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Summer is a great time to try new crochet top patterns, free tutorials for halter or crop top patterns or tunics.
Crochet enthusiasts, rejoice! I’ve compiled a list of the best free crochet crop top patterns to elevate your summer wardrobe. From the classic granny square designs to modern, chic halter tops, these projects cater to all skill levels. Each project includes comprehensive instructions, making it easy for you to create a beautiful crochet crop top. Whether preparing for a beach day or a casual outing, these crochet top patterns will ensure you stand out. Start your next crochet project today with our top free crochet halter top patterns! With so many options available, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of easy-to-follow free crochet patterns and detailed tutorials for crop, halter, and tank tops.
Each of these 50+ crochet projects is unique. Projects feature a mix of boho and contemporary styles suitable for all ages, body shapes, and crochet skill levels. From simple tanks to intricate designs, there’s something for everyone on my list!
If you want to explore even more projects, all in white color, read my newest post: White Crochet Crop Top Pattern for Your Next Project.
Types Of Crochet Tops
Crochet Tank Top
Crop Top
Crochet crop tops are cut short to reveal the stomach. A very popular among teens and young adults, they pair up well with trendy high-waisted jeans or pants.
Crop tops usually have thinner straps than crochet tank tops to match their airy look. Many crop top patterns for beginners are made with simple crochet stitches. Also, there is less row to make than while crocheting a tank top :).
Example: Crop Top, Summer Halter Crop Top
Halter Top
Boho Top
Off-Shoulder Top
Bandeau Top (a Tube Top)
Tunics
How to wear a crochet crop top?
A summer crochet crop top goes well with almost everything, especially with shorts, jeans, and denim skirts. It also matches thin summer pants or capri pants. Below you will get 50 inspirational ideas on how to wear your top with the rest of your garment.
How to make a crochet crop top pattern?
Choose your favorite beginner-friendly pattern from the over 50 free crochet crop tops and free video tutorials. If you are a beginner, choose a simple top with a regular shape.
You can start with Skylar Ribbed Top or Vneck Ribbed Top – these projects are the easiest. If you are familiar with granny squares, I recommend you to start with the Woodstock Weekend Top or Granny Square Top. They are both easy crochet patterns.
With no time you can jump into more complicated projects. Gather the supplies listed below and you are ready to start!
Supplies Needed To Crochet a Crop Top
- yarn – a halter top is a summer shirt, so natural materials will be the most comfortable to wear. A cotton yarn is lightweight and breathable, so it will be a perfect fit for your crochet summer halter top. If you have acrylic yarn or want cheaper option, a medium-weight acrylic yarn is a good choice.
- crochet hook – follow the size recommendation on your yarn label
- yarn needle (tapestry needle) to finish yarn ends or sew parts together
- measuring tape
- stitch markers
- scissors
My favourite 50 Free Crochet Crop Top Patterns
Below, you will find the best ideas for a crop top pattern or halter top pattern. You can also learn how to crochet a stylish tank top, crop top or bralette. And the best of all – all the patterns are free! Here are 50 projects to get you ready for summer – all are hand-made, unique and so stylish for a sunny day.
The Stella Crop Top
Let’s begin with the Stella Crop Top by Ann’s Closet, a must-have crochet project for your summer wardrobe! This trendy and versatile design is perfect for those warm, sunny days when you want to stay cool yet stylish.
photo by Ann’s Closet
The full article about this project is here:
Pineapple Lace Top for Summer
So, our crop tops start with the Pineapple Lace airy summer halter neck top by Melissa Bjerregaard. After all, the pineapple stitch is such a wonderful, versatile technique. Moreover, you can make the bra section custom-sized, to match your body. You can also easily customize the length of your top by adding more “pineapple” rows.
The full article about this project is here:The Sophia Stylish Crochet Top
Easy Skylar Ribbed Top
Tie Me Up Top
The Tie Me Up top is a combination of many aspects. On the one hand, it has a full back that holds it securely and covers your shoulders. On the other, it has a naughty front that ties across the bust! It’s the ultimate allarounder!. Finally, regardless of your size and length preferences, this top has a V-shape that extends down to the waist. To the aist? Lower, even. It’s the defining and fun feature of this garment. Give it a try!
The Tie Me Up Top Pattern is available on Your Crochet.
Maya Summer Crop Top
The Maya Summer Crop Top effortlessly blends comfort with fashion. Featuring a delightful palette of white, pink, pale green, and blue, it offers a versatile fit for various body shapes. Thanks to its adjustable design this crochet crop top offers all-day comfort.
