Say hello to your new favorite handmade top! This Crochet Top with Cups Pattern is all about flirty curves, bold colors, and a fit that flatters in all the right places. With built-in cup shaping and a sleek silhouette, it’s perfect for sunny days, layered looks, or that next beachy getaway.
Crochet Top With Cups
It's not just a top—it’s a total vibe. Grab your yarn, pick your palette, and let your hook do the talking. This one’s made to stand out.
Materials
- Hook: 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn: Polypropylene yarn in two colors (e.g., green and black)
Creating the Base (Top Front)
Starting the Foundation
- Make a starting chain of 43 stitches.
- In the 4th chain from the hook, make 1 double crochet (DC).
- Continue making 1 DC in each chain for a total of 21 DC stitches.
Creating the Center V-Stitch
- After the 21st DC, chain 2, then make 1 more DC into the same stitch to create a V-stitch.
Completing the First Row
- Continue with 1 DC in each remaining chain until the end.
- You should have 21 DC on this side as well.
Working the Increasing Rows
- Chain 3 and turn your work at the start of each row.
- Work 1 DC in each DC until you reach the V-stitch space.
In the V-stitch space, make:
- 2 DC
- Chain 2
- 2 DC (all in the same space)
- Continue with 1 DC in each stitch to the end.
- Make a total of 4 rows in the first color (green).
- Ensure stitch counts on both sides of the V-stitch remain equal.
Changing Yarn Color
- Cut the green yarn, leaving a tail.
- Attach black yarn to the stitch where the last row ended.
- Work 4 rows in black, following the same increasing pattern:
- 1 DC in each stitch
- 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC in V-stitch space
Continuing the Color Pattern
Alternate colors in 4-row sections:
- 4 rows green
- 4 rows black
- 4 rows green
- 4 rows black
Continue alternating until the desired size is reached.
Shaping the Back (Decreasing Rows)
Beginning the Decrease
- With green yarn, chain 3 to start the row.
- DC in each stitch until 2 stitches before the center V-stitch.
- Skip those 2 stitches, and make 1 DC into the V-stitch chain space.
Continuing Decreasing Rows
- Chain 3 to turn.
- Skip the first 2 DC, and make 1 DC in the 3rd stitch.
- DC across to the end of the row.
- Repeat this for 4 decreasing rows in green.
Alternating Colors for the Back
Continue the decrease pattern with:
- 4 rows of black
- 4 rows of green
- 2 rows of black
On the 3rd black row, stop decreasing and begin working straight.
Straight Rows (No Decreasing)
- For the remaining rows, make 1 DC in each stitch across.
- Do not skip any stitches at the beginning or end.
- Repeat for remaining green rows as shown in the color pattern.
Creating the Finishing Edge
- Make 1 row of single crochet (SC) across the edge.
For creating lacing spaces:
- Option 1: Attach small rings/loops.
- Option 2: Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, SC into next stitch to create gaps.
Assembling and Finishing
Attaching Front and Back Pieces
- Place both crocheted panels right sides together.
- Join edges with single crochet stitches all around.
- In corners or gaps, make 2 SC in the same stitch.
- On the bottom edge, use 3 SC stitches per corner to avoid tightness.
- Close the round with a slip stitch.
Shaping the Chest Area
- Make 1 round of SC, introducing decreases for shaping:
- Make 3 decreases on each side of the front.
- Use SC2tog (single crochet two together) where necessary.
- Close the round with a slip stitch.
Adding a Finishing Round
- Start with chain 2.
- Make 1 DC in each stitch around.
- Close with a slip stitch.
Weaving in Ends
- Weave in all loose yarn ends.
- Carefully burn the ends of polypropylene yarn to secure (use caution).
Making the Straps
- Attach yarn to the top corner of the piece.
- Make a long chain.
- Make 1 DC into the next stitch.
- Chain 3, then make 1 DC between the current and next stitch.
- Continue this until the strap is about 1 meter long.
- Make two identical straps.
Attaching the Straps
- Thread the straps through the back loops to create a criss-cross lacing pattern.
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