This crochet pattern guides you through creating a chic short-sleeve crop top, ideal for warm days or layering year-round. Designed for comfort and style, the top uses beginner-friendly stitches and minimal shaping to create a flattering fit.
Crochet Crop Top Short Sleeve
The pattern is fully customizable—adjust the starting chain or sleeve length to match your size and preference. With simple half double crochets, clean seaming, and light shaping for the neckline, this is the perfect go-to project whether you're building your handmade wardrobe or crafting a gift.
Materials
- 160g of 8-ply or double knit yarn (or yarn of choice)
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Darning needle
- Scissors or nail clipper
Front and Back Panels
- Make a slip knot
- Chain 60 stitches (adjust for width as needed)
- Chain 1 more, skip the first, and begin half double crochet (HDC) in second chain from hook
- Continue HDC across the row
- Chain 1, turn, and HDC across for Rows 2 to 44
Neckline Shaping (Front Panel)
- Row 45: Chain 1, turn, HDC 17 stitches, do 1 HDC decrease over next 2 stitches
- Row 46: Chain 1, turn, 1 HDC decrease at start, continue HDC to end
- Row 47: Chain 1, turn, HDC across until last 2 stitches, then HDC decrease
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing
- Repeat the above three rows on the other side for the second shoulder
Back Panel
- Repeat the exact same process as the front panel
- Create 44 rows of HDC
- Shape the shoulders with the same decrease pattern as the front panel
Joining Panels
- Align front and back panels
- Use the darning needle and yarn tail to sew shoulder seams
- Weave in the ends and cut excess
- Sew side seams from the bottom up to Row 30 to leave armholes
- Weave in any remaining tails
Crocheting the Sleeves
- Turn your top right side out
- Attach yarn to the armhole
- Row 1: Chain 1, work HDC evenly around the armhole, slip stitch to the first HDC
- Rows 2–12: Chain 1, work HDC around, slip stitch to join
- Fasten off after Row 12 and weave in tails
- Repeat for the second sleeve
Leave a Reply