Marly Bird Rewrites Solomon’s Knot Crochet Tee Pattern, Adds Sizes and Tutorials

A pattern refresh that changes the experience

Marly Bird has turned the Solomon’s Knot Crochet Tee into more than a pretty release. The updated post brings fully rewritten instructions, special-stitch tutorials, a schematic, blocking guidance, updated yarn substitution links, and co-designer credit for Robyn Chachula, which makes the pattern feel like a complete teaching package rather than a simple repost.

That matters because this is the kind of garment many crocheters want to make but hesitate to start. With the new presentation, the tee reads as a real project for warm weather wardrobes, not a delicate piece you finish and leave unworn in the closet.

Why this tee feels like something you will reach for

The shape is deliberately easy to live in. The tee is oversized, with 4 to 8 inches of ease, so it is meant to skim the body instead of cling to it. That gives it the kind of drape and comfort that works over tanks, under a light jacket, or thrown on when the day starts warm and ends cool.

The yarn choice reinforces that everyday usefulness. Bernat Softee Cotton is a 60 percent cotton and 40 percent acrylic blend, and it is listed as a light DK, #3 yarn with 254 yards per 4.2 oz ball. That mix gives the fabric the breathability people want from summer cotton, while the acrylic helps keep it practical and easy to wear.

This is the hook that makes the tee stand out: it is not a stiff crochet top, and it is not a heavy layer you will avoid once the temperature rises. It is built for real summer weather, which is exactly why the update lands as a wardrobe project instead of just another pattern drop.

How the construction keeps it approachable

The tee is worked in two panels from the hem up, then seamed, with sleeves added directly off the body. That construction keeps the process straightforward and easy to follow, especially if you like seeing a garment grow in clear stages rather than wrestling with complex shaping all at once.

The body uses herringbone double crochet, which gives the main fabric structure and a polished look. The sleeves are where the pattern really opens up, since they use Solomon’s Knot stitch and become the visual feature that gives the tee its airy, lacy personality. It is a smart division of labor: the body keeps the garment grounded, while the sleeves provide the openwork detail that makes the design feel special.

Solomon’s Knot is the feature that teaches as it decorates

If you have wanted to learn Solomon’s Knot, this pattern makes the stitch feel less intimidating. Yarnspirations identifies Solomon’s Knot, also called Love Knot or Lover’s Knot, as an under-used openwork stitch that can shift from extra-lacy to slightly open depending on stitch height. That flexibility is part of why it works so well here.

Instead of asking you to build an entire garment out of a specialty lace stitch, the tee uses Solomon’s Knot in a focused section where the effect is easy to appreciate. You get the visual payoff without turning the whole project into a technical hurdle, which is a big reason the refreshed version feels more accessible.

Marly Bird’s own shop listing now adds video support and stitch diagrams, and that extra guidance matters for this stitch in particular. The combination of written instructions, visual aids, and a clear schematic turns a specialty technique into something you can actually learn while making a wearable piece.

Sizing, fit, and what the update adds

The pattern is written in four sizes, from S/M through 4X/5X, which gives the tee a wider reach than many crochet garment patterns. That broad sizing is a major part of the shareable appeal here because it signals that the project is meant for more than one body type and more than one style of wear.

The newly added blocking guidance and yarn substitution links also make the pattern more useful from a maker’s perspective. Blocking can make a big difference in an openwork garment like this, and substitution notes help you stay close to the intended drape if Bernat Softee Cotton is not already in your stash.

The result is a pattern that feels more complete on every level. It is still stylish, but now it is also better documented, easier to adapt, and more confident about what it wants to be: a summer top you can make, learn from, and wear.

Why this release fits Marly Bird’s broader spring push

The tee lands inside Marly Bird’s Spring Fling 2026, a weekday pattern promotion running from May 4 through May 29, 2026. Each weekday brings one free spring or summer pattern, and the ad-free PDF for that day is marked down by 65 percent for 24 hours, which adds a sense of momentum to the release.

That context helps explain the way the tee is being presented. Marly Bird, who says on her official YouTube channel that she has more than 20 years of experience, has built a reputation around making crochet feel practical and teachable. The Solomon’s Knot tee fits that approach neatly: it gives you a fashion-forward silhouette, but it also hands you the tools to understand the stitch work behind it.

The co-designer credit for Robyn Chachula also fits the pattern’s pedigree. Bird and Chachula have worked together before, including on the Sweetcorn Motif for the Moogly 2025 CAL, so this is a collaboration with history behind it, not a one-off pairing.

For crocheters looking at summer makes with both style and substance, this refresh delivers exactly what it promises. It keeps the airy specialty stitch that catches the eye, then backs it up with the sizing, tutorials, and construction details that make the finished tee feel like something worth wearing all season.