Cutest Crochet Keyhole Top Pattern For Next Festival Look

This Keyhole Cut Out Top crochet pattern is the perfect blend of trendy fashion and DIY charm. Designed to flatter the body with stylish cutouts and adjustable straps, it’s a must-make piece for anyone looking to elevate their warm-weather wardrobe.

Crochet Keyhole Top

Whether you’re heading to a music festival, beach party, or just want to add something bold to your outfit rotation, this pattern offers versatility, customization, and eye-catching style. Made with simple stitches and clear construction steps, it’s suitable for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike. The result? A head-turning top that looks like it came straight off a boutique rack—but made with your own two hands.

Materials Needed

Yarn of your choice
Crochet hook (suitable for your yarn)
Stitch markers

Making the Cups

Foundation Chain:

Measure from your nipple to the side of your bust. Chain to this length.

Row 1:

Single crochet (SC) down the chain.
In the last loop, place 3 SCs.
Add a stitch marker in the 2nd stitch of the 3.
Place 2 more SCs in the same loop.
Continue SC down the other side.

Row 2:

Chain 1, turn.
Work SC in back loops only (BLO) using yarn under method.
At the marker, place 3 BLO SCs in one loop.
Move the stitch marker to the center stitch.
Continue SC to end.

Subsequent Rows:

Chain 1, turn.
Repeat BLO SC pattern.
At the marker: place 2 BLO SCs, move marker to the second stitch, and place 1 more SC in the same loop.
Continue until cup reaches from the side of your bust to the center of your chest and armpit to underbust.

Joining the Cups

Attach yarn to the last stitch of one cup.
Double crochet (DC) across to a few stitches from the corner.
Chain 5.
Count the same number of stitches on the opposite cup and attach via DC.
Continue DC to end.
Chain 1, cut yarn, and pull through.

Connecting the Bottom

Slip stitch into the second loop at center point.
Chain 3.
Slip stitch into the opposite point.
Chain 1, cut yarn, and pull through.

Creating the Bottom Section

Attach yarn and chain 4.
Space Stitch Pattern: Skip next stitch, DC in second, chain 1—repeat across.
Chain 2, turn.
Half double crochet (HDC) across row.
Place a stitch marker where the second keyhole will start.

Measuring for Second Keyhole

Hold the top to your body to measure the join point for the bottom.

Creating the Second Keyhole

SC to the stitch marker.
Chain 13.
SC into the corresponding stitch on the opposite side.
Continue SC across.

Shaping the Bottom

Mark any dips in fabric.
HDC to first marker.
DC between the markers.
HDC to end of row.

Adding the Bottom Pattern

Chain 2, turn.
Place 2 DCs in next 2 stitches.
Chain 2, skip 2, DC in 3rd stitch—repeat across.
Chain 2, turn, DC in every stitch.
For variation, chain 3, skip 1, DC in 2nd stitch to create a space stitch pattern.
Chain 2, turn, DC in every stitch.
Repeat until desired length.