The Black and White Daisy Square Top is a timeless crochet piece that blends playful floral motifs with bold contrast for a modern handmade look. Built from individual daisy squares and triangle motifs, this design allows for flexible sizing and easy customization, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced crocheters.
Crochet Daisy Square Top
The structured borders, scalloped edging, and adjustable straps give the top a polished finish while keeping it lightweight and wearable for warm weather. Whether styled casually or layered for a statement outfit, this crochet top is a versatile project that highlights classic granny-style construction with a fresh, trendy feel.
The Daisy Squares Full Square
- Start with a magic ring using yellow yarn
- Chain 2 and work 12 double crochets into the ring
- Pull the ring tight and slip stitch to close
- Join white yarn in any stitch
- Chain 2 and work 2 double crochets in the same stitch
- Drop the loop, insert hook into the first double crochet, pull the loop through to close the popcorn stitch
- Chain 2 and repeat around to form 12 popcorn petals
- Join black yarn in any chain space
- Work 3 double crochets in each chain space
- At corners, work 3 treble crochets, chain 2, and 3 treble crochets
- Continue around the square
- Repeat the round, adding one extra 3 double crochet group between corners to increase the square size
The Daisy Triangles Half Square
- Create a magic ring and work 6 double crochets
- Pull tight and close the round
- Form 6 popcorn petals using the same method as the full square
- Work the square border only across the half circle
- Use treble crochet corners to shape the triangle
Assembly
- Arrange full squares and triangles according to desired top layout
- Join motifs using the join as you go method
- Insert hook into the corner of a completed motif and slip stitch
- Continue crocheting the border while joining each piece
Edging and Borders
- Work a single crochet border evenly around the bottom edge
- In the third stitch, work 5 double crochets
- Skip two stitches and slip stitch into the next
- Repeat around to create a scalloped shell edge
- Work a single crochet border along the top edge using black yarn
Straps
- Attach yarn at the top point of a triangle
- Chain 55 to 60 stitches or adjust for preferred length
- Slip stitch the chain to the back of the top between two squares
- Work half double crochets back along the chain to thicken the strap
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