Master the Art of Crochet: Create Your Own Stunning Lace Top with Our Step-by-Step Guide

Imagine yourself in a delightful crochet lace top, the epitome of charm and elegance. This versatile piece effortlessly transitions from a casual day out to a special evening affair, adding a touch of whimsical flair to any ensemble. With its intricate details and airy texture, the crochet lace top is a must-have staple in your wardrobe, radiating a sense of effortless beauty and femininity.

Needed Materials

Yarn: 4 balls of Cannon thread (two strands held together) color yellow or your desired color, 375 - 380 yards.

The thread I used here is a local thread #8 (two strands held together). You may substitute it by using Aunt Lydia's #10 (two strands held together) or Aunt Lydia's #3 (single strand).

Hook: US: F5 / 3.75MM

Terms Used

• Ch: Chain
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Dc: Double Crochet
• Hdc: Half Double Crochet
• Sl St: Slip Stitch
• Sk: Skip
• Sp: Space / Loop

Gauge

4" x 4" - 21 stitches / 8 rows of double crochets.

Lacy Bolero Instructions

The stitch I used in this bolero is the same as the stitch I used in our Lacy Scarf.

You may check the Lacy Scarf photo tutorial to familiarize yourself with the stitches from Row 1 to Row 6.

Bolero Rows

Row 1: Chain 78, single crochet in 9th chain from hook, chain 3, skip 2 chains, single crochet in next chain, (chain 7, skip 4 chains, single crochet in next chain, chain 3, skip 2 chains, single crochet in next chain) 8 times, chain 2, skip next chain, double crochet in last chain.

Row 2: Chain 1, turn, single crochet in the same stitch, chain 3, skip 2 chain spaces, 4 double crochets in next 3 chain spaces, (chain 3, single crochet in next 7 chain spaces, chain 3, 4 double crochets in next 3 chain spaces) 8 times, chain 3, skip 2 chains of next loop, single crochet in next chain.

Row 3: Chain 3, turn, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces, chain 7, skip 4 double crochets, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces, (chain 3, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces, chain 7, skip 4 double crochets, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces) 8 times, chain 1, half double crochet in last single crochet.

Row 4: Chain 3, turn, double crochet in the same stitch, chain 3, skip next 1 chain space, single crochet in next 7 chain spaces, chain 3, (4 double crochets in next 3 chain spaces, chain 3, single crochet in next 7 chain spaces, chain 3) 8 times, 2 double crochets in last 3 chain spaces.

Row 5: Chain 5 (consider as 1st double crochet and chain 2), turn, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces, chain 3, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces, (chain 7, skip 4 double crochets, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces, chain 3, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces) 8 times, chain 2, skip next double crochet, double crochet in next double crochet.

Row 6: Chain 1, turn, single crochet in the same stitch, chain 3, skip 2 chain spaces, 4 double crochets in next 3 chain spaces, (chain 3, single crochet in next 7 chain spaces, chain 3, 4 double crochets in next 3 chain spaces) 8 times, chain 3, skip 2 chains of next loop, single crochet in next chain.

Row 7-32: Repeat Rows 3-6, ending with Row 4.

First Half Front Panel

Row 33: Chain 5 (consider as 1st double crochet and chain 2), turn, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces, chain 3, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces, (chain 7, skip 4 double crochets, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces, chain 3, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces) 3 times, chain 2, skip next double crochet, double crochet in next double crochet.

Row 34: Chain 1, turn, single crochet in the same stitch, chain 3, skip 2 chain spaces, 4 double crochets in next 3 chain spaces, (chain 3, single crochet in next 7 chain spaces, chain 3, 4 double crochets in next 3 chain spaces) 3 times, chain 3, skip 2 chains of next loop, single crochet in next chain.

Row 35: Chain 3, turn, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces, chain 7, skip 4 double crochets, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces, (chain 3, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces, chain 7, skip 4 double crochets, single crochet in next 3 chain spaces) 3 times, chain 1, half double crochet in last single crochet.

Row 36: Chain 3, turn, double crochet in the same stitch, chain 3, skip next 1 chain space, single crochet in next 7 chain spaces, chain 3, (4 double crochets in next 3 chain spaces, chain 3, single crochet in next 7 chain spaces, chain 3) 3 times, 2 double crochets in last 3 chain spaces.

Row 37-64: Repeat Rows 33-36

Second Half Front Panel

Go back to the back panel in the middle, on the 4 double crochet group, skip 2 double crochets, attach the yarn in 3rd double crochet as shown in the picture below.

Row 33-64: Repeat Rows 33-36 of the 1st half front panel. (No need to turn on 1st row)

Side Closing

Fold the panel at the wrong side, ensuring to compare it with the other side to match. Crochet together using these stitches:

Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch, *chain 1, skip next stitch, single crochet in next stitch, repeat* across.

OR you may use a tapestry needle and sew the sides together or whichever method you prefer.

Sleeves Edging

Round 1: Attach thread in joint stitch in the armpit, chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch, chain 1, (skip next stitch, single crochet in next stitch, chain 1) around, slip stitch in 1st single crochet.

Round 2-3: Chain 1, single crochet in the next 1 chain space, chain 1, (skip next single crochet, single crochet in next 1 chain space, chain 1) around, slip stitch in 1st single crochet.

In the other sleeve, ensure to compare it with the first sleeve so that they have the same round 1 total single crochets.

Body Edging

Repeat Rounds 1-3 of the sleeves edging but include a string on the front corner, enough to make a knot and a ribbon. My string is a chain of 45, followed by a flower (ch 5, sl st) 3 times in the same stitch at the end, then, *chain 1, skip next chain, single crochet in next chain, repeat* across.