Trendy Crochet Babydoll Summer Top Pattern

The Babydoll Summer Top crochet pattern is the perfect addition to your wardrobe, combining comfort and style for those warm, sunny days. Whether you're a seasoned crochet enthusiast or a beginner, this step-by-step guide offers an easy-to-follow approach to crafting a versatile, fashionable top. With a relaxed fit and intricate open-work design, this pattern allows for adjustments in sizing, making it a go-to project for various body types.

Crochet Babydoll Summer Top

Customize it by experimenting with different yarn colors or adding personal embellishments to create your unique version. Perfect for a day out or a beach cover-up, this crochet top is sure to be a summer favorite!

Materials Needed

Caran Cotton Ripple Cakes Yarn (size 3 lightweight)
Size H 5 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Blunt needle
Markers
Tape measure

Yoke (Neck Opening)

Round 1:

Chain 76, join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Chain 3, then double crochet in each chain around.
Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain 3.

Round 2:

Chain 3, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the next stitch.
Repeat this pattern around.
Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain 3.

For Round 3:

Chain 3, double crochet in each stitch around.
Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain 3.

Rounds 4 & 5:

Repeat Round 3.

Round 6:

Chain 3, double crochet in the next stitch, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch.
Double crochet in the next 2 stitches.
Repeat this pattern around.
Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain 3.

For Rounds 7-11:

Repeat Round 3.

Body and Arm Openings

Try on the piece and mark the armhole positions.
To adjust for a larger size, add more rounds, repeating Round 6 to increase the width.

Round 1 of the body:

Chain 3, double crochet to the first marker.
Chain 10 (adjust if needed), skip stitches to the next marker, and double crochet.
Continue to the next marker, repeat the chain 10 and skip stitches.
Double crochet to the beginning of the round.
Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain 3.

Round 2:

Chain 3, double crochet in each stitch around, including in the chain spaces.
Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain 3.

For Rounds 3-5:

Repeat Round 2.

Open Work Design

Round 6:

Chain 4, single crochet in the next stitch, chain 1, double crochet in the next stitch, chain 1.
Repeat this pattern around, ending with a single crochet.
Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain 4.

Round 7:

Chain 6, skip the next two chain-1 spaces, double crochet in the next double crochet stitch.
Chain 3, repeat this pattern around.
Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain 6.

For Round 8:

Chain 4, single crochet in the center chain of the chain-3 space, chain 1, double crochet in the next double crochet stitch, chain 1.
Repeat this pattern around.
Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain 4.