Crochet Flattering Summer Top
Looking for the perfect summer top that flatters your figure? Look no further than a crochet flattering summer top! With its breathable and stylish design, this top is sure to keep you cool and looking cute all summer long. The intricate crochet details add a touch of bohemian charm, making it a versatile piece for any occasion. Whether you're headed to the beach or a backyard BBQ, this top is a must-have for your summer wardrobe. So go ahead, embrace the sunshine and stay stylish with a crochet flattering summer top!
Materials:
- 3.5mm Crochet Hook
- DK weight Yarn – I used Lion Brand Yarn’s A Star is Born: Oh Baby Organic Cotton Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
This crochet pattern is written in US terminology and is created with 2″ ease. See the chart below for bust measurements that this pattern follows.
Front Panel of Crochet Top
Chain 72 (81, 90, 99, 108) +2
Row 1: dc into the third ch from hook. Dc into each ch down the row. (72 (81, 90, 99, 108)
Row 2: ch 2, skip 1, dc-ch-dc. *skip 2, dc-ch-dc. Repeat from * until last 3 sts. skip 1, dc, dc.
Row 3: ch 2, dc, dc into space. *dc into V, 2 dc into space. Repeat from * until last V. dc into space, dc into last st.
Row 4- 29 (31, 33, 35, 37): repeat row 2 and 3 respectively.
Note: This portion measures from the base of the garment to the underarm. If you desire to lengthen your garment, add more rows following the row 2 and 3 sequence.
You are now going to start decrease 2 stitches on both sides of the row. To decrease, treat the first and last 4 stitches and regular stitches to dc2tog into.
Row 30 (32, 34, 36, 38): dc2tog, dc2tog, skip 1, dc-ch-dc. *skip 2, dc-ch-dc. Repeat from * until last 4 sts. Dc, dc2tog, dc2tog
Row 31 (33, 35, 37, 39): dc2tog, dc2tog, dc into V. *2 dc into space, dc into V. Repeat from * until last 4 sts. Dc2tog, dc2tog.
Row 32 (34, 36, 38, 40): dc2tog, dc2tog, ch 1-dc. *skip 2, dc-ch-dc. Repeat from * until last 4 sts. Dc2tog, dc2tog.
Row 33 (35, 37, 39, 41): dc2tog, dc2tog, 2 dc into space. *dc into V, dc into space. Repeat form * until last 4 sts, dc2tog, dc2tog
Row 34 (36, 38, 40, 42): dc2tog, dc2tog, ch 1-dc. *skip 2, dc-ch-dc. Repeat from * until last 4 sts. Dc2tog, dc2tog.
Row 35 (37, 39, 41, 43): dc2tog, dc2tog, dc into space, dc into V. *2 dc into space, dc into V. Repeat from * until last 4 sts, dc2tog, dc2tog.
Row 36 (38, 40, 42, 44): dc2tog, dc2tog, dc into same st, skip 2, dc-ch-dc. *skip 2, dc-ch-dc. Repeat form * until last 4 sts. Dc2tog, dc2tog.
Row 37 (39, 41, 43, 45): dc2tog, dc2tog, dc into v, 2 dc into space. *dc into V, 2 dc into space. Repeat from * until last 4 sts, dc2tog, dc2tog.
For XS ONLY: add two rows of sc and fasten off.
Row 40 (42, 44, 46): dc2tog, dc2tog, skip 1, dc-ch-dc. *skip 2, dc-ch-dc. Repeat from * until last 4 sts. Dc, dc2tog, dc2tog
Row 41 (43, 45, 47): dc2tog, dc2tog, 2 dc into space. *dc into V, dc into space. Repeat form * until last 4 sts, dc2tog, dc2tog
For S ONLY: add two rows of sc and fasten off.
Row 44 (46, 48): dc2tog, dc2tog, ch 1-dc. *skip 2, dc-ch-dc. Repeat from * until last 4 sts. Dc2tog, dc2tog.
Row 45 (47, 49): dc2tog, dc2tog, dc into space, dc into V. *2 dc into space, dc into V. Repeat from * until last 4 sts, dc2tog, dc2tog.
For M ONLY: add two rows of sc and fasten off.
Row 48 (50): dc2tog, dc2tog, dc into same st, skip 2, dc-ch-dc. *skip 2, dc-ch-dc. Repeat form * until last 4 sts. Dc2tog, dc2tog.
Row 49 (51): dc2tog, dc2tog, dc into v, 2 dc into space. *dc into V, 2 dc into space. Repeat from * until last 4 sts, dc2tog, dc2tog.
Row 50 (52): dc2tog, dc2tog, skip 1, dc-ch-dc. *skip 2, dc-ch-dc. Repeat from * until last 4 sts. Dc, dc2tog, dc2tog
For L ONLY: add two rows of sc and fasten off
Row 53: dc2tog, dc2tog, 2 dc into space. *dc into V, dc into space. Repeat form * until last 4 sts, dc2tog, dc2tog
Row 54: dc2tog, dc2tog, ch 1-dc. *skip 2, dc-ch-dc. Repeat from * until last 4 sts. Dc2tog, dc2tog.
Row 55: dc2tog, dc2tog, dc into space, dc into V. *2 dc into space, dc into V. Repeat from * until last 4 sts, dc2tog, dc2tog.
For XL ONLY: add two rows of sc and fasten off.
Back Panel:
Chain 72 (81, 90, 99, 108) +2
Row 1: dc into the third ch from hook. Dc into each ch down the row. (72 (81, 90, 99, 108)
Row 2: ch 2, skip 1, dc-ch-dc. *skip 2, dc-ch-dc. Repeat from * until last 3 sts. skip 1, dc, dc.
Row 3: ch 2, dc, dc into space. *dc into V, 2 dc into space. Repeat from * until last V. dc into space, dc into last st.
Row 4- 29 (31, 33, 35, 37): repeat row 2 and 3 respectively.
Note: if you added rows to this portion on the front panel, add the same number of rows here.
Fasten off.
Assemble the Crochet Top:
- Seam the top and back panel together along the sides starting from the bottom up. This should be aligned to end where you started your decreases.
- Crochet an I-cord that is at least 60 inches for XS and S, 65 inches for M, and 70-75 inches for L and XL. I have not put an exact length here since the i-cord length will vary depending on your body. To be safe, make a cord that is longer than what you would expect, follow the next step, then decrease the cord length as suitable before finishing it off.
- Weave the i-cord in even sections across the last row (before the sc’s) on the front panel.
- Turn the garment around, leaving some cord for the strap portion, bring the cord down to the top of the back panel. You want your strap to go directly down from where it ended on the front panel, or a little inward.
- Evenly weave the cord from this point to the midsection, repeat of opposite side.