Crochet in Style: Crafting the Sivu Tee in Linen and Silk

A stunning top-down crochet tee crafted in a hand-dyed linen and silk blend yarn, the Sivu Tee design by Linda Skuja is perfect for elevating any warm-weather outfit. Paired with SweetGeorgia Flaxen Silk Fine, this linen and silk yarn beautifully showcases the tee’s enchanting leaf stitch yoke. Creating a crisp yet drapey fabric ideal for summer and for those seeking a wool-free project.

Crochet top, Sivu Tee design, front
Crochet top, Sivu Tee design, shoulder detail
Crochet top, Sivu Tee design, back

CROCHETING THE SIVU TEE

As designer Linda Skuja shares about the Sivu Tee, this pattern is crafted with meticulous attention to detail. A top-down, short-sleeved crochet top, it is a sister pattern to Linda’s Sivu Sweater design.

Paired with SweetGeorgia Flaxen Silk Fine, this linen and silk blend yarn beautifully highlights the enchanting leaf stitch pattern on the yoke of the tee. The yarn creates a crisp yet drapey fabric, making it a wonderful choice for crocheters looking to something wool-free. It’s one of our most popular yarns for summer projects.

Crochet top, Sivu Tee design, yoke
Stunning leaf stitch detail in Linda Skuja’s Sivu Tee design

The Sivu Tee pattern was designed using sport-weight yarn and a 5 mm hook; however, SweetGeorgia Flaxen Silk Fine is a light fingering-weight yarn. Due to these differences, Charlotte chose to crochet the pattern using a 4 mm hook and followed the size 4 instructions. This resulted in the finished project with dimensions similar to size 3.

Crochet top, Sivu Tee design, front
Crocheted using SweetGeorgia Flaxen Silk Fine in the Sea Glass colourway

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Crochet top, Sivu Tee design, front
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Crochet Sivu Tee in Hand-Dyed Linen and Silk

A beautiful top-down crochet tee crafted in a hand-dyed linen and silk blend yarn, perfect for elevating any warm-weather outfit.
Craft Crochet
Maker Charlotte Lee
Designer Linda Skuja
Skill Level Intermediate

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Download Linda Skuja's Sivu Tee pattern available at Ravelry.
  • Follow the pattern directions as listed to crochet the top according to your swatched preference. Note the change in yarn weight and crochet hook used in this project due to the change in yarn weight.
  • Weave in ends and wet block your project. Let dry completely and enjoy!
    Crochet top, Sivu Tee design, front

Notes

From the designer, Linda Skuja:
Introducing the exquisite Sivu Tee, a sister pattern to the Sivu Sweater. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this top-down crochet masterpiece boasts elegance and versatility. Elevate your wardrobe with its enchanting leaf stitch pattern adorning the yoke, harmoniously juxtaposed with a sleek and understated body.
Note: The pattern calls for sport-weight yarn using a 5 mm hook. However, due to the Flaxen Silk Fine being a light fingering-weight yarn, Charlotte used a 4 mm hook and crocheted size 4, hoping for it to end up similar to the dimensions of size 3.
 
 

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