Vesuvius is the sister pattern to the Etna Tee. A collection inspired by beautiful Italian landscapes and the roughness of terrain around the volcanic majesties that their namesakes are. Vesuvius is made top-down with a drop-shoulder construction and has perfectly fitted shoulders to eliminate excess fabric around the underarms. The Tee features a textured and airy stitch, which is perfect for summer garments, a wide over-sized fit and a split high-low hem; all finished with an elegant edging. Best part? Vesuvius is truly size inclusive with a design that ensures that the shoulder drops roughly in the same spot on all makers, regardless of their size. The details in this Tee will have you reaching for it time and time again!

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This pattern is available in English, French and Spanish / El patrón está disponible en Español. / Le patron est disponible en français

Pattern Information

Sizes + Measurements

This pattern comes in 9 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color coded and in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9).
These are the approximate measurements of the finished item:
Bust: 93.5 (102.5, 113.5, 121, 130) (141, 150, 161, 170) cm / 37 (40½, 44¾, 47½, 51¼) (55½, 59, 63½, 67) in
Shoulder Width: 50.5 (55, 56.5, 60.5, 64) (66, 66, 67.5, 70.5) cm / 20 (21¾, 22½, 23¾, 25¼) (26, 26, 26¾, 27¾) in
Neck Width: 23 (22.5, 24, 25, 26) (27.5, 27.5, 27, 27) cm / 9¼ (8¾, 9½, 9¾, 10¼) (11, 11, 10½, 10½) in
Neck Depth: 13 (13, 14.5, 14.5, 14.5) (14.5, 14.5, 15.5, 15.5) cm / 5 (5, 5½, 5½, 5½) (5½, 5½, 6¼, 6¼) in
Sleeve Circumference: 38 (38, 41, 42, 44.5) (48, 52.5, 57.5, 61) cm / 15 (15, 16, 16½, 17½) (19, 20¾, 22¾, 24) in
Front Body Length from underarm2: 20.5 (18.5, 17.5, 18.5, 17.5) (15, 14, 12.5, 11) cm / 8 (7¼, 7, 7¼, 7) (6, 5½, 5, 4¼) in
Back Body Length from underarm2: 23.5 (21.5, 20.5, 21.5, 20.5) (18, 16.5, 15.5, 14) cm / 9¼ (8½, 8, 8½, 8) (7¼, 6½, 6, 5½) in
To be worn with 13 – 22 cm / 5 – 8½ in of positive ease around bust*

MATERIALS

YARN: Fingering weight yarn (size 1)
Approx 850 (950, 1065, 1155, 1265) (1385, 1455, 1605, 1715) m / 930 (1045, 1165, 1265, 1385) (1515, 1590, 1755, 1875) yds for a cropped high-low hem as sample.
Yardage provided includes 5% extra for swatching and margin of error. Adjust amounts for desired length.
Sample used Pascuali, Suave (100% Organic Cotton, 25g, 162 m / 177 yds) in color Cream (50). Approx 6 (6, 7, 8, 8) (9, 9, 10, 11) balls used for a cropped high-low hem as in pictures.

HOOKS: 3.5 mm or size needed to meet gauge, and 4mm or 0.5 mm bigger than hook used on body for sleeve edging.

NOTIONS: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors.

GAUGE

22 sts x 12 rows of dc worked flat with 3 mm hook = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in.
Be sure to block and check gauge before starting by making a big enough gauge swatch (at least 15 x 15 cm).

Alternative Yarn Options

Any fingering or light sport weight yarn will work, but here are some I recommend based on weight and composition:

Lookbook

Download the Vesuvius.Lookbook to see all of the pattern details and testers photos in different sizes!

Vesuvius Tee

by Donna DePaolis
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Vesuvius Tee

by Donna DePaolis

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Red orange Vesuvius

by Angela Traunig
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Red orange Vesuvius

by Angela Traunig

Description

Lengthened by 8 pattern repeat groups.

Materials & Tools

Hooks Used
As Stated

Timeline

Started
2024-06-03
Finished
2024-07-15

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Versuvius tee

by Sammyc85
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Versuvius tee

by Sammyc85

Materials & Tools

Hooks Used
3.5

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Vesuvius Tee

by Jota Ce
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Vesuvius Tee

by Jota Ce

Description

My first wearable crochet project!

