Crochet Bell Sleeve Top With Elegant Fit For Spring Looks

If you're dreaming of a lightweight, flowy top that blends elegance with a handmade touch, this Crochet Bell Sleeve Top Pattern is the perfect project for you. Designed with comfort and boho charm in mind, this stylish piece features graceful bell sleeves and a breathable, openwork texture that’s ideal for layering through the seasons.

Crochet Bell Sleeve Top

Whether you're a beginner ready to expand your skills or a seasoned crocheter looking for your next wardrobe favorite, this pattern is both fun to make and stunning to wear. Dress it up for a night out or pair it with jeans for a casual-chic look—either way, it’s sure to turn heads!

Materials

Peaches and Cream 100% cotton yarn (5–6 skeins)
Susan Bates size G (6) crochet hook
Stitch markers
Darning needle

Creating the Rectangles (Main Body Panels)

Foundation Row (Half Double Crochet)

Chain 38 stitches.
Pinch the 38th stitch, then chain one more.
Yarn over and work a half double crochet in the 38th stitch.
Continue working half double crochets down the chain until you have 38 half double crochets total.
Chain three and turn your work.

Row 2 (Caneing Stitch Pattern)

Chain three (counts as a double crochet).
Double crochet in the next stitch.
Chain two, skip two stitches.
In the fourth stitch, double crochet.
Yarn over, go back to the third skipped stitch and work a double crochet over the previous one (crossed double crochet).
Chain two.
Repeat this pattern (skip two, double crochet in fourth, crossed double crochet in third, chain two) across the row.
When two stitches remain, work one double crochet in each.
Chain three and turn.

Row 3 and Repeating the Pattern

Chain three (counts as a double crochet).
Double crochet in the next stitch.
Chain two, skip next two spaces.
Work a double crochet into the second of the two double crochets from the previous row.
Yarn over and work a crossed double crochet in the first of those two stitches.
Chain two.
Repeat this process across the row.
Continue repeating this row until the rectangle measures approximately 29 inches.
Complete a total of 49 rows, starting and ending with a half double crochet row.
Make two identical rectangles for the front and back.

Assembling the Body Panels

Front and Back Seams

Place both rectangles with right sides facing each other.
Use a darning needle to sew up 10 rows from the bottom on the front to form the neckline.
Repeat the same for the back neckline by sewing up 10 rows from the bottom.
Ensure stitches are evenly matched to avoid puckering.

Side Seams (Creating Armholes)

On each side, count 12 rows up from the bottom.
Place stitch markers at the 12th row on both the front and back sides.
Sew the side seams from the bottom up to the 12th row to form armholes.

Creating the Bell Sleeves

Straight Section

Attach yarn to the armhole opening.
Insert hook through a space near the seam, chain one, and double crochet in the same space.
Chain two, then double crochet into the next section or bar along the opening.
Continue (double crochet, chain two) around the armhole, aligning with the body stitch lines.
At the end of the round, work a final double crochet and connect it to the first one.
Chain one, then double crochet in the same space to maintain a straight seam.
Chain two, work a double crochet on top of the next previous round’s double crochet, chain two again.
Maintain 25 open spaces (chain two sections) around the sleeve.
Continue for 18 rows or until the sleeve is approximately 12 inches long.

Bell Flare Section (V-Stitches)

Optional: Change yarn color here for contrast.

Continue maintaining the straight seam line.
Double crochet to start the round.
Chain two, then work a V-stitch (double crochet, chain one, double crochet) in the next stitch.
Chain two, then repeat V-stitch in the next stitch.
Continue the pattern (V-stitch, chain two) all the way around.
At the end, join to the starting stitch with a double crochet to keep the seam straight.
The V-stitch pattern will naturally create the bell flare without increases.
Repeat for 10 rows.
Fasten off.