This Crochet Crop Top pattern is perfect for beginners and intermediate crocheters alike, using simple stitches to craft a flattering and breathable mesh design. With detailed instructions for everything from the waistband to the shoulder straps and sleeves, you'll end up with a fully customizable top that fits like a dream.
Crochet Crop Top
Whether you’re dressing it up or keeping it casual, this handmade crop top adds the perfect boho-chic vibe to your wardrobe. Plus, optional finishing touches like an elastic waistband and a neat neckline make it look polished and pro-level!
Materials Needed
- 80% acrylic, 20% wool yarn (or yarn of your choice)
- 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Sewing elastic (optional)
- Thread (optional)
Part 1: Waistband
Foundation Chain:
- Create a chain long enough to wrap around your waist (don’t stretch it while measuring).
Row 1:
- Single crochet into each chain, starting from the second chain from the hook.
Rows 2–4:
- Chain 1
- Turn your work
- Single crochet into each stitch
- Repeat until the waistband reaches your desired height.
Connect Ends:
- Use slip stitches to connect both ends together, ensuring the piece is not twisted.
Part 2: Body
Round 1:
- Chain 5
- Skip the next 3 stitches
- Slip stitch into the 4th stitch
- Repeat this pattern around.
Round 2:
- Slip stitch into the next 3 chains
- Chain 5
- Slip stitch into the center of the previous round’s chain spaces
- Repeat around.
Subsequent Rounds:
- Repeat Round 2 until the body reaches from the ribcage to just above the bust.
Part 3: Bust to Shoulder
Folding and Marking:
- Fold the top in half with the joined part centered
- Mark the midpoint with a stitch marker.
First Section:
- Chain 7
- Turn
- Slip stitch into the middle of the chain from the last round
- Chain 5, slip stitch again in the center
- Repeat until you reach the stitch marker.
Double Crochet at Marker:
- Yarn over
- Insert hook where the marker is
- Complete a double crochet.
Subsequent Rows:
- Chain 7
- Turn
- Slip stitch in chain spaces from the last row
- Chain 5 and repeat
- Continue until the piece reaches from the bust to the shoulder.
Mark Shoulders:
- Measure from the shoulder joint to just above the collarbone
- Place a stitch marker on both sides.
Part 4: Shoulder Straps
First Strap:
- Chain 7
- Turn
- Slip stitch in middle chain spaces
- Chain 5 and repeat
- End with a double crochet at the marker.
Row 2:
- Chain 7
- Turn
- Continue mesh pattern
- End with a double crochet in the 4th chain.
Row 3:
- Chain 1
- Turn
- Work 5 single crochets into each chain space
- End with 2 single crochets and one in the 4th chain.
Second Strap:
- Repeat the same steps, mirroring the first strap on the other side.
Part 5: Connecting Straps & Creating Sleeves
Connect Straps (Wrong Side Out):
- Insert hook into first single crochet of both sides
- Yarn over, pull through and chain 1
- Continue slip stitching across to join the straps.
Sleeves:
- Right side out
- Make 2 single crochets in each space around the armhole.
Mesh Pattern for Sleeves:
- Chain 5
- Skip 3 stitches
- Slip stitch in the 4th
- Repeat around.
Sleeve Border:
- Chain 1
- Alternate 3 single crochets in one space, 2 in the next.
Single Crochet Border:
- Chain 1
- Single crochet in each stitch around
- Repeat for desired number of rounds.
Part 6: Neck Border
Round 1:
- Connect yarn at the shoulder seam
- Chain 1
- Single crochet into each stitch
- Alternate 3 and 2 single crochets in each space.
Subsequent Rounds:
- Chain 1
- Work one single crochet in each stitch
- Repeat for desired number of rounds.
Part 7: Finishing (Optional Elastic Waistband)
Elastic Waistband:
- Cut sewing elastic to fit your waist, leaving a 3–4 inch overlap
- Sew ends together with thread.
Attaching Elastic:
- Join yarn at the waistband
- Place elastic inside
- Single crochet around the elastic to enclose it.
Final Touches:
- Weave in all yarn ends
- Adjust fit and smooth out stitches.
- Your handmade crop top is ready to wear and show off! 💃
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