Over Brook Lace Tee

Over Brook Lace Tee by Krissy's OTM Crochet

Garment Overview

The Over Brook Lace Tee is an intermediate-level crochet top designed in a tunic silhouette with a below-waist edition. This downloadable PDF pattern offers versatility with multiple size options (S, M/L, XL) and customizable design elements including sleeve variations and neckline options, making it suitable for various body types and style preferences.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a lace-textured crochet tunic top that falls below the waist. The design features an open, airy lace construction ideal for warm-weather wear. The pattern includes detailed instructions for the main garment body, multiple sleeve options for customization, and alternative neckline treatments to allow makers to personalize their finished piece.

Crochet Techniques Used

• Double Crochet (DC) – The primary stitch used throughout the garment construction
• Shell Stitches – Featured in the lace pattern design, measured as shell-to-shell spacing across the neckline
• Chain Stitches (CH) – Used for foundation chains and turning chains to create the base structure
• Gauge Swatching – Recommended to ensure proper fit, with instructions for creating a practice swatch before beginning the main project

Stitches and Construction Details

The Over Brook Lace Tee utilizes fundamental crochet stitches arranged to create an open lace fabric. The pattern employs double crochet as the primary stitch, worked in rows to build the garment body. Shell stitches create the decorative lace elements, with specific measurements provided: 4.5 inches equals one shell-to-shell repeat across the width, and 4 inches equals 5 rounds in height. The pattern includes a stitch guide and special stitches section to clarify any techniques specific to this design.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is designed for DK weight yarn, with yardage requirements varying by size: approximately 550–600 yards for size S, 650–850 yards for M/L, and 900–1000 yards for XL. The original pattern was tested using Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend in colorways "Whipped Cream" and "Chai Latte," Premier DK Colors #1071-18, and Lion Brand Cupcake in "Mint Chip." The yarn is noted as running on the larger side of the 3-weight category. Alternative yarns that tested successfully include Caron Simply Soft and Mandala, though gauge should be verified with Mandala yarn before beginning.

Hook and Gauge

The pattern calls for a J-10/6.0 mm crochet hook. The recommended gauge is 12 double crochet stitches over 4 inches in width and 7 rows over 4 inches in height. A gauge swatch is created by chaining 24, working double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook and in each chain across, then chaining 3 and turning at the end of each row. Makers who prefer not to swatch can measure the lace neckline as they work to ensure proper sizing.

Skill Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suitable for crocheters with foundational knowledge of basic stitches and comfortable reading pattern instructions. The intermediate classification reflects the combination of stitch techniques, garment shaping, and the multiple customization options included in the pattern.

Pattern Contents

The downloadable PDF includes a comprehensive table of contents covering a stitch guide with special stitches and notes, the main pattern instructions without increases, multiple sleeve options for customization, an alternative neckline option, and copyright information from Krissy's Over The Mountain Crochet, dated 2019.