard length
Rows 6-32 Rep Row 5.
PM in top of first and last st of Row 22 (21, 21, 20, 19, 18, 16, 15, 14, 12) to mark armhole placement.
All Sizes│Both lengths
Row 27 (33) Ch 1, sc in each st across to end, leaving a tail approximately 5 times the length of shoulder {see Finished Measurements}, fasten off. 69 (77, 83, 91, 97, 103, 111, 117, 125, 131, 139) sts
PM in 17 (21, 22, 26, 29, 31, 35, 38, 40, 43, 47) st from each edge on last row to mark shoulder│neck placement. Block pieces to measurements.
Finishing
Shoulder Seam
Using H- [5.00 mm] hook, or same size hook as used for Front│Back panels, having right sides together, using long tail, join Front to Back with sl st, going under both loops of the first st of each piece, working from edge to center. Sl st in next 16 (20, 21, 25, 28, 30, 34, 37, 39, 42, 46) sts across, fasten off. 17 (21, 22, 26, 29, 31, 35, 38, 40, 43, 47) sl st.
Repeat for second shoulder.
Fasten off.
Side Seam
Using G- [4.25 mm] hook, or hook 1 size smaller than used for Front│Back panels, having right sides together, using a length of yarn approximately 5 times the length of side seam, beginning on Row 4, leaving hem detail rows unsewn for side vent, if desired. Join Front to Back with sl st, picking up 1 loop on each fabric piece of the lower portion (legs) of first st of each piece, ch 1, sl st through 1 loop of each fabric piece of the upper portion of the same st, of each piece, ch 1. Continue in sl st, ch 1 pattern to armhole marker, fasten off.
Repeat for second side.
Remove marker(s), weave in ends.
For best results, steam or dampen at seams and lay flat to dry.
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I love such simple patterns that are quickly made but very pretty and stylish! I am going to make this in different colors. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for this pattern. I am trying to make a few summer tops for my daughters wedding in Miami in July and came across this one. Beautiful. Thank you.
Joanns here in ATX had the yarn on sale yesterday for $4.00 a ball. Winning !!
Best regards,
Glenda
How wonderful! Congratulations to your family 💗