This Lemon Peel Stitch crochet top is a beginner friendly project that combines clean texture with a modern corset style fit. The rectangular body construction makes sizing flexible, while the lace up back allows you to adjust the fit exactly where you need it.
Crochet Short Sleeves Top
Finished with delicate mesh short sleeves, this top works beautifully as a summer statement piece or layered over a bralette. The Lemon Peel stitch adds subtle texture without feeling bulky, making the design lightweight, breathable, and easy to customize in length, width, or sleeve depth.
Materials
- Cotton yarn approximately 4 to 5 balls
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Main Body Rectangular Base
- Make a slip knot and chain enough stitches to cover the front and sides of your body while leaving a gap at the back for the corset opening
- Single crochet into the second chain from the hook
- Double crochet into the next chain
- Continue alternating single crochet and double crochet across the row
- Chain 1 and turn
- Work a double crochet into each single crochet and a single crochet into each double crochet from the previous row
- Repeat this Lemon Peel stitch pattern until the rectangle reaches your desired top length
Finishing the Edges and Back
- Attach yarn to one side edge of the rectangle and work a full row of single crochet evenly along the side
- Repeat single crochet edging on the opposite side
- Chain a long length for the corset lace based on how much length you want
- Single crochet back along the chain to strengthen the lace
- Lace the cord through the side edges every five stitches in a criss cross pattern to create the corset back
Straps and Mesh Sleeves
- Try the top on and place stitch markers where you want the straps to sit
- Attach yarn at the front marker and work the Lemon Peel stitch across the desired strap width
- Continue working rows until the strap reaches the back marker
- Secure the strap to the back using a blanket stitch with a tapestry needle
- Attach yarn at the bottom of the armhole for the sleeve
- Chain 2 then chain 1 skip one stitch and double crochet in the next stitch around the armhole
- Join with a slip stitch to close the round
- Chain 3 and work double crochets into each mesh space to form the sleeve grid
- Repeat for several rounds until the sleeve reaches your desired length
- Repeat the sleeve steps for the second armhole
Finishing
- Weave in all loose ends securely using a tapestry needle
- Adjust the corset back to achieve your preferred fit
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