Larkin Tee

Larkin Tee by Michelle Ferguson

What Is Being Made

The Larkin Tee is a crocheted pullover top designed by Michelle Ferguson. This garment features a circular yoke construction worked from the top down, creating a fitted upper body that transitions into the body of the shirt. The design is available in five size options ranging from extra small (30" bust) to extra large (46" bust), making it adaptable for various body measurements.

Construction Technique

This intermediate-level crochet project uses a top-down circular yoke method. Working from the top down allows the crocheter to try on the garment as it progresses and easily customize the length. The circular yoke shaping creates a structured neckline and shoulder area before expanding outward to form the body of the tee. This technique is popular for garment construction because it minimizes seaming and creates a seamless fit through the shoulders.

Stitches Used

• Single Crochet (sc) – A fundamental short stitch that creates a dense, tight fabric
• Double Crochet (dc) – A taller stitch that works up more quickly and creates a lighter drape
• Herringbone Double Crochet (herr-dc) – A textured variation of the double crochet created by yarning over, inserting the hook into the stitch, yarning over and pulling through the stitch and one loop, yarning over and pulling through one loop, then yarning over and pulling through both remaining loops. This stitch creates a distinctive herringbone texture pattern.
• Chain Stitches (ch) – Used for foundation chains and turning chains throughout the pattern

Materials Required

The Larkin Tee is worked in worsted weight (#4) yarn, with yardage requirements varying by size. The pattern sample shown uses Furls Whims Merino Worsted in the Periwinkle colorway. Yardage needs range from 700 yards for the extra small size up to 1000 yards for the extra large size, allowing crafters to select appropriate yarn quantities based on their chosen size.

Essential tools include a J (6.0mm) crochet hook, scissors for finishing, a measuring tape for checking gauge and fit, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and any necessary seaming.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 12 stitches by 8 rows over 4 inches when worked within the pattern stitch. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. Size options include:

• XS: 30" bust / 700 yards
• S: 34" bust / 780 yards
• M: 38" bust / 850 yards
• L: 42" bust / 950 yards
• XL: 46" bust / 1000 yards

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, the Larkin Tee is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle garment construction. The top-down circular yoke method and combination of basic crochet stitches with the textured herringbone double crochet variation require solid stitch knowledge and the ability to follow shaping instructions, but the project remains accessible to experienced beginners.