Summer Crochet Top Pattern With Easy Step-by-Step Pattern

Looking for the perfect summer crochet project? This simple and stylish crochet top is a must-make addition to your warm-weather wardrobe. Designed with beginners in mind, this pattern uses basic stitches like half double crochet and simple shaping techniques to craft a flattering, lightweight top.

Crochet Summer Top

It’s customizable to your size, making it a go-to piece for beach days, festivals, or just lounging in style. With easy-to-follow instructions and a comfy fit, this crochet top balances fashion and function—plus, it pairs perfectly with shorts, skirts, or jeans.

Materials Needed

• Medium size 4 acrylic yarn
• 4 mm crochet hook
• Scissors

Body of the Top

• Create a slip knot and chain around your underbust, ensuring an odd number of chains (e.g., 135).
• Slip stitch into the first chain to form a circle.
• Chain 2, then half double crochet (HDC) in each chain around.
• Slip stitch to the first stitch to join.
• Chain 2, turn. HDC in the back loop only of each stitch around.

Repeat this row for a total of 10 rows.

• Fasten off and cut the yarn.
• Find and mark the center front stitch.
• Mark the armpit positions on both sides, keeping stitch counts even between center and sides.

Creating the Cups

First Cup:

• Attach yarn at the center stitch.
• Chain 2. HDC in the back loop only up to the first side stitch marker.
• Chain 1, turn. HDC two together at the start and end of the row.
• Repeat rows, decreasing the first and last two stitches each time until 1 stitch remains.

Shoulder Strap:

• Chain 55 (or enough to reach the back comfortably).
• Cut yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.

Second Cup:

• Repeat the same steps as the first cup on the opposite side.

Joining and Edging

• Attach yarn at the back edge (between the cups).
• Chain 2. HDC in back loops only across the back.
• Decrease HDC to connect to the first cup.
• Continue HDC across the cup and up the strap.
• Chain 1, slip stitch to secure, then HDC back down the chain strap.
• Work a decrease stitch, then HDC across the rest of the cup.
• Join to the second cup and repeat on the other side.
• Slip stitch to finish and fasten off.

Attaching the Sleeves

• Turn the project inside out.
• Position the straps evenly on the back of the top.
• Slip stitch the strap ends to the back securely.

Bottom Edging

• Turn the project right side out.
• Attach yarn at the bottom edge.
• Chain 11.
• Single crochet (SC) 10 stitches down the chain.
• Slip stitch into the next space on the top’s bottom edge.
• Turn. SC in back loops only up the chain.
• Repeat this pattern all the way around the bottom edge.
• Join the first and last edges with slip stitches.

Finishing Touches

• Weave in all yarn ends with a yarn needle.
• Steam or block the top gently for a polished finish.