Crochet Lace Top Pattern That’s Perfect For Festivals

This crochet lace top pattern brings elegance and summer vibes together in one stylish piece. Designed with a beautiful scalloped stitch and lightweight crochet thread, it's perfect for layering over bralettes, swimsuits, or high-waisted skirts. The pattern is completely customizable—tailor it to your size, preferred length, or color palette.

Crochet Lace Top

Whether you're prepping for festival season or just want a handmade staple that screams effortless chic, this project combines skill-building with fashionable results. With easy-to-repeat rows and a unique textured finish, it's a must-crochet for anyone looking to expand their handmade wardrobe.

Measurements and Materials

Measure your bust and divide by two.
Use crochet thread (thin weight) and a 2.5mm hook.
Begin with a chain that’s a multiple of 16 + 1, based on your half-bust measurement.

Front Piece

Foundation Row

Make a chain multiple of 16 + 1.
Adjust length based on half-bust measurement, plus a few multiples for scallop width.

Row 1

Chain 1.
Single crochet (SC) across the foundation chain.

Row 2

Chain 1 and turn.
SC in next 2 stitches.
*Chain 6.
Work 6 double treble crochets (DTR) together, skipping a stitch between each.
Chain 6. Skip 1 stitch. SC in next stitch.
Chain 1. Skip 1 stitch. SC in next.*
Repeat from * to * across the row.

For Row 3

Chain 1 and turn.
SC in first 2 stitches.
*Chain 1.
DTR in each of previous DTR group, chaining 1 between each.
Chain 1. SC in SC from previous row.
Chain 1. SC in next SC.*
Repeat pattern across.

Row 4

Chain 1 and turn.
SC in every stitch and chain space across.

Row 5

Chain 1 and turn.
SC in every stitch.

For Row 6

Chain 4 and turn.
Work 4 DTR together.
*Chain 6. Skip 1. SC in next.
Chain 1. Skip 1. SC in next.
Chain 6. Work 6 DTR together, skipping 1 between each.*
Repeat pattern across.

Row 7

Chain 4 and turn.
*4 DTR in chain space, with 1 chain between each.
Chain 1. SC in SC from previous row.
Chain 1. Skip chain space. SC in next SC.
Chain 1. 6 DTR in chain space with chain 1 between each.*
Repeat across.

Row 8

Chain 1 and turn.
SC in every stitch and chain space. Follow specific instructions for first and last DTR groups.

For Row 9

Chain 1 and turn.
SC in every stitch.

Repeat Rows 2–9 until your desired length is achieved, ending on Row 5.

Top Part

Reattach yarn 25 chains from the corner of the top front panel.
Repeat Rows 2–9, ending on Row 9, to complete the upper section of the top.

Back Piece

Repeat the entire front panel (Rows 1–9 repeated until the same length is reached).
Do not include the "Top Part" section unless a matching back design is desired.