Little Grace Top
The full article about Little Grace is on the carlieflo.com blog:Leila Tie Strap Crop Top Free Crochet Pattern
Curvy Lady’s Favourite
The full article is on the orthefrills.com blog:Luna Crop Top Free Pattern
This easy free crop top pattern in the boho style will be your favorite this summer. A worsted weight cotton yarn used here looks like a macrame twine. This yarn it defines its bohemian style even more.
Kanata Kerchief Crochet Tank Top Pattern
This easy crochet tank top – free pattern uses basic stitches. It’s a great challenge for the advanced beginner or anyone who needs a top to wear over the simple tank top.
Luna Ruffle Top
Here is a minimalistic halter top project by Ann’s Closet. In contrast to the previous item, its long front panel contrasts the open back with its thin straps. This top is the wild-child relative of the previous one, and will be a great alternative when you need to let your hair down.
Follow the pattern for Luna Ruffle Top on Your Crochet.
Granny Square Pine Cross Top
A fabulous granny square idea. Granny squares placed on bias creates the diagonal lines to get the bust and waist shaping.
Off The Shoulder Crochet Crop Top Free Pattern
The Off The Shoulder Crop Top was designed with a plus size in mind. Nevertheless, it is available in any size you need from XS to 5XL. If you want to show your bare shoulders this summer, this is a project for you.
Scallop V-neck Single Corchet Stitch Top
If you like a relaxed style, the scallop V-neck Top is just for you. You will crochet top down using simple stitches and there is no sewing at all. It will be a great project for an advanced beginner.
The free project is on the For the Frills blog:
Sea Breeze Tank Top Crochet Pattern
A Sea Breeze Top made of cotton yarn is perfect for hot days. It can also be worn with a jacket for cooler weather.
Summer Crochet Top with Flowers
Another granny square top idea: this time it’s a summer vibes flower top. Using different colors or shades in each row of the square creates lots of possibilities for personalization. Also allows you to find your perfect color match. Here are other granny squares you can use in this project.
Pick-A-Boo Crop Top
This tank has a super-easy construction and uses basic stitches. It’s also a great task for the advanced beginner who wishes to have something a little more over the simple tank top.
Crochet Summer Festival Top
This beautiful top with fitted, low cut-cups will be perfect not only for summer festivals. The body part is nicely finished and you can easily adjust the length to your body.
Lex Crochet Crop Top Pattern Free
While not all crochet tops are crochet sweaters, they do share some of the same characteristics. The structure, the texture, and techniques are all applicable. For example, this wonderful top is a summer item, but has that wonderful sweater-like quality. I simply love it!
Peek A Boo Crochet Halter Top
The Amelia Halter Top
On the other hand, if you want something a little more covering, why not go with the Amelia top?
Tulip Square Crop Top
Classic, fun, yet still a little saucy and playful; what other words best describe this super light and simple crochet top?
Isla Fuego Festival Top
Here is a beautiful, lively top inspired by tropical islands. I love the combination of the dense, low-cut cups and lacy body parts.
Kotikva Crop Top Video Tutorial
On the other hand, a low-cut neckline isn’t what you always want, right? So, here is one that’s light and airy, but still high under the neck. It gives it a certain elegance, don’t you think?
Mandarina Top
Here is another one that has a high neck line, but a very bare shoulder look. Although the top has a lace V line, it still has a solid front. Wonderful!
Simple Crop Top
What can I say? This top is simple itself, but it achieves a certain elegant beauty. Maybe it’s the simplicity and lack of pretense?
Summer Halter Crop Top
While on the topic of simplicity, you can add playful and “beachy”. What you get is an easy-to-make and fun-to-wear crop top for summer fun.
Woodstock Weekend
Here is a top right out of the age of flower children. It combines the most classic of timeless designs, the granny square. It then turns it into a modern yet retro and fun top. Yes!
Spring Valley Bandeau
This time let’s go strapless with a bandeau crochet top. Bare shoulders it is!
Summer Free Crochet Crop Top Pattern
Spoilt for choice here! This wonderful top is a great take on the classic crop top. Among crochet designs for tops, it’s definitely one of the most universal ones.
Maya Striped Crochet Tank Top
Among our free projects, here is a crochet tank top pattern free idea. You’ll note that these tops aren’t only for the beach or poolside. They can also be accessorized with a beautiful and elegant white blouse or shirt. They’re great for everyday wear, and who knows, maybe we can start a crochet business trend.
