40th Anniversary 11 Cirro Tee - Top Crochet Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Northfield

40th Anniversary 11 Cirro Tee - Crochet Pattern Overview

What is Being Made

The Cirro Tee is a short-sleeved lacy women's crochet sweater designed by Linda Permann as part of the Valley Yarns Guest Designer Series. This garment is available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3XL, with finished chest measurements of 35 inches (Small) through 56.5 inches (3XL). The sweater is designed to be worn with 2-3 inches of ease and features a finished length of approximately 22-23.5 inches depending on size. The pattern includes optional waist shaping to provide a modern, fitted silhouette.

Construction Technique

The Cirro Tee is worked bottom-up in four separate pieces: front, back, and two sleeves. Each piece is worked flat using a crochet hook, then the pieces are seamed together for stability and structure. This modular construction approach allows for easier customization and fitting adjustments during the making process. The bottom-up method enables crocheters to try on the garment as it progresses and make length adjustments as needed before completing the final pieces.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern features lace construction as its primary design element. The core stitch pattern uses a simple two-row repeat that is easy to memorize, making it accessible for crocheters at the advanced beginner level. The pattern instructions indicate the use of single crochet (sc) and chain stitches (ch) as foundational stitches, with the lace pattern created through strategic spacing and stitch placement. The repeating motif creates an openwork fabric with visual interest while maintaining structural integrity.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Valley Yarns Northfield Hand Dyed by Malabrigo (70% Merino/20% Baby Alpaca/10% Silk blend) in the colorway Polar Morn. Yardage requirements vary by size: 3 skeins for Small, 4 skeins for Medium and Large, and 5 skeins for XL, 2XL, and 3XL. Each skein contains 248 yards and weighs 100 grams. The yarn is classified as DK weight, providing a lightweight fabric suitable for a summer or transitional season garment.
• Hook: Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook, or any size needed to achieve the specified gauge
• Notions: Removable stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends, and t-pins and a blocking board for finishing and shaping the completed pieces

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 14 stitches and 12 rows equal 4 inches when worked in the lace pattern stitch. Checking gauge is emphasized as essential to achieving the correct finished measurements. The pattern provides detailed instructions for making a gauge swatch, beginning with chaining 20 stitches and working the pattern repeat to ensure accuracy before beginning the full project.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as advanced beginner difficulty. While the two-row repeat stitch pattern is straightforward to memorize and execute, the overall construction requires comfort with reading crochet patterns, managing multiple pieces, and executing seaming techniques. The lace pattern and the need to maintain consistent gauge make this project suitable for crocheters who have completed several basic projects and are ready to expand their skills into more complex garment construction.