Valley Yarns Meyer T-shirt Crochet Pattern

Valley Yarns Meyer T-Shirt

What is Being Made

The Valley Yarns Meyer T-Shirt is a simple drop-shoulder crocheted tee designed by Sara Delaney. This garment features a classic short-sleeve construction with finished sizes ranging from 32 inches to 52 inches in bust circumference. The design includes textured stitch detailing at the hem, cuffs, and neckline that creates visual interest on an otherwise straightforward silhouette.

Techniques Used

This project is constructed using bottom-up and seamedworked flat rather than in the round. The garment is built by crocheting individual flat pieces—back, front, and sleeves—which are then seamed together. The textured appearance comes from strategically alternating between front loop and back loop stitches, creating a ribbed or striped visual effect without changing yarn colors.

Stitches Used

The Meyer T-Shirt employs several fundamental crochet stitches appropriate for a beginner-level project:

• Half double crochet (hdc) — the primary stitch used throughout most of the garment, creating a fabric with a gauge of approximately 4 stitches and 3 rows per inch
• Single crochet (sc) — used in combination with loop-specific variations for textured sections
• Chain (ch) — used for foundation rows and turning chains
• Back loop single crochet (blsc) — single crochet worked through the back loop only of the next stitch
• Front loop single crochet (flsc) — single crochet worked through the front loop only of the next stitch
• Back loop half double crochet (blhdc) — half double crochet worked through the back loop only
• Front loop half double crochet (flhdc) — half double crochet worked through the front loop only
• Half double crochet 2 together (hdc2tog) — a decrease stitch used for shaping at the neckline

Materials

The Meyer T-Shirt is designed to be worked with Valley Yarns Goshen, a blend yarn containing 48% Peruvian cotton, 46% modal, and 6% silk. This fiber composition creates a breathable, drape-friendly fabric ideal for a lightweight summer tee. The yarn is worked at 92 yards per 50-gram skein. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 9 skeins for the smallest size (32 inches) to 14 skeins for the largest size (52 inches). The project calls for a G/6 (4.00mm) crochet hook, or whatever size is necessary to achieve the specified gauge of approximately 4 stitches and 3 rows per inch in half double crochet. The pattern specifies color 21 Lemon Drop for the photographed sample.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner difficulty, making it an excellent choice for those new to crochet or looking to expand their skills with a wearable project. The straightforward drop-shoulder construction, simple stitch combinations, and minimal shaping make it accessible while still producing a polished finished garment.