Crochet Sea Glass Tee by Wool & Pine

Crochet Sea Glass Tee

Crochet
July 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Crochet Colorwork (single crochet alternating CC1, CC2, see video tutorial)
3.75 mm (F)
5.0 mm (H)
32 (36, 40, 44, 46, 50, 53, 55, 58, 60, 64, 68)"
US
English
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Crochet Sea Glass Tee takes the spirit of the original Sea Glass and translates it into crochet: color driven, stash friendly, and wearable. The fabric builds one round at a time as colors shift and mingle, creating an organic marled effect.

The silhouette is relaxed with short sleeves and a soft yoke, so the colorwork becomes the focus. Because each round uses two colors at a time, you can rotate scraps freely and watch the palette evolve as you go. No two tees ever come out the same and that is very much the point.


Design Details

This tee is worked seamlessly from the top down in the round. The yoke is shaped gradually, then the sleeves are separated and the body continues to the desired length.

The crochet colorwork alternates colors every round, producing a mottled, sea glass texture. Changing colors frequently distributes contrast naturally across the fabric and softens bold color differences.


Pattern Highlights

  • Top down seamless construction
  • Built in stashbusting using fingering scraps and minis
  • Crochet colorwork texture that looks complex but becomes intuitive
  • Short sleeve everyday fit that layers easily

Construction Overview

Crochet Sea Glass Tee begins at the neckline and is worked in the round through the yoke with gradual shaping. After the yoke depth is reached, sleeves are separated and the body continues in the round to the preferred length.

Color changes occur every round using two colors at a time, creating the signature marled fabric.


Yarn Notes

The structure of the stitch means yarn tails are worked over as you go, so finishing is minimal and the fabric stays tidy throughout the project. The fabric has gentle elasticity and drape, which gives the tee a comfortable everyday fit.

This is a project where color choice carries the design. A cohesive palette, total contrast chaos, soft fades, or leftovers from other sweaters all work beautifully.


Hook & Gauge

  • 3.75 mm (F) hook
  • 5.0 mm (H) hook

24 stitches and 22 rows = 4” in crochet colorwork
(measured after blocking)


Yardage Requirements

300 (320, 350, 370, 400, 430, 460, 480, 520, 580, 620, 690) grams fingering weight yarn

Scraps, minis, and leftovers all work well. Holding a strand of lace mohair with fingering yarn is also an option for a softer halo effect.


Finished Measurements

Designed for 2–6” (5–15 cm) of positive ease.

To choose your size:

  1. Measure your full bust
  2. Add 2–6”
  3. Choose the size closest to that number

Example: if your bust measures 40”, you may choose

  • 44” for a relaxed fit
  • 46” for a looser drape

Bust Circumference:
32 (36, 40, 44, 46, 50, 53, 55, 58, 60, 64, 68)“
81 (91, 102, 112, 117, 127, 135, 140, 147, 152, 163, 173) cm

Full schematic included in pattern.


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