This trendy crochet summer top pattern combines a classic half double crochet base with an airy Solomon’s Knot (also known as Lover’s Knot) mesh overlay, making it perfect for hot weather. The design features a flattering bust panel and a breathable lower section, topped off with an adjustable criss-cross back for both style and fit.
Crochet Mesh Summer Top
It's a versatile piece that can be worn at the beach, layered over a bralette, or paired with high-waisted shorts. Whether you're a beginner ready to try new stitches or an experienced crocheter, this project offers fun techniques, customizable sizing, and a fashionable finish.
Materials
- Ball of 3-ply yarn (use two strands held together for 6-ply thickness)
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Darning needle
- Scissors
Part 1: Creating the Base (Half Double Crochet Section)
- Make a slip knot
- Insert your hook into the knot
Chain enough to reach around your back (tutorial uses 92 chains)
- Chain one
- Insert hook into the second chain from the hook
- Make one half double crochet in each chain until the end
- For all following rows, chain one and turn your work
- Make one half double crochet in each stitch across
- Repeat this for 20 rows or until the panel measures about 6–6.2 inches
Part 2: Creating the Solomon’s Knot (Lover’s Knot) Section
- Chain one and turn your work
- Make a single crochet in the first stitch
- Pull yarn up about 2 inches
- Yarn over and pull through the loop
- Insert hook under the bar, pull up a loop, and single crochet
- Repeat to make two Solomon’s knots
- Skip three stitches
- Insert single crochet into the fourth stitch
Repeat this pattern across the row
- At the end, if 3 or 5 stitches remain, insert into the third or fifth stitch respectively
Second Row of Solomon’s Knot (Mesh Row)
- Turn your work
- Chain four
- Pull yarn up and make one Solomon’s knot
- Single crochet over the single crochet from the previous row
- Make two Solomon’s knots
- Single crochet into the next single crochet from the previous row
Repeat this process across
- At the end, make one Solomon’s knot
- Yarn over twice and triple crochet into the single crochet at the start of the first Solomon’s Knot row
Repeating Solomon’s Knot Rows
- Repeat Row 1 (two knots, single crochet) for all odd-numbered rows
- Repeat Row 2 (chain four, one knot, then two knots) for all even-numbered rows
- Continue until the Solomon’s Knot section measures about 12 inches
Part 3: Finishing and Assembly
- Fold the top in half to find the middle
- Mark the center stitch
- Use a yarn strand to squeeze and secure the center
- Make a slip knot and chain a long strand (about 400 chains)
- Insert the chain into the center of the top
- Even out the lengths on both sides
- Skip 4 rows from the top and begin weaving the straps in a criss-cross pattern down the back
- Continue lacing until you reach the end of the top
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