Magnolia Top Crochet Pattern Free Made Of Scratch Yarn

To bring high fashion to your handmade wardrobe with this Oscar de la Renta-inspired Magnolia Crochet Top pattern. This unique design blends elegant florals with a flattering silhouette, creating a top that looks straight off the runway.

Crochet Magnolia Top

Designed from scratch using body measurements and reference sketches, this top offers a beautiful balance of style and customization. With a structured frame and stunning 3D magnolia petals, you can personalize the shape, strap length, and floral layout to suit your body and aesthetic. Whether you're going for dramatic flair or subtle bloom, this pattern gives you full creative control.

Planning and Measurements

Sketch the design using body measurements and reference photos.
Measure underbust to determine width for front and back.
Add 3 inches to the back for button closure.
Set the height of the back and the widest front parts to 4 inches.
Extend the front to 7 inches tall and taper inward by decreasing stitches.
Plan for straps to be around 11 inches but adjust as needed (final length approx. 14 inches).

Crocheting the Top Frame

Begin at the bottom edge and work upwards.
Crochet one side of the top and fasten off.
Start the second side and join both to complete the frame.
Crochet the straps.
Make the back section as a large rectangle for closure support.

Crocheting the Flower Petals

Teardrop-Shaped Petal

Chain 3 and make double crochets into the first chain to form a circle, then join.
Chain 4, triple crochet, then two double crochets into the next stitch.
Continue double crochets around, adding two into each stitch.
Triple crochet the final stitch and join.
Add more rows and stitches as needed to flatten and shape.

U-Shaped Petal (Center Piece)

Chain approximately 16 stitches.
Double crochet starting two stitches from the end, working around.
In the last stitch, add about four double crochets to create the U shape.
Chain 3, skip one stitch, and double crochet into the next.
Continue chaining, skipping, and crocheting to shape the curve.

Double crochet continuously when curving sharply, then return to the alternating pattern.

Long Rectangle with Rounded Edges Petal

Chain 16.
Double crochet into the second chain from the end.
Add about four double crochets in the final stitch to round the edge.
Continue working around the other side to complete the petal.

Submarine-Shaped Petal with Pointed Tip

Chain 16 or desired length.
Double crochet along one side.
At the end, double crochet into the final stitch, then triple crochet, then double crochet again.
Form the point by continuing to the next stitch and working downward.
Repeat around if you want a larger petal size.