A black and white striped crochet shirt for summer
Black and white stripes are one of the easiest patterns to wear. They go with nearly everything, they look tidy without effort, and in crochet they give you the texture of handmade work without a lot of color.
This is a short guide to our striped crochet shirt and how to wear it through the summer.
The shirt
Our black and white striped crochet shirt is a short-sleeve shirt crocheted by hand in light cotton. It costs $170 and comes in sizes XXS to XXL.
One maker in Izmir makes each shirt after you order it, which takes 2 to 8 days. It ships free worldwide within 7 business days and reaches the US in about 10 days and Europe in about 5.
How to style it
With denim shorts it is a weekend shirt. With chinos or straight trousers it is smart enough for dinner. Over a swimsuit it is a beach cover-up. Tucked into a skirt it gives a neat waistline. Under a light linen blazer it even works for a summer office.
Because the shirt is only black and white, you can add one color somewhere else: a red bag, yellow sandals, a bright scarf. Keep it to one, or the colors start to compete with the stripes.
Other black and white pieces
If you like the colors but want a bolder pattern, the black and white patchwork shirt is made of crochet squares instead of stripes. For a lighter shirt in the same breathable cotton, look at the granny square summer shirt.
Fit and care
The fit is relaxed. If you are between sizes, check the size guide, or choose Custom and send your measurements after you pay. Custom pieces cannot be returned, so measure carefully.
Hand wash the shirt or use the wool program at 30°C, and dry it flat. Do not hang it while wet, because the weight of the water pulls crochet out of shape and the stripes can start to lean.
