Looking to add a lightweight, stylish piece to your handmade wardrobe? This Crochet Summer Top pattern is perfect for just that. Featuring a chic openwork design and made with soft cotton yarn, this project balances beauty and comfort. The pattern is worked in rounds, gradually forming the body and sleeves, and includes instructions for shaping and adjusting the fit.
Crochet Summer Top
Ideal for spring and summer, it’s a versatile layering piece you can dress up or down. Whether you’re a confident beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this Crochet Summer Top is a fun and rewarding project that looks stunning in any color.
Materials Needed
- Caron Cotton Lava Cakes yarn (medium weight, size 4)
- 5.0mm (H) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Blunt needle
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape
Neck Opening
- Start with a slip knot and chain 128.
- Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1
- Ch 5, sk 2 chs, dc in next 3 chs.
- Ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc in next ch, ch 3, dc in same ch (corner).
- Ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc in next 3 chs.
- Ch 2, sk 2 chs, dc in next 37 chs.
- Repeat corner stitch.
- Ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc in next 3 chs.
- Ch 2, sk 2 chs, dc in next ch.
- Ch 2, sk 2 chs, dc in next 3 chs.
- Repeat corner stitch.
- Ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc in next 3 chs.
- Ch 2, sk 2 chs, dc in next 37 chs.
- Repeat corner stitch.
- Ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc in next 3 chs.
- Ch 2, sk last ch, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch 5.
Round 2
- Ch 3, dc in next ch, ch 2.
- DC3tog in next 3 dc, ch 1, ch 2.
- Corner: 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp.
- Ch 2, DC3tog, ch 1, ch 2.
- Dc in next 39 sts.
- Repeat above sequence around.
- End with sl st to join.
For Round 3
- Sl st in next st, ch 4, sk next ch, dc in next ch.
- Ch 3, sk sp, dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, corner.
- Ch 1, dc in next 3 sts, ch 3.
- Sk sp, dc in center ch of next sp, ch 1.
- Continue pattern around.
- End with sl st.
Round 4
- Ch 3, dc in next ch-1 space, dc in next dc.
- Dc in next 2 chs, ch 2, DC3tog.
- Ch 1, ch 2, corner: 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc.
- Ch 2, DC3tog, ch 1, ch 2.
- Dc in each stitch across side.
- Repeat for all four sides.
- Sl st to join.
Round 5
- Ch 4, sk next st, dc in next st.
- Ch 1, sk next st, dc in next, ch 1, sk next, dc.
- Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, corner.
- Repeat the pattern around.
- Join with sl st.
For Rounds 6–17
- Alternate and repeat Round 4 and Round 5 consecutively until desired length is reached.
Band at the Bottom
- Dc in each chain and stitch across.
- Work 5 additional rounds of dc.
Sleeves
- Mark the arm openings.
- Ch 4, sk ch-1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, sk, dc.
- Repeat the pattern around armhole.
- Continue for 6 rounds.
Neckline Finish
- Work one round of single crochet around the neckline.
Finishing
- Weave in all ends and trim excess yarn for a clean finish.
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