This Quick crochet top pattern is designed for anyone looking to create a stylish, lightweight piece using minimal materials and time. Made with size 4 twine, this crochet top offers firm structure, clean stitches, and excellent durability while remaining comfortable to wear. The pattern includes clear instructions for sizes P, M, and G, making it easy to adjust for different body shapes and coverage preferences.
Quick Crochet Top
With simple construction based on two shaped cups, adjustable side straps, and customizable ties, this crochet top works well as a summer top, beachwear piece, or handmade fashion item for selling. Its quick make time and low yarn usage make it especially appealing for both personal wear and small handmade businesses.
Materials
- Size 4 twine approximately 60g to 80g
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Lighter for finishing ends
- Small amount of polypropylene thread for attaching decoration
The Cups Base
- Create two identical cups and join them at the center
- Chain 15 for size P, 18 for size M, or 21 for size G
- Skip 4 chains and work one double crochet into the fifth chain
- Work one double crochet into each chain across
- In the last chain, work 5 double crochets to form the turning point
- Continue working double crochet stitches down the opposite side of the chain
- In every new row, work double crochet stitches over the previous stitches
- In the center stitch of the 5 double crochet increase, always work 5 double crochets
- Repeat rows until you reach 5 rows for size P, 6 rows for size M, or 7 to 9 rows for size G depending on desired coverage
Side and Back Extension
- Along the flat side edge of the cup, work 2 double crochets around the post of each row
- Begin the mesh decrease row by chaining 3 and chaining 1
- Skip 2 stitches and work one double crochet in the third stitch
- Repeat the sequence of double crochet, chain 1, skip 2 stitches across the row
- Continue mesh rows by working double crochet into double crochet and chain 1 spaces
- Repeat mesh rows 6 times for size P, 7 times for size M, or 8 to 10 times for size G
- Switch to solid double crochet rows with no chains to further narrow the strap
- Continue until only 3 to 4 stitches remain
- Finish the strap by chaining 50 or more stitches to create the back tie
Joining the Cups
- Make the second cup exactly the same as the first
- On the final row of the second cup, reach the center increase section
- Join the cups together by working a single crochet into the third stitch of the first cup’s center increase
Decoration and Main Tie
- Create a magic ring and work 8 groups of 3 double crochets closed together
- Separate each group with 2 chains
- In each 2 chain space, work 1 single crochet, 6 double crochets, and 1 single crochet to form petals
- You will have 8 petals total
- Chain 180 stitches to create the center tie
- Tie the long chain at the center join of the cups
- Sew or glue the flower over the knot to secure and decorate the front
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