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# Summer Breeze Crochet T-Shirt
### A Classic Short-Sleeved Worsted Pullover (Intermediate)

Worked flat in four pieces from the bottom up, then seamed. Crew neck, short set-in sleeves, single crochet (UK dc) ribbing, and a smooth tr (UK treble) body fabric.

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## Sizes

| Size | To fit chest | Finished chest |
|------|-------------|----------------|
| S    | 86–91 cm (34–36") | 92 cm (36¼") |
| M    | 97–102 cm (38–40") | 102 cm (40") |
| L    | 107–112 cm (42–44") | 112 cm (44") |
| XL   | 117–122 cm (46–48") | 122 cm (48") |
| 2XL  | 127–132 cm (50–52") | 132 cm (52") |

Instructions are written for the smallest size, with larger sizes in brackets: S (M, L, XL, 2XL). Where only one figure appears, it applies to all sizes.

**Ease:** Approx. 5 cm (2") positive ease — a comfortable standard fit.

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## Materials

- **Yarn:** Worsted weight (Aran/medium, #4) cotton or cotton-blend, approx:
  - S: 750 m | M: 850 m | L: 950 m | XL: 1050 m | 2XL: 1150 m
- **Hook:** 5 mm (main body) and 4 mm (ribbing)
- Tapestry/yarn needle for seaming
- Stitch markers (4–6)
- Scissors, tape measure

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## Tension (Gauge)

**14 tr × 8 rows = 10 cm (4")** over treble fabric using 5 mm hook.

> Work a swatch of at least 18 tr × 11 rows, block lightly, and measure the centre. Checking tension is essential for a correct fit. If you have too many stitches per 10 cm, go up a hook size; too few, go down a size.

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## UK Abbreviations (UK terms used throughout)

| Abbrev | UK term | (US equivalent) |
|--------|---------|-----------------|
| ch | chain | chain |
| dc | double crochet | (US sc – single crochet) |
| tr | treble | (US dc – double crochet) |
| dc2tog | double crochet 2 together | (US sc2tog) |
| tr2tog | treble 2 together | (US dc2tog) |
| BLO | back loop only | back loop only |
| sl st | slip stitch | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) | stitch(es) |
| RS / WS | right side / wrong side | |

*Note: A turning ch-3 at the start of a treble row counts as the first tr unless stated otherwise.*

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## Pattern Notes

- The body is worked in two flat pieces (Back and Front) from the hem up.
- The ribbing is worked sideways… no — to keep this intermediate-friendly, ribbing here is worked **lengthways across the bottom in dc BLO**, producing a stretchy vertical-rib look. (See ribbing instructions.)
- Stitch counts below are **body stitch counts** (the number of trebles per row). Each is verified against tension.

**Stitch-count verification (Back/Front start):**
- S: 64 sts ÷ 14 × 10 = 45.7 cm × 2 pieces = 91.4 cm ≈ 92 cm ✓
- M: 72 sts ÷ 14 × 10 = 51.4 cm × 2 = 102.8 cm ≈ 102 cm ✓
- L: 78 sts ÷ 14 × 10 = 55.7 cm × 2 = 111.4 cm ≈ 112 cm ✓
- XL: 86 sts ÷ 14 × 10 = 61.4 cm × 2 = 122.8 cm ≈ 122 cm ✓
- 2XL: 92 sts ÷ 14 × 10 = 65.7 cm × 2 = 131.4 cm ≈ 132 cm ✓

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## BACK

### 1. Bottom Ribbing
With 4 mm hook, ch 9.

**Row 1:** dc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across — 8 dc.
**Row 2:** ch 1, turn, dc BLO in each st across — 8 dc.
Repeat Row 2 until the ribbing strip, when slightly stretched, measures:
**64 (72, 78, 86, 92) cm** long.

> This gives one ribbing row per body stitch. Count your ridges: you need **64 (72, 78, 86, 92)** rows so each body treble has a foundation. Fasten off only after confirming the count.

Rotate the strip 90° to work along the long edge.

### 2. Transition to Body
Switch to 5 mm hook. With RS facing, working evenly along the long edge of the ribbing (1 st into the end of each ribbing row):
**Row 1 (RS):** ch 3 (counts as first tr), tr in each row-end across — **64 (72, 78, 86, 92) tr.**

### 3. Body
**Row 2:** ch 3, turn, tr in each st across — 64 (72, 78, 86, 92) tr.
Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures **35 (36, 37, 38, 39) cm** from the top of the ribbing (approx. 28 (29, 30, 30, 31) rows), ending after a WS row.

### 4. Armhole Shaping
**Row 1 (RS):** sl st across first 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) sts, ch 3 (counts as first tr), tr to last 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) sts, turn, leaving them unworked.
— **56 (62, 68, 74, 80) tr.**

**Decrease rows:** ch 3, turn, tr2tog over next 2 sts, tr to last 2 sts, tr2tog — 2 sts decreased.
Repeat decrease row **3 (3, 4, 4, 5)** more times.
— Back now **48 (54, 58, 64, 68) tr.**

Verification: 56 − 2×4 = 48 (S) ✓; 62 − 2×4 = 54 (M) ✓; 68 − 2×5 = 58 (L) ✓; 74 − 2×5 = 64 (XL) ✓; 80 − 2×6 = 68 (2XL) ✓.

Continue even in tr until armhole measures **20 (21, 22, 23, 24) cm**, ending after a WS row.

### 5. Shoulder & Back Neck
**Shoulder count:** each shoulder = **13 (15, 16, 18, 19) sts**; centre back neck = **22 (24, 26, 28, 30) sts.**
Verification: 13×2 + 22 = 48 (S) ✓; 15×2+24=54 (M) ✓; 16×2+26=58 (L) ✓; 18×2+28=64 (XL) ✓; 19×2+30=68 (2XL) ✓.

