This unisex crochet shirt pattern is designed for makers who love creating stylish yet comfortable handmade clothing. Using the classic V stitch, this shirt has an airy texture that works beautifully for everyday wear in any season. The pattern is worked in simple panels, making it beginner friendly while still offering a modern, polished look.
Crochet V Stitch Shirt
With three color sections and a relaxed fit, this crochet shirt can easily be customized in length, color choices, and sizing to suit personal style. Whether worn open as a layering piece or closed with buttons, this design creates a versatile handmade garment that works for both men and women.
Materials
- Dooran Art 100g acrylic yarn in three colors
- Crochet hook suitable for medium weight yarn
Stitch Used
- V Stitch made by working double crochet chain one double crochet in the same stitch or space
Back Panel
- Make a slip knot and chain to the width of your shirt length, for example chain 110 for approximately 22 inches
- Skip two chains and work a V stitch into the third chain
- Skip two chains and work a V stitch into the next chain
- Repeat this pattern across the row
- Chain three and turn
- Work a V stitch into the chain one space of each V stitch across
- Finish each row with one double crochet in the last stitch
- Repeat rows until desired length is reached
Back Panel Color Sequence Example Medium Size
- Work nine rows with color one and fasten off
- Join color two and work four rows
- Join color three and work nine rows
- Continue nine more rows with color three
- Switch back to color two and work four rows
- Finish with nine rows of color one
Front Panels
- Make two separate panels using the same stitch pattern as the back panel
- Use the same starting chain count as the back panel
- Work the color sequence nine rows color one, four rows color two, nine rows color three
- Complete two identical panels
Joining Panels
- Place panels with right sides facing inward
- Join yarn at the shoulder edge
- Work one single crochet into the front panel edge
- Work one single crochet into the back panel edge
- Chain one
Repeat across to form shoulder seams
- Measure down from shoulders for armholes and place stitch markers
- Join yarn at the bottom edge
- Work one single crochet in the back panel space
- Work one single crochet in the front panel space
- Chain one
- Repeat up to the stitch marker
Armhole And Sleeves
- Chain one and work single crochet evenly around the armhole
- Slip stitch to join and fasten off
- Join second color and chain three
- Skip two stitches and work a V stitch in the next stitch
- Repeat around and slip stitch to join
- Continue working V stitch rounds for a total of five rounds
- Chain one and work single crochet in each stitch for two rounds
- Fasten off and repeat for the second sleeve
Collar
- Place stitch markers seven inches from the center opening on both front panels
- Join yarn at the center back of the neckline
- Chain three and work V stitch evenly around the neckline
- Place one V stitch per row section on the back panel
- Stop at the stitch marker and work one double crochet
- Chain three and turn
- Work V stitch in each V stitch across
- On the next row add one extra double crochet at the beginning to increase
- Continue until five rows are complete or more for a wider collar
- Fasten off
Front Edging And Finishing
- Join color one at the top corner of the front opening
- Chain three and work V stitch evenly along the opening
- Chain one and turn
- Work single crochet in each stitch
- Fasten off and repeat on the opposite side
- Work one round of single crochet around the collar if desired
- Secure all loose ends
- Optionally add a single crochet round to the bottom hem
- Attach buttons if preferred
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