Pink Tee
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04/23/2025
Level of difficulty
SIZES:
S, (M, L, XL), 2L and 3L.
BASED ON A BUST SIZE OF:
32–34, (36–38, 40–42, 44–46), 48–50 and 52–54 in /81–86, (91–96, 101–106, 111–117), 122–127 and 132–137 cm
MATERIALS:
2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls of Circulo Clea 1000 yarn (1.093 yds / 1.000 m - 5.3 oz / 151 g) – color 6133 (Pink);
Círculo US B-1 / 2.0 mm crochet hook, or size needed to achieve gauge;
0.6 x 0.6 in. / 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm button x 2;
Tapestry needle;
Scissors;
Stitch markers;
Measuring Tape.
STITCH GLOSSARY & ABBREVIATIONS: Pattern uses US crochet terminology
St(s) – Stitch(es)
R – Row/Round
Diag – Diagram
Ch – Chain
Sl st – Slip stitch
Sc – Single crochet
Hdc – Half double crochet
Dc – Double crochet
FPdc – Front post double crochet
BPdc – Back post double crochet
Tr – Treble crochet
10dctog – 10 dc closed together in the same base stitch
Pattern stitch (A) – follow diagram 1
Pattern stitch (B) – follow diagram 2
1/1 Ribbing – follow diagram 3
Pattern stitch (C) – follow diagram 4
Button cover – follow diagram 5
GAUGE:
4 x 4 in. / 10 x 10 cm square in double crochet, using US B-1 / 2.0 mm crochet hook, or size needed to achieve gauge = 36 sts x 11 rows.
EXECUTION
TANK TOP – STEP 1:
Work front and back in one piece, starting from the hem in rounds.
Using Cléa yarn in Pink color and a B-1 / 2.0 mm hook (or size needed to achieve gauge), begin with the foundation chain working
R1: * 1 dc, 3 ch *, repeat from * to * 80, (96, 112, 128), 144 and 160 more times.
Work over this base chain in Pattern st (A) – 40, (48, 56, 64), 72 and 80 motifs, following diagram 1 and the indicated repeats for 13, (13.75, 14.5, 15.5), 16.5 and 17.5 in /
33, (35, 37, 39), 42 and 44 cm.
STEP 2:
Continue front and back separately, working in back-and-forth rows.
CONTINUATION – BACK:
Continue in Pattern st (B) – 20, (24, 28, 32), 36 and 40 motifs, following diagram 2 and the indicated repeats.
At 18, (19.25, 20.5, 21.5), 22.5 and 23.5 in / 46, (49, 52, 55), 57 and 60 cm from the beginning, form the back opening 2.25 in. / 6 cm by working each side separately over 12 motifs.
At 20.5, (21.75, 23, 24), 25.5 and 27 in / 52, (55, 58, 61), 65 and 68 cm from the beginning, shape the neckline by fastening off 4, (6, 6, 8), 8 and 10 motifs.
At 20.5, (21.75, 23, 24), 25.5 and 27 in / 52, (55, 58, 61), 65 and 68 cm from the beginning, fasten off each shoulder with 4, (6, 6, 8), 8 and 10 motifs.
CONTINUATION – FRONT:
Continue in Pattern st (B) – 20, (24, 28, 32), 36 and 40 motifs, following diagram 2 and the indicated repeats.
At 16.5, (17.75, 19, 20), 21.5 and 22.5 in / 42, (45, 48, 51), 55 and 57 cm from the beginning, begin the neckline by fastening off the 3, (4, 4, 5), 6 and 6 center motifs, then work each side separately over 10 motifs.
Every 2 rows, fasten off 2 sts for 5, (6, 6, 7), 7 and 8 times.
At 20.5, (21.75, 23, 24), 25.5 and 27 in / 52, (55, 58, 61), 65 and 68 cm from the beginning, fasten off each shoulder with 4, (6, 6, 8), 8 and 10 motifs.
SHOULDER ASSEMBLY:
Using a tapestry needle and Cléa yarn in Pink color, join the shoulders for 3.5–4, (4, 4.5, 5), 5.5 and 6 in / 9–10, (10, 11, 13), 14 and 15 cm, leaving armhole openings of 7, (7.75, 8.5, 9), 9.5 and 10 in / 18, (20, 22, 23), 24 and 25 cm.
EDGING AROUND HEM AND NECKLINE:
Using Cléa yarn in Pink color and a B-1 (2.0 mm) hook, work around the hem in 1/1 Ribbing (340 sts front and back) following diagram 3 and the indicated repeats.
Work around the neckline in 1/1 Ribbing (170 sts) following diagram 3 (Rows 1 and 2).
SLEEVE
Using Cléa yarn in Pink color and a B-1 / 2.0 mm hook (or size needed to achieve gauge), join the yarn around the armhole and work in Pattern st (C) – 10, (12, 14, 16), 18 and 20 motifs, following diagram 4 and the indicated repeats for 7.5, (8.25, 9, 9.5), 10.5 and 11 in / 19, (21, 23, 24), 27 and 28 cm. Work in rounds, closing each round with sl st.
Finish the sleeve edge with 2 rounds of sc.
Make the second sleeve in the same way.
HEM RIBBING
Follow chart 3 for 280, (340, 400, 460), 520 and 580 sts.
NECKLINE RIBBING
Follow chart 3 for 140, (170, 200, 230), 260 and 290 sts.
BUTTON COVER
Using Cléa yarn in Pink color and a B-1 / 2.0 mm hook, begin with a magic ring.
R1: 3 ch, 11 dc, sl st to close the round.
R2 & R3: Continue following diagram 5.
Work in rounds, closing each round with 1 sl st.
Fasten off the yarn leaving a 6 in. / 15 cm tail. Thread this tail onto a tapestry needle and make a running stitch around R3. Insert the button and pull the thread to gather, securing with a knot.
Repeat the same process for the second button and attach them on the right side of the back opening. On the left side of the back opening, make the buttonholes.
For each buttonhole:
Work a strap of 12 ch, then cover the ch with 1 row of sc.
Make the second buttonhole in the same way.
LINING:
A separate fabric tank top lining piece.
FINISHING
Weave in all your ends, wet block and lay flat to dry.
Designer: Milla Vieira
Grading and Technical Editing: Tamy Antunes
Disclaimer: measurements are approximate due to differences between centimeters and inches, needle sizes and tension. All care has been taken to allow accurate completion of the pattern.
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