Free Crochet Pattern: Floral Motif Summer Sweater Tee
Looking for the perfect crochet project for warm weather? The Crochet Summer Sweater Floral Motif Tee is lightweight, breathable, and packed with beautiful floral details. This free pattern is ideal for creating a statement piece for your summer wardrobe that’s both stylish and comfortable.
Whether you’re crocheting for yourself or making a handmade gift, this floral motif sweater is an excellent choice. With its openwork design and gorgeous floral details, it’s versatile enough to pair with jeans, skirts, or shorts for a chic, summery look.
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Why You’ll Love the Crochet Summer Sweater Floral Motif Tee
What You Will Love
- Lightweight and Breezy: Designed with summer in mind, this tee is made using openwork floral motifs, making it cool and airy.
- Versatile Design: Dress it up or down! Pair it with casual denim shorts or wear it over a tank for a sophisticated layered look.
- Beginner-Friendly Motifs: The floral motifs are simple to create, making this project accessible for adventurous beginners and fun for seasoned crocheters.
- Perfect for Summer Yarn: Use cotton or lightweight acrylic yarn for a soft, breathable fabric that’s ideal for sunny days.
What Is a Crochet Motif Tee?
A crochet motif tee is created by assembling small, individual crochet pieces—known as motifs—into a larger garment. For the Floral Motif Summer Sweater, the motifs are shaped like flowers and joined together to form the body and sleeves of the tee. This method allows for endless customization and a lightweight, lacy design that’s perfect for summer.
If you’re new to working with motifs, this pattern is a great introduction to the technique. Once you’ve mastered a single floral motif, you can replicate it easily and join the pieces as you go.
Tips for Crocheting the Floral Motif Tee
- Choose the Right Yarn
- Select a lightweight, yarn with a nice drape like a mix of wool and nylon, or silk.
- Solid colors are best to show off the stitches.
- Lighter shakes of color like white, beige, or pastel shades work beautifully for summer, but don’t hesitate to use bold colors for a statement piece.
- Swatch Your Motif
- Crochet one floral motif as a test to check your gauge and ensure the final size of your sweater will fit as intended.
- Block Your Motifs
- Blocking is crucial for this project! It helps the floral shapes open up and ensures a polished, professional look. Learn more about blocking here.
- Join-As-You-Go
- Use a join-as-you-go method to connect your motifs while crocheting, saving time and ensuring a seamless assembly.
- Do you like Join-As-You-Go blanket patterns? You should look at these!
- Use a join-as-you-go method to connect your motifs while crocheting, saving time and ensuring a seamless assembly.
How to Customize Your Crochet Summer Sweater Tee
One of the best things about this pattern is how customizable it is! Here are a few ideas for making the Floral Motif Tee your own:
- Adjust the Sleeve Length: Prefer short sleeves, cap sleeves, or even a sleeveless design? You can modify the sleeve assembly to fit your style
- Lengthen or Shorten the Body: Add or remove rows of motifs to create a cropped top or a longer tunic-style tee.
- Experiment with Colors: Use different colors for each motif to create a vibrant, patchwork-style tee. Alternatively, opt for a gradient yarn for a seamless ombré effect.
- Add a Border: Finish the edges with a picot or shell stitch border for extra flair.
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How to Style Your Crochet Floral Motif Tee
The Crochet Floral Motif Tee is more than just a handmade masterpiece—it’s a versatile wardrobe essential that can be styled for any summer occasion. With its lightweight design and chic floral details, this tee pairs beautifully with a variety of outfits, making it a must-have for your warm-weather collection. Here are some styling ideas to keep your summer looks fresh and fashionable:
Casual Summer Chic
Pair your floral motif tee with high-waisted denim shorts for a breezy, laid-back look. Add some white sneakers or flat sandals, and you’re ready for a day at the park, a casual brunch, or running errands in style. The breathable design of this crochet top makes it perfect for staying cool and comfortable on warm sunny days.
Layered Elegance for Evening Wear
Transform your floral crochet tee into an evening-ready look by layering it over a fitted tank top or camisole and pairing it with a maxi skirt. Add some strappy heels and a clutch bag for a sophisticated, boho-inspired outfit perfect for summer nights or outdoor dinner parties.
