Crochet Crop Top Pattern You Can Finish In A Weekend

This crochet crop top pattern is a fun, beginner-friendly project perfect for warmer weather and festival season. With just two skeins of lightweight yarn and a few basic tools, you can create a stylish, customizable top that fits you perfectly. The design features triangle cups, a secure back band, and adjustable ties for comfort and style.

Crochet Crop Top

Whether you're lounging poolside or dancing at your favorite music festival, this trendy piece adds a handmade flair to any outfit. Plus, it's easy to adapt the size and color to suit your personal taste.

Materials Needed

• Lightweight yarn (e.g., Trco Boutique Meg, 100% acrylic, #3 weight)
• Two 50g/30m skeins for a small size
• 3.5 mm crochet hook (or size recommended for your yarn)
• Scissors
• Tape measure

Creating the Cups

Slip Knot & Foundation Chain

• Make a slip knot and chain 30 (adjust for preferred coverage).

Row 1

• Skip the first stitch.
• Double crochet in the back loop of each stitch across.

Row 2

• Chain 2, turn.
• Decrease at the beginning by working the first two stitches together.
• Double crochet to the end.

Subsequent Rows

• Chain 2, turn.
• Decrease at the beginning of each row.
• Double crochet to the end.
• Repeat until you form a triangle (creator made 27 rows).

Finishing the Cup

• Chain 50–80 (as preferred) to create the strap.
• Cut and fasten off.

Second Cup

• Repeat steps 1–5.
• Ensure strap length matches the first cup.

Joining the Cups & Creating the Bottom Band

Joining

• Align cups and knot yarn tails to connect them.

Measure for Band

• Measure the width of joined cups and determine your desired band length.

Chain for Band Extensions

• From one edge, chain the number of stitches to add needed inches (e.g., 20 chains = 4").

Row 1 of Band

• Chain 2.
• Double crochet back along the new chain.
• Continue double crocheting across both cups.
• Chain the same number of stitches on the other side.

Subsequent Rows

• Chain 2, turn.
• Double crochet across.
• Repeat until band reaches desired width.

Creating the Back Strap

• Chain approximately 100 stitches for the back tie.
• Use a darning needle to weave the strap through the back band, evenly spaced.
• Weave in all loose ends to finish.