Elegant Crochet Diamond Top & Cover-Up Pattern For Summer

The Crochet Diamond Top & Cover-Up Pattern is the perfect blend of elegance and versatility, offering a stunning design that can be worn as both a stylish top or a chic cover-up. With its intricate diamond motifs and lightweight, airy texture, it’s the ideal piece for layering over swimsuits, pairing with summer outfits, or adding a touch of handmade beauty to any look. Whether you're lounging poolside or enjoying a day out, this pattern lets you create a statement piece that's both fashionable and fun to crochet!

Crochet Diamond Top & Cover Up

Materials:

6 colors of yarn
Two crochet hook sizes (though one size can also be used)
Scissors
Yarn needle

Instructions

Round 1

Color Change to Black:

Start with a tight magic ring.

Chain 3:

This counts as your first double crochet.

Double Crochets:

Make 15 double crochets into the magic ring.
Yarn over, pull through, pull through two loops on the hook, and then pull through the remaining two loops.
Repeat 14 more times.

Close Round:

Tighten the magic ring and slip stitch into the third chain of the starting chain.

Fasten Off:

Chain one and cut the yarn.

Round 2

Color Change to Cream:

Attach a new color with a slip knot, insert hook into any double crochet top from the previous round.

Pattern:

Chain five, double crochet into the next stitch, chain two, double crochet into the following stitch. Continue this pattern (double crochet, chain two, double crochet) around.

Close & Fasten Off:

Slip stitch into an appropriate chain, chain one, cut the yarn.

Round 3

Color Change to Dark Blue:

Attach new color with a slip knot, insert into any space in the circle.

Begin Cluster:

Chain three, do one double crochet in the same space, chain one, and do two double crochets into the next space.

Corners:

Create corners by doing two double crochets, chain one, and two more double crochets in the same space.

Repeat Pattern:

Continue the pattern of clusters and corners around.

Close & Fasten Off:

Slip stitch to join and cut the yarn.

Additional Rounds

Switch colors and continue with rounds, following similar patterns of double crochets, chains, and corner formations.
Adjust stitches to form the shape of the top, including neck openings and corners as described in your round outlines.

Border & Straps

Border:

Attach a new, bright color for the border. Start not at an edge, but along a straight line. Single crochet around the edge, creating straps by chaining a significant length at each shoulder and side (approximately 80 to 100 chains, adjust based on yarn thickness and your size).