Hawthorne Tee

Hawthorne Tee by Hannah Cross

What Is Being Made

The Hawthorne Tee is a light, airy, and flattering summer crochet top designed by Hannah Cross. This downloadable crochet pattern offers endless customization possibilities to suit individual body shapes and personal style preferences. The garment is available in a wide range of sizes, from XS through 5XL, making it accessible to diverse body types.

Design Features and Construction

The Hawthorne Tee features innovative sleeve and neckline construction that allows crocheters to easily adapt the design during the making process. The pattern enables you to try on the garment as you work, giving you the flexibility to decide exactly how you'd like to style the neckline and sleeves before completing the piece. This interactive approach to pattern construction makes the Hawthorne Tee an excellent choice for those seeking a customizable, well-fitting summer top.

Techniques and Stitches Used

This intermediate-level crochet pattern employs the herringbone stitch as a primary stitch throughout the garment. The herringbone stitch creates the textured, visually interesting fabric that contributes to the top's light and airy aesthetic. The pattern requires standard crochet techniques and uses a 4.5mm (US G+) crochet hook to achieve the correct gauge and fabric drape.

Yarn and Materials

Recommended Yarn: Hawthorne Fingering Yarn by WeCrochet, which provides 357 yards per 100 grams. The yarn composition is 80% Fine Superwash Highland Wool and 20% Polyamide (Nylon) in Kettle Dye colorway Slate. This yarn weight and fiber blend create a breathable, washable fabric ideal for a summer garment.

Additional Materials and Tools Required:

• 4.5mm (US G+) crochet hook or size needed to meet gauge
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping

Gauge and Sizing

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this pattern. The sleeve section requires 16 stitches and 7.5 rows of the set pattern to measure 10cm by 10cm. The body section requires 16 stitches and 11 rows of the herringbone set pattern to measure 10cm by 10cm. The pattern is graded across eight sizes to accommodate different measurements and fit preferences.

Skill Level

The Hawthorne Tee is rated as an intermediate difficulty pattern, making it suitable for crocheters with some experience beyond basic stitches. The herringbone stitch and custom fitting elements require attention to detail and familiarity with fundamental crochet techniques.