Looking to elevate your handmade wardrobe? This stunning crochet lace top pattern brings a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern flair. Featuring delicate floral motifs and customizable sleeves, the design is worked in a circular construction for a seamless finish.
Crochet Lace Top
Whether you want a fitted silhouette or a relaxed, breezy look, this pattern allows flexibility with adjustable sleeve widths and added shaping options. It's the perfect project for confident beginners and seasoned crocheters who love wearable, show-stopping pieces. Pair it with jeans, skirts, or layer it over a dress—this lace top is as versatile as it is beautiful.
Materials Needed
- Lightweight cotton yarn
- Crochet hook (size as per yarn recommendation)
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Dividing the Top
- Lay your circular flower motif flat.
Divide the circle into four sections using stitch markers:
- Back: Count 7 flower motifs
- Sleeve 1: Count 6 flower motifs
- Front: Count 7 flower motifs
- Sleeve 2: Remaining 6 motifs
- Place markers at the junction points between each section.
Creating the Sleeves
Choose your sleeve fit:
- Tight fit: Slip stitch the sleeve closed (no additional chains).
- Moderate fit: Chain 12 across the underarm section.
- Loose fit: Chain 24 across the underarm section.
- Connect the chain to the next section with a slip stitch to continue working in the round.
Continuing the Body Pattern
- Resume the original pattern with chains and double crochets.
- Where the marker is placed, crochet 4 double crochets.
- Continue working the pattern across the front, following the established stitch sequence.
- Work until you reach the marker for the next sleeve section.
Crocheting in the Round
- Continue working in a circular fashion.
- Sleeves are left unworked while front and back are crocheted.
- Maintain stitch consistency and shape as you increase the length.
Lacing Up the Chain
Begin pattern repeat:
- Chain 3, single crochet in the 3rd chain
- Chain 5, single crochet in the 5th chain
- Chain 3, double crochet in the 3rd chain
Continue the sequence:
- 4 double crochets
- Chain 3, single crochet
- Chain 5, single crochet
- Chain 3, 4 double crochets
- Repeat as desired for length and design consistency.
Creating Flowers
- Start with 3 single crochets.
Create flower motifs:
- Chain 1
- 5 double crochets, each separated by a chain 1
- After each flower motif, work 4 single crochets.
- Continue the pattern evenly around.
Finishing the Body
- Crochet 7 additional rows to reach the preferred top length.
To create a flared or relaxed fit:
- Add increases in the double crochet columns on each row.
- Space increases evenly to maintain symmetry.
Lacing the Neckline
Create neckline edging:
- Chain 2
- Half double crochet in the same stitch
- Half double crochet in the 3rd chain
- Crochet these 3 stitches together to form a zigzag.
Add a lace finish:
- Chain 2, slip stitch into each opening across the neckline.
Final Touches
- Add single crochet stitches along the bottom edge to complete the look.
- Weave in all ends neatly with a tapestry needle.
- Optionally, block the top for an even finish and improved drape.
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