Beach-Ready Style
Take your crochet tee to the beach as a stylish cover-up. Wear it over your swimsuit for a lightweight, breathable layer that adds a touch of flair. Pair it with a wide-brimmed sun hat, oversized sunglasses, and flip-flops to complete the perfect beach-day look.
Modern Workwear
Elevate your casual workwear by styling this floral motif top over a sleeveless midi dress or with tailored trousers. Layer it with a lightweight blazer for a professional look with a hint of crochet charm. Neutral tones like white, beige, or pastels keep the ensemble polished and sophisticated.
Festival-Ready Outfits
Heading to a summer festival? Pair your crochet floral motif tee with distressed jeans or a flowing skirt for a boho-chic vibe. Add accessories like layered necklaces, bangles, or a fringe bag to channel effortless festival style. The lacy floral details will set you apart with a handmade, artisanal touch.
Weekend Getaway Look
Pack your crochet floral motif tee for a weekend getaway! Pair it with cropped linen pants and espadrilles for a comfortable yet put-together outfit perfect for exploring new places or enjoying a relaxed afternoon by the lake.
Why the Crochet Floral Motif Tee Fits Every Summer Style
The Floral Motif Crochet Tee is the ultimate summer layering piece for women’s wardrobes. Its airy construction and flattering fit make it easy to pair with seasonal staples like:
- Denim shorts and skirts.
- Lightweight linen pants.
- Flowy maxi dresses.
- Swimsuits and resort wear.
The handmade floral motifs create a unique, artisanal look that sets your style apart from fast fashion, while the customization options (like color and length) allow you to create a tee that fits seamlessly into your wardrobe.
By combining classic crochet techniques with modern styling, this floral motif top is a go-to piece for women who love versatile, handmade fashion.
CROCHET FLORAL MOTIF TEE MEASUREMENTS
Sizes
Women’s Small / Medium (Large / Extra Large, 2X/3X)
Finished Measurements
Bust: 40 (48, 56)”
Length: 21 (24 1/2, 28)”
Gauge
4 reps and 10 rows = 5″ (12.5 cm) in Lace pat after blocking.
1 Motif = 3 1/2″ (9 cm) across after blocking.
CROCHET FLORAL MOTIF TEE MATERIALS
Yarn Suggestions
Size 1 or 2 weight yarn would be absolutely beautiful for this project.
- Red Heart Yarns
- It’s a Wrap: [Ball size: 200 g/7 oz, 1,006 meters/1,100 yards] 2 (3, 3) balls
- It’s a Wrap Rainbow [Ball size: 150 g/5.29 oz, 570 meters/623 yards] 3 (4, 4) balls
- It’s a Wrap Sprinkles [Ball size: 150 g/5.29 oz, 570 meters/623 yards] 3 (4, 4) balls
Yarn Used in Sample
Kilimanjaro by Miss Babs [85% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool, 15% nylon (1750 yds / 400 g)] in Aubergine; 1 (1.5, 2) skein(s)
Hook: US Size G-6 (4mm) crochet hook, or size required for gauge
Notions: Yarn needle, removable stitch markers, blocking mat and pins.
CROCHET FLORAL MOTIF TEE SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
Dc2tog (Double crochet 2 together): [Yo, pull up a loop in indicated st, yo and draw through 2 loops] twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook
Dc3tog (Double crochet 3 together): [Yo, pull up a loop in indicated st, yo and draw through 2 loops] 3 times, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook
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Crochet Floral Motif Sweater Pattern Instructions
CROCHET FLORAL MOTIF TEE Motif Strips (make 2 the same)
First Motif, see stitch diagram for help.
Ch 6, and sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and 1 ch), [dc, ch 1] 15 times in ring, join with sl st in third of beg ch-4.
Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3 (does not count as a st), dc2tog in same ch-1 sp as last sl st, ch 3, * dc3tog in next ch-1 sp, ch 3; rep from * around, join with sl st in first dc2tog.
Rnd 3: Sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp as last sl st, * [ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp] twice, (5 dc, ch 5, 5 dc) in next ch-3 sp, ** sc in next ch-3 sp; rep from * 3 more times, ending last rep at **, join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Second Motif
Work same as First Motif up to Rnd 3.
