☀️ Summer invites you to wear fresh, comfortable and stylish clothes. While the sun shines in the sky and the sea breeze caresses the skin, there is nothing like wearing a piece that reflects the essence of the season, and at the same time, the passion for manual art. In this context, the Crochet Stripes Flannel emerges as the perfect companion for sunny days: a garment that combines the freshness of cotton with a classic and always on-trend striped design.
☀️ Crochet, more than a technique, is a language that allows you to express creativity and personality. With the Stripes Flannel, this language takes shape in a simple but striking pattern, achieving a piece that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also skin-friendly thanks to the cotton yarn.
☀️ In the articles that follow, we will guide you step by step in creating this flannel, ideal for those looking to add a chic and artisanal touch to their summer wardrobe. From the choice of yarn to the knitting technique, we invite you to immerse yourself in the wonderful world of crochet and discover the magic behind Stripes Flannel. Prepare your needles and let yourself be carried away by the wave of summer inspiration!
MATERIALS
🧶 Lion Brand Color Theory in Moonbeam (619-099V) for color A
🧶 Lion Brand Color Theory in Raisin (619-144U) for color B
(worst thickness, number 4; 246 yds/225m per skein)
🧶 Crochet Hook (6mm)
🧶 Crochet hook (5.5mm)
🧶 Wool needle
SAMPLE
👀 14 psts = 4”/10cm
👀 2 rows of half double crochet = .75”/2cm
👀 2 rows of single crochet = .5”/1.25cm
👀 12.75 rows in striped pattern = 4”/10cm
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch Chain
Dec Decrease
Hdc Half double crochet
Hdc2tog Half double crochet knitted in the next two stitches together
Rep Repeat
Rnd(s) Round(s)
RS Right side
Sc Single crochet
Sc2tog Single crochet knitted in the next two stitches together
Sk Skip
Sl st Stitch slipped
St(s) Point(s)
WS Wrong side
FINAL DIMENSIONS 🦋
Suggested positive clearance: 5-7”/13-18cm
Shown in size S on model with 34”/86cm bust
NOTES 👀
The shirt is worked first in joined and turned rounds to the armholes and then in flat rows for the front and back. Flip at the end of each round and row. To change colors in the rounds, work the slip stitch that joins the round in the new color and carry the alternating colors to the wrong side of the work.
To change colors in rows, work the last step with the yarn over the stitch of the new color and carry the alternating colors down the side of the work. The pattern is written for eight sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL).
BODY
With the hook J/10 (6mm) and color A, make 122 (136, 150, 164,178, 192, 206, 220) chains. Without twisting the chain, make a slip stitch in the 1st chain to join in a round.
Rnd 1 (RS) Chain 1, half double crochet around, slip stitch in the first half double crochet to join and tighten. (122 (136, 150, 164,178, 192, 206, 220) sts)
Flip here and at the end of each round.
Rnd 2 (LE) Chain 1, half double crochet around, slip stitch in the first half double crochet to join and tighten.
Change to color B.
Rnds 3+4 Chain 1, single crochet around, slip stitch in the first single crochet to join and tighten.
Change to color A.
Rnds 5+6 Chain 1, half double crochet around, slip stitch in the first half double crochet to join and tighten.
Rnds 7-42 (42, 42, 42, 46, 46, 46, 46)
Repeat rounds 3-6, 9 (9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10,10) more times, changing colors every 2 rounds.
Next 2 rounds Repeat rounds 3 and 4, 1 more time.
Finish off and cut both colors.
The work will now be separated and worked flat for the back and front. Maintain the established stripe pattern throughout the process.
FINALIZATION
Neckline Trim:
🔹 Using hook I/9 (5.5mm) and with the right side facing you, join color A to the back of the neckline.
🔹 Chain 1 and make single crochets evenly around the neckline.
🔹 Place a marker at the beginning of the round and work 2 more rounds in a spiral without closing at the end.
Finish off the thread.
Hide the ends:
🔹 With a wool needle, hide all the loose ends safely.
🔹 Trim excess thread if necessary.
Lock (Optional but recommended): 👀🧶
🧶 Perform a moisture block to help level the points and give the top a professional finish. This means that you will wet the top, set it in its final dimensions on a flat surface, such as a blocking mat, and let it dry completely. Make sure you use pins that won’t rust.
🧶 You can also do a steam lock, but check your yarn care instructions first to avoid damaging the top.
Try it on!
Once you have finished everything, try on your new “Flannel Stripes” and enjoy the result of your work.
👀 CARE INSTRUCTIONS (This is a general instruction, but always check the label of your yarn):
🔹 Hand wash gently in cold water using a mild detergent.
🔹 Don’t twist.
🔹 Dry in a horizontal position.
🔹 Do not use bleach or iron.
NOTE: The final size and fit of the top may be influenced by yarn choice, hook size and individual tension when knitting. Always be sure to check your sample (if provided) before starting and adjust if necessary to ensure the finished garment fits as expected.
Repeat for the other arm hole.
Finish and cut the thread.
NECKLINE FINISHING
Neckline Trim:
🔹 With hook I/9 (5.5mm) and with the right side facing you, join color A on one of the shoulder seams.
🔹 Chain 1 and make low stitches evenly around the neckline.
🔹 Don’t close the loop. Place a marker at the beginning of the round and work 2 more rounds in a spiral without closing at the end.
Finish and cut the thread.
Hide the extremes:
Using a wool needle, hide all loose ends securely.
Trim excess thread if necessary.
