Looking to crochet a chic and comfy sleeveless top that’s perfect for layering or wearing solo during warm days? This beginner-friendly pattern walks you through creating a custom-fit top using basic stitches with a touch of texture.
Crochet Sleeveless Top
You'll learn to shape the body with strategic increases and decreases, craft a stylish neckline and waistband, and finish with neat edges that give it a polished, boutique-style look. Whether you're refreshing your wardrobe or gifting something handmade, this versatile top is a must-try for every crocheter. You can easily adjust the size for a personalized fit, making it perfect for all body types.
Materials Needed
- Medium weight yarn
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Darning needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
Foundation Chain
- Make a slip knot.
- Chain 35 (or enough to measure from under your armpit to desired length of the top).
Body Panels
Row 1:
- Skip the first chain.
- Single crochet in the back bump of the second chain.
- Double crochet in the next chain.
- Alternate single and double crochet to the end.
Row 2:
- Chain 1 and flip your work.
- Continue alternating single and double crochet, aligning the stitch types from the previous row.
For Row 3 (Increase Row):
- Chain 1 and flip.
- In the first stitch, work single crochet, double crochet, and single crochet (increase of 2 stitches).
- Continue alternating stitches.
Row 4 (No Increase Row):
- Chain 1 and flip.
- Alternate single and double crochet across.
- Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until ⅓ of your shoulder-to-shoulder measurement is reached (approx. 15 rows).
Middle Segment:
- Work 12 rows of alternating single and double crochet (4 inches total).
Third Segment (Decrease):
- Row 1: Alternate single and double crochet.
- Row 2: Single crochet decrease, double crochet decrease, continue alternating.
- Row 3: Alternate stitches.
- Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you’re back to your original 34 stitches.
- Make a second identical panel.
Joining Panels
- Place panels right sides together.
- Slip stitch both sides through the back loops only.
Neckline
- Attach yarn at any of the 4 stitch marker points.
- Chain 25 (approx. 5.5 inches) and slip stitch to the opposite stitch marker.
- Single crochet 17 stitches along the neckline edge.
- Chain 25 and slip stitch to the opposite side again.
- Single crochet 17 stitches on the remaining edge.
- Slip stitch to close the round.
- Single crochet around the entire neckline.
Neckband:
- Chain 7.
- Single crochet in the second chain from hook and across (6 stitches).
- Slip stitch into next 3 neckline stitches.
- Flip and work back loop single crochet across.
- Repeat until all neckline stitches are covered.
- Join neckband ends with slip stitches.
Armholes
- Attach yarn at the panel seam.
- Single crochet around the armhole.
- Decrease if necessary to maintain a snug fit.
- Repeat for the second armhole.
Waistband
- Work 10 foundationless single crochet stitches (approx. 2.5 inches).
- Back loop single crochet across for multiple rows until the band fits snugly.
- Slip stitch the ends together using back loops.
- Mark waistband and bottom of the top into quarters.
- Align the quarters and whip stitch the waistband to the top.
Finishing Touches
- Weave in all ends using a darning needle.
- Try on the top and make adjustments if necessary.
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