To that point, here is a top down crochet raglan, in fact and in name. Truly, this lovely piece will be a joy to make and very functional to wear.
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Favourite Baseball Raglan
"This comfy summer tee is available in 9 sizes, from 30-62″ bust with 2-4″ of ease. This project was inspired by baseball tees that have contrasting color sleeves. Designed to have 2-4″ of ease this is comfortable enough to wear while playing ball with your kids, but hip and cute enough to wear out with with your friends. It's constructed top down, raglan style, worked intarsia through the yoke. You'll hold 4 balls at once, but won't have to carry any floats! "
Seamless Raglan Top
For something a little more risqué and exciting, this raglan technique 3/4 sleeve ticks all the boxes. Sizes available from S to 2XL.
Top-Down Tank
Summer is the perfect time to sport a new wardrobe and this Top-Down Tank is just the right thing you need. A sleeveless top made with a lightweight yarn is exactly what the summer calls for. This crochet top pattern is worked from the top down, hence the name. Crochet instructions are provided for extra small through extra large and uses the v-stitch towards the top of the pattern. If you're into crochet crop top patterns then you'll love this design.
Lacy Crochet Cardigan
The Lacy Crochet Cardigan Pattern is the perfect crochet garment that combines lace and warm weather. It comes in sizes from XS to 5XL and works up quickly. This is for sure an easy crochet cardigan pattern. Wear it over a top and jeans or with your favorite summer dress. The lacy details of this crochet cardigan makes it a great piece for summer and it also shows off those beautiful stitches crochet can create.