The Crochet Ruffle Sleeve Crop Top is a stylish handmade piece that blends texture and softness in a flattering silhouette. This design features a snug underbust band, a richly textured Alpine stitch body, and playful ruffle sleeves that add movement and charm. The V-shaped neckline creates a feminine fit while adjustable straps allow you to customize length and support.
Crochet Ruffle Sleeve Crop Top
Perfect for summer outfits, festivals, or layered looks, this crochet crop top can be easily adapted for different sizes, yarn choices, and color combinations, making it both versatile and beginner-friendly with a polished finish.
Underbust Band
- Create a slip knot and chain 18 for Small/Medium or chain 22 for Large
- Chain 1 and work 1 single crochet into each chain across
- Chain 1, turn, and work back loop only single crochet in each stitch
- Repeat back loop only single crochet rows until the band fits comfortably around the underbust
- Join the short ends together with slip stitches to form a circle
Body Using Alpine Stitch
- Chain 1 and work 1 single crochet into each stitch around the top edge of the underbust band, then slip stitch to join
- Chain 3 and work 1 double crochet into each stitch around
- Chain 1 and work 1 single crochet into each stitch around
- Begin Alpine stitch by alternating front post double crochet around the double crochet two rows below and regular double crochet
- Chain 1 and work 1 single crochet into each stitch around
- Chain 3 and reverse the Alpine pattern by working front post double crochet where regular double crochet appears and vice versa
- Repeat the single crochet row and Alpine stitch rows until the desired length is reached
- Finish the body with one full round of single crochet
Neckline V Shape Triangles
- Find and mark the center stitch at the front of the top
- Attach yarn at the center and work Alpine stitch toward one side edge
- Chain 1 and work single crochet decreases at the first two and last two stitches
- Continue Alpine stitch rows while skipping the first and last front post double crochet to decrease evenly
- Repeat decrease rows until 6 stitches remain
- Work straight rows of single crochet until the strap reaches the back comfortably
- Slip stitch the strap to the back of the top
- Repeat the same steps for the second triangle
Ruffle Sleeves
- Attach yarn to any stitch around the armhole
- Work a shell stitch of 2 double crochet, chain 2, 2 double crochet into one stitch
- Chain 2, work 1 double crochet into the next stitch, then chain 2
- Repeat the shell and double crochet pattern evenly around the armhole
- Slip stitch into the chain 2 space and repeat the same pattern for additional rows
- Complete three rows of ruffles for a full and layered sleeve look
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