Crochet Heart Top Pattern - Perfect Summer Piece For Any Wardrobe

If you're looking for a unique and stylish crochet project, this heart-shaped top is a perfect choice! Made with a delicate heart motif and sweet lace-up details, this top offers a flattering fit and is full of charm. Whether you're creating it for a special occasion or to add a bit of love to your everyday wardrobe, this pattern is both versatile and customizable.

Crochet Heart Top

You can mix and match yarn colors to make it uniquely yours, and the intricate design ensures that it's a piece that stands out. Plus, the crochet techniques are beginner-friendly but will still provide a satisfying challenge. Perfect for the warm months or as a standout piece under jackets in cooler weather!

Materials

Yarn: Popo 100% Myanmar Cotton, 5-ply (or 3-ply as an alternative)
Crochet Hook: 3.0 mm

Crocheting the Heart Motif (Bottom Section)

Starting Chain:

Make a slip knot and chain 7 stitches.

First Row of Double Crochet:

In the third chain from the hook, make a double crochet stitch.
Continue making double crochet stitches across the chain, totaling 5 stitches.

Turning and Increasing:

Turn your work.
In the first stitch, make 2 double crochet stitches.
Continue with 1 double crochet stitch in each stitch across until the last stitch.
In the last stitch, make 2 double crochet stitches.

Creating the Heart Shape:

Continue increasing at the beginning and end of each row to form the widening base of the heart.
Use chain spaces and skip stitches to create the "V" shape of the heart.
Alternate rows of solid double crochet stitches with rows containing chain spaces to create the heart cutouts.

Completing the Heart Section:

Continue crocheting until you have 5 heart motifs across the bottom edge.

Crocheting the Main Body of the Top

Working Upwards from the Heart Section:

Crochet upwards from the top edge of the heart section to form the main body of the top.

Double Crochet Rows:

Continue crocheting rows of double crochet stitches across each row.

Creating the Back Opening (Lacing)

Create a series of chain spaces along the edge of the fabric to make holes for lacing.
Make a long chain for the lacing.
Thread the chain through the holes and lace it up like a corset.

For Creating the Front Gathering (Lacing)

Creating the Front Opening:

Create a series of chain spaces along the front edge of the top for gathering.

Lacing the Front:

Make another long chain and thread it through the front holes to create a gathered effect.

Finishing Touches

Top Edging:

Crochet a row of single crochet stitches along the top edge of the top.

Neck Straps:

Create two long chains (about 250 stitches each) for the neck straps.
Attach one end of each chain to the top corners of the top.
Thread the other end of each strap through the top center, allowing for ties around the neck.