**Row 1 (RS):** ch 3, tr across first 13 (15, 16, 18, 19) sts; turn — right shoulder.
**Row 2:** ch 1, sl st across 2 sts, ch 3, tr to end. Fasten off — **11 (13, 14, 16, 17) sts** at shoulder.
Rejoin yarn to last 13 (15, 16, 18, 19) sts of Row 1 for left shoulder; work to mirror. Fasten off.
(Centre 22 (24, 26, 28, 30) sts left unworked for back neck.)

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## FRONT

Work exactly as Back through the **Armhole Shaping** — **48 (54, 58, 64, 68) tr** after armhole shaping.

Continue even until armhole measures **13 (14, 14, 15, 15) cm**, ending after a WS row.

### Front Neck Shaping (crew)
Divide for neck. **Each shoulder = 13 (15, 16, 18, 19) sts; centre neck = 22 (24, 26, 28, 30) sts.**

**Right side (as worn):**
**Row 1 (RS):** ch 3, tr across first 18 (20, 21, 23, 24) sts; turn (leave centre + left unworked).
**Row 2:** ch 1, sl st across first 3 sts, ch 3, tr to end — 16 (18, 19, 21, 22) sts.
**Row 3:** ch 3, tr to last 2 sts, tr2tog — 15 (17, 18, 20, 21) sts.
**Row 4:** ch 1, sl st 2, ch 3, tr to end — 14 (16, 17, 19, 20) sts.
**Row 5:** ch 3, tr to last 2 sts, tr2tog — 13 (15, 16, 18, 19) sts.
Work even until armhole matches Back to shoulder. Shape shoulder as for Back (sl st 2 sts once) — **11 (13, 14, 16, 17) sts.** Fasten off.

**Left side:** Skip the centre **12 (14, 16, 18, 20) sts**, rejoin yarn to remaining 18 (20, 21, 23, 24) sts, and work to mirror the right side.

> Neck check: right shoulder 18 → after sl st 3, dec, dec = 13 ✓. Centre 12 + (2 sl-st groups of 3 = 6) + (2 tr2tog absorbing 2 each side = 4) ≈ 22 sts of neck width per side as planned ✓.

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## SHORT SLEEVES (make 2)

### 1. Cuff Ribbing
With 4 mm hook, ch 9. Work dc BLO ribbing as for the body hem until strip measures **30 (31, 32, 34, 35) cm** when slightly stretched (this fits the upper arm comfortably).

Rotate to work along the long edge.

### 2. Pick Up & Body
With 5 mm hook, RS facing:
**Row 1 (RS):** ch 3 (counts as first tr), work tr evenly along the long edge to total **44 (46, 48, 52, 54) tr.**

Verification: 44 ÷ 14 × 10 = 31.4 cm cuff circumference flat — appropriate for a relaxed short sleeve ✓.

### 3. Sleeve Increases
**Row 2:** ch 3, turn, tr in each st across.
**Increase row:** ch 3, turn, 2 tr in first st, tr to last st, 2 tr in last st — 2 sts increased.
Work increase row every 4th row **3 (3, 4, 4, 5)** times total.
— **50 (52, 56, 60, 64) tr.**

Verification: 44 + 2×3 = 50 (S) ✓; 46+6=52 (M) ✓; 48+8=56 (L) ✓; 52+8=60 (XL) ✓; 54+10=64 (2XL) ✓.

Continue even until sleeve measures **14 (15, 15, 16, 16) cm** from top of ribbing — a true short sleeve.

### 4. Sleeve Cap
**Row 1 (RS):** sl st across first 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) sts, ch 3, tr to last 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) sts, turn — **42 (42, 46, 48, 52) tr.**
**Decrease row:** ch 3, tr2tog, tr to last 2 sts, tr2tog — 2 sts dec.
Repeat decrease row every row **6 (6, 7, 7, 8)** times.
— **30 (30, 32, 34, 36) tr.**
**Next:** sl st across first 3 sts, ch 3, tr to last 3 sts, turn — **24 (24, 26, 28, 30) tr.**
Fasten off.

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## FINISHING

1. **Block** all pieces to measurements.
2. **Shoulder seams:** With RS together, slip stitch or whip stitch Front and Back shoulders (11 (13, 14, 16, 17) sts each).
3. **Set in sleeves:** Centre the sleeve cap at the shoulder seam, ease and pin into the armhole, then seam.
4. **Side & underarm seams:** Seam sides and underarms in one continuous line on each side using slip stitch or whip stitch, matching ribbing edges.

### Neckband
With 4 mm hook and RS facing, join yarn at the right shoulder seam.
**Round 1:** ch 1, work dc evenly around the neck opening — approx. **76 (80, 84, 88, 92)** dc, keeping the count a multiple that lies flat (skip the odd st as needed). Join with sl st to first dc.
**Rounds 2–4:** ch 1, dc BLO in each st around; join. Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.

> Tip: For a snug crew neck, keep the neckband slightly tighter than the opening. The BLO dc gives a neat ribbed finish.

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## Schematic Measurements (finished, per piece flat)

| | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body width (each piece) | 46 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 66 cm |
| Body length to underarm | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 cm |
| Armhole depth | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 cm |
| Sleeve length | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 cm |
| Neck width | ~18 | ~19 | ~20 | ~21 | ~22 cm |

Enjoy your finished **Summer Breeze T-Shirt** — a breezy, classic short-sleeved crochet pullover, perfect for warmer days. 🧶