This Crochet Tube Top pattern is a beginner friendly project designed to create a comfortable, stretchy garment that fits your body perfectly. Worked in simple half double crochet stitches with a back loop ribbing technique, the fabric naturally stretches and hugs the body without complicated shaping.
Crochet Tube Top
The top is fully customizable in both height and width, making it easy to adjust for different body types and style preferences. A drawstring tie at the top edge allows for extra security and adjustability, while optional wooden beads add a polished, handmade finish. This pattern works well as a summer staple, festival piece, or layering top and is ideal for crocheters who want a wearable project with clean construction and practical fit.
Materials
- Yarn weight 4 Aran weight yarn using approximately two 100g balls in a cotton acrylic blend
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Two wooden beads optional
Foundation Chain
- Make a slip knot
- Chain until the length matches the desired height of the top measured from under the armpit to the preferred bottom edge
- Add three to four extra chains to allow for slight shortening once stitches are worked
First Row Half Double Crochet
- Work one half double crochet into the second chain from the hook
- Yarn over insert hook yarn over pull through yarn over and pull through all three loops
- Continue half double crochet in every chain across the row
Creating the Ribbing Back Loop Only
- Chain two and turn the work at the beginning of each row
- Work half double crochet into the back loop only of every stitch
- Insert the hook into the loop furthest away instead of under both loops
- Do not crochet into the chain two turning space
- Repeat this row until the piece wraps snugly around the body
Joining the Ends
- Align the two short edges of the fabric evenly
- Slip stitch the edges together by inserting the hook through matching stitches on both sides
- Pull the yarn through both layers and complete the slip stitch
- Chain one fasten off and weave in all loose ends
Drawstring Tie
- Create a separate chain longer than the circumference of the tube top
- Fasten off and trim excess yarn
- Weave the chain in and out of the top edge working approximately every two rows
- Bring both ends of the drawstring to the front center
Finishing Touches
- Thread one wooden bead onto each end of the drawstring if desired
- Tie a knot at the end of each chain to secure the beads
- Turn the top right side out so the seam sits inside
- Tie the drawstring into a bow at the front and the Crochet Tube Top is complete
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