Perfect Crochet Summer Top Pattern With This Easy V-Stitch Pattern

Crochet your own Summer Top can be a fun and rewarding experience, and this pattern is perfect for those looking to create a beautiful, handmade garment. Using the V-stitch for a textured, airy feel, this crochet top is ideal for warm weather or layering in cooler months. The pattern is designed to be beginner-friendly yet stylish, offering the opportunity for customization in terms of size and fit.

Crochet Summer Top

Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting, this step-by-step guide will walk you through each round to create a top that’s both flattering and comfortable. From shaping the shoulders to creating arm openings, you’ll enjoy crafting a piece that is uniquely yours!

Materials Needed

Loops and Thread Luxe Merino yarn (2 skeins, 341 yards each)
4-millimeter crochet hook (size G)
Scissors
Blunt needle
Markers
Tape measure

Getting Started

Make a knot and chain 96.
Slip stitch in the first chain to form a ring, ensuring the string isn't twisted.

Round 1

Chain 3.
Double crochet in the next two chains.
V-stitch in the next chain (double crochet, chain 5, double crochet in the same chain).
Double crochet in the next five chains.
Repeat the pattern (V-stitch, double crochet in the next five chains) around.
At the end, double crochet in the last two chains.
Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain 3.

Round 2

Chain 3.
Double crochet in the next two stitches.
Chain 2, single crochet in the next chain 5 space, chain 2.
Skip the first stitch and double crochet in the next five stitches.
Repeat the pattern (chain 2, single crochet in the next chain 5 space, chain 2, skip the first stitch, double crochet in the next five stitches) around.
Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain 3.

For Round 3

Chain 8, double crochet in the same stitch (first V-stitch).
Skip the next two stitches.
Two double crochets in the chain 2 space, double crochet in the next stitch, two double crochets in the next chain 2 space.
Skip the next two stitches, V-stitch in the next stitch.
Repeat the pattern around.
Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain 8.

Round 4

Slip stitch in the next three chains to reach the center of the V-stitch.
Chain 1, single crochet in the same space, chain 2.
Double crochet in the next five stitches.
Chain 2, single crochet in the next chain 5 space, chain 2, double crochet in the next five stitches.
Repeat the pattern around.
Join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet.

Round 5

Chain 3, two double crochets in the next chain 2 space.
Skip two stitches, V-stitch in the center stitch.
Skip the next two stitches, two double crochets in the next chain 2 space, double crochet in the next stitch, two double crochets in the next chain 2 space.
Repeat the pattern around.
Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain 3.