Rnd 3 (joining rnd): Sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp as last sl st, * [ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp] twice, (5 dc, ch 5, 5 dc) in next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp; rep from * once more, [ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp] twice, (5 dc, ch 2, sl st in corresponding corner sp of previous motif, ch 2, 5 dc) in next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, [ch 2, sl st in corresponding edge sp of previous motif, ch 2, sc in next ch-3 sp] twice, (5 dc, ch 2, sl st in corresponding corner sp of previous motif, ch 2, 5 dc) in next ch-3 sp, join with a sl st in first sc.
Remaining Motifs
Make 10 (12, 14) more Motifs the same as Second Motif, joining them into a long Strip – 12 (14, 16) Motifs in each Strip, 24 (28, 32) Motifs total.
CROCHET FLORAL MOTIF TEE Right Half
Right Front
With WS facing, join yarn with sl st at corner so you are ready to work up long edge of Strip.
Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, and work 103 (121, 139) sts evenly across half the squares only (6 (7, 8) squares). This will be approximately 17 sc per square. Leave rem 6 (7, 8) squares unworked, turn.
Work 12 (16, 20) rows in Lace pat beg with a pat Row 2.
Do not fasten off.
Sleeve
Row 1 (WS): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 3 dc in center dc of first 3-dc group, work in established pat to last 6 3-dc groups, 3 dc in center dc of next 3-dc group, ch 1, dc in next dc, leave rem sts unworked, turn – 12 (13, 14) 3-dc groups.
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and 1 ch), 3 dc in center dc of first 3-dc group, work in established pat to last 3-dc group, 2 dc in center dc of last 3-dc group, dc in top if beg ch-3 of previous row, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), sk first dc, dc in second dc, sk third dc, ch 1, sk first ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, work in established pat to end of row, turn – 11 (12, 13) 3-dc groups.
Row 4: Work in established pat to last 3-dc group, 3 dc in center dc of last 3-dc group, ch 1, dc2tog over last 2 dc (skipping ch-1 sp between them), turn.
Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 3 dc in center dc of first 3-dc group, work in established pat to end of row, turn.
Rep rows 2-5 once more, then rows 2-4 once more – 9 (10, 11) 3-dc groups.
Fasten off.
Right Back
With RS facing, join yarn with a sl st at opposite corner of same long edge of Strip, and work other half of the Strip the same way. So, RS and WS switch for this portion.
CROCHET FLORAL MOTIF TEE Left Half
Make same as Right Half, then rotate piece 180 degrees (see schematic for orientation of pieces).
CROCHET FLORAL MOTIF TEE Finishing
Joining The Two Halves
Lay out the two halves as shown in schematic, and place a marker at inner edge of each half, 3 1/2 (4, 4 1/2) Motifs (12 1/4 (14, 15 3/4)”) above bottom edge. The Left Front will be on your right and vice versa when facing the RS of the garment. See schematic for clarification.
With RS facing, join yarn with a sl st at lower inner corner of Left Front (bottom corner of bottommost motif).
Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in lower inner corner of Right Front, (dc in Left Front edge, dc in Right Front edge) 7 more times across bottom pair of Motifs, * dc in Right Front edge, dc in Left Front edge; rep from * to marker, working about 8 dcs in edge of each Motif, and ending with a dc in Left Front edge. Ch 3, and sl st to Right Front edge.
Fasten off and remove markers.
Join top 5 (6, 7) Motifs (17 1/2 (21, 24 1/2)”) in the same manner for Back.
CROCHET FLORAL MOTIF TEE Assembly
Block Sweater to schematic measurements. Blocking is crucial for this garment.
Fold Sweater in half at shoulders.
Sew together shoulders, tops and bottoms of sleeves, and side seams.
Weave in ends.
More Crochet Summer Patterns to Explore
If you like the Crochet Floral Motif Tee, and are looking for more summer crochet inspiration. Check out these other free patterns on MarlyBird.com:
- Build a Crochet Wardrobe
- Lightweight Crochet Wrap
- Best Ever Beach-Ready Crochet Cover-Up’s
- Shore Thing Beach Cover-Up
- 60 Crochet Tank Top Patterns
Each pattern is perfect for summer crafting and adds a handmade touch to your warm-weather wardrobe.
Happy Crocheting!
Marly Bird
