This crochet pattern guides you through making a stylish and breathable summer top that’s both beginner-friendly and endlessly customizable. With an adjustable lace-up design and delicate straps, the top is perfect for hot days or layering over swimsuits.
Crochet Summer Top
The beauty of this pattern lies in its simplicity and adaptability—use any lightweight yarn in your favorite fiber or color to suit your style. Whether you're heading to the beach or crafting a summer wardrobe staple, this crochet top will be your go-to piece for sunny vibes and comfort.
Measurements
- Measure your chest from one side to the other, covering the middle of your bust with the tape stretched.
Materials
- Lightweight yarn (acrylic, cotton, polyamide, or bamboo; approx. 100m per 15g)
- Crochet hook (size 2)
- Scissors
Slip Knot
- Put your hook under the yarn
- Twist the hook
- Yarn over and pull through to form a loop
Chain
- Yarn over and pull through the loop
- Continue chaining until your chain measures your chest width (e.g., 32 cm)
- Stretch the chain to double-check the measurement
First Row (Half Double Crochet)
- Chain 2
- In the fifth chain from the hook, make a half double crochet
- For half double crochet: Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over again, pull through, yarn over, pull through all loops
- Continue across the row
Subsequent Rows (Half Double Crochet)
- Turn your work
- Chain 2
- Begin half double crochets in the second stitch
- Continue across
- Repeat until you reach your desired length (e.g., 12 cm or 24 rows)
Side Parts for Lacing
- At the end of the last row, turn your work to the side
- Chain 3
- At 1 cm intervals, attach the chain by inserting your hook, yarning over, and pulling through
- Repeat along the entire side
Bottom Part for Lacing
- Attach 3-chain loops to every second stitch along the bottom edge
Second Side Part for Lacing
- Repeat the same method as the first side
Straps
- From the end of one side, make a chain for the strap (e.g., 230 cm)
- Cut the yarn
- Insert hook into the opposite end’s final stitch and repeat the same for the second strap
- Cut the yarn
Middle Strap
- Find the center of the top
- Insert hook into the middle stitch, yarn over, and chain 1
- Chain enough to reach the lace-up side when stretched (e.g., 23 chains)
- Attach the end of this chain about 2 cm inward from the edge
- Cut the yarn and repeat on the opposite side
Finishing
- Hide all yarn ends using a smaller hook
- Weave the ends into nearby stitches for a neat finish
Lacing the Top
- Lace up the top using the loops created in the middle and side parts
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