Timeline

Started
2023-07-05
Finished
2023-10-15

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Vesuvius Tee

by KarenO
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Vesuvius Tee

by KarenO

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Pink Linen Vesuvius

by Linda Kvarnström
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Pink Linen Vesuvius

by Linda Kvarnström

Description

Used 4mm hook for the pattern as I liked the drape and feel of the 4mm swatch better than the 3.5mm swatch. Decreased the amount of rows and stitches as the 4mm swatch was too big.

Re-used yarn from a shrug I made years ago and never wore. Only had enough yarn for size 2, with a positive ease of 10cm. A slightly tighter fit than the pattern, but it looks good and feels even better!

Used the 5mm hook for the faux i-cord edging.

Materials & Tools

Hooks Used
4mm, 5mm

Timeline

Started
2023-06-27
Finished
2023-08-01

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macaVesuvius

by Marija Korac
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macaVesuvius

by Marija Korac

Materials & Tools

Hooks Used
4 mm

Timeline

Started
2023-07-02
Finished
2023-07-30

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Vesuvius 1

by Homegrownstitchery
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Vesuvius 1

by Homegrownstitchery

Description

Size 4-no added length
Used 2 3/4 skeins of cottage sock by Coates and Co.

Materials & Tools

Hooks Used
3.5 mm

Timeline

Started
2023-07-10
Finished
2023-07-28

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Vesuvius Tee

by carrieat72
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Vesuvius Tee

by carrieat72

Description

About the pattern:
The pattern is well written and laid out in a logical sequence. It has lots of info, including photos to guide you along. Highly recommended.

I would recommend this pattern for an advanced beginner to intermediate level crocheter.

About the yarn:
I’ve used this yarn in several projects and it is a firm favourite of mine. It can split, depending on hook size, so care is sometimes required.

NOTE:
My gauge was off by 1st/10cm, so this top is a little more oversized than it should be for the pattern.

The hem had a tendency to curl because of the slst’s. It required quite a severe blocking to flatten out. I would suggest using a larger hook than recommended or work your stitches very loose.

Materials & Tools

Hooks Used
2.5, 3, 3.5 and 4.5mm

Timeline

Started
2023-05-23
Finished
2023-06-17

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Vesuvius Tee – Pascuali Suave Rose

by Shu-Wen (ChouxPuffCreations)
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Vesuvius Tee – Pascuali Suave Rose

by Shu-Wen (ChouxPuffCreations)

Description

Progress notes on my Ravelry project page: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/ShuWenT/vesuvius-tee

Materials & Tools

Hooks Used
4.0mm, 4.5mm

Timeline

Started
2023-07-06
Finished
2023-08-02

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Vesuvius Tee

by littledeercrochet
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Vesuvius Tee

by littledeercrochet

Description

Did my gauge check on 8/2 and am very excited to try LindyChain for the first time!

Materials & Tools

Hooks Used
3.25mm

Timeline

Started
2023-08-02

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Color block Vesuvius

by Njoshi
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Color block Vesuvius

by Njoshi

Description

Increased the length of the Tee. Used almost all of the 400g of fingering weight yarn.

Materials & Tools

Hooks Used
C

Timeline

Started
2023-07-02
Finished
2023-08-04

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Vesuvius Tee

by sunbirdcrochet
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Vesuvius Tee

by sunbirdcrochet

Description

Wasn't able to meet gauge and so I've turned my oversized shoulders into 3/4 length sleeves instead. I'm happy with the FO.

Materials & Tools

Hooks Used
4mm

Timeline

Started
2023-07-07
Finished
2023-07-30

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Vesuvius

by giabria79
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Vesuvius

by giabria79

Description

Size 3 (34” bust)
Body: 5.75” from underarm (before hem split) to lengthen crop. Total 6 row pairs from underarm.

Front hem: 2 row pairs before split
Back hem: 3 row pairs before split

Materials & Tools

Hooks Used
3.5mm main & 4mm edging

Timeline

Started
2023-07-01
Finished
2023-08-12

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