Easy Crochet Bralette
Finally, come back to a lighter summer note. Here is a bralette that will be a great project for everyone who has a little crochet ambition.
Butterfly Crochet Top Pattern
Our next crochet project is a top in the form of a butterfly. A great project for everyone who what to stand out!
Butterfly Top 2
If you feel confident with a written tutorial, you have to try the Butterfly Top. A link to the tutorial is below photos.
Crochet Butterfly Top
Next, a stunning butterfly top with a halterneck. A tutorial for this project you will find on YouTube (a link is below photos). There is also a written pattern available on Etsy.
The full tutorial of the Crochet Butterfly Top is on YT:
Crochet Butterfly Crop Top
Finally, we have an easy crochet butterfly Crop Top. A tutorial for this top you will find on YouTube. Although the tutorial is in Spanish, there are English subtitles available.
The full tutorial is on the YouTube:
Basic Free Crochet Crop Top Pattern
Now, something for all of us who love simplicity. A easy crochet top will be a great choice to make for a beginner or if you want to make a few tops in a short amount of time. Crochet a top also in a white to make it simple and stand out.
Granny Square Halter
The Granny Square halter top is the next best project for beginners, as it is very easy to make. Vivid, eye-catching colors that go along with granny stitch are having their comeback from the ’70s.
Primrose High Neck Halter
Halter tops are great, but sometimes you want to fill them in a bit. The Primrose high neck halter fills in the top above the cups but is still fun and revealing.
Striped Halter
Striped halter tops are very popular as they are easy to make and are also very adjustable. You can choose your perfect fit and look simply by adjusting the strap. It will also give you a chance to adjust it to get a more equal tan.
Casual Tank
We will end with a simple black crochet top, which will be great with jeans or shorts. Combined with a summer shirt, it will also be a fashionable underlayer.
Magnolia Sweet Heart Crop Top
Raglan-style tops are fun, elegant and attractive. As an amazing example, here is the Magnolia Top, a crochet crop top with short sleeves and a sweetheart neckline. The centre front tie detail that uses a crochet chain to create a ruched, sweetheart neckline that’s a cut above normal, plain shirtfronts.
Diamond Top
Although we associate halter tops with a sporty-leasure style, they can be an elegant garment too. The Diamond Top is the best example of this. Match it with a nice skirt or dress pants, and you will get a full elegant summer outfit for work.
Boho Crochet Tank
Next, in your quest why not explore a top in a funky crochet halter top style with fringes? Indisputably, you will love this project if you are a boho lover. While the designer calls for Caron Simply Soft, you can use other worsted-weight yarns as well.
Hepatica Granny Top
Mediterranean Love Top
Top ‘Diamond’
Sidney Top
Bea Top
Granny Square Easy Crochet Top
Kismet Halter
Vneck Ribbed Top
Long-sleeved Fishnet Sweater
The next project is a long-sleeved crop top. Fishnet Sweater is a perfect fit with a summer business look but it can be quite casual as well. In this project, you will make the body part in rounds and separately 2 sleeve panels. To connect the sleeves, you have to seam them in armholes.
The tutorial is available here : Fishnet sweater “Rixt” ; the written tutorial is paid and is available on Ravelry.
FAQ:
What is the Best Yarn for Crochet Crop Tops and Tanks?
As for most summer crochet garments, the yarn you choose should be lightweight and breathable. Any natural yarns will be the best! Choose cotton, linen, bamboo, or blends. These kinds of yarn have yet another advantage, namely – you can wash them in the washing machine!
How much yarn do I need to crochet a crop top?
The amount of yarn you will need will depend on the project you choose the size you are making, the yarn weight, and the crochet hook size. It can vary from 2-4 skein of 50 g sport yarn for a standard-size crop top, and twice more for a longer top in a pulse size. That is why you should always check the instructions how meny skeins of yarn you need depending on the desired top size.
Is a free crochet crop top pattern easy enough for beginners?
Yes, they are! Of course, each project features different design elements, but most of them you can make with basic stitches. If you’re familiar with them, you will be able to start your first crochet top.
How to choose the right color for crop tops?
First of all, see if you’re going to use one color or more. If there are two or more required, choose the colors that will either complement or stay in contrast with each other. Consider the colors you like to wear and the rest of your wardrobe. Make it in a hue that will go nicely with whatever you already have.
Do you know any plus-size crochet top patterns? Are there any crochet crop top patterns for big bust?
You can easily adjust any crochet pattern to a bigger or smaller size. Look especially for a tank top with thicker straps to give additional support for breasts or hide bra straps. A great choice is also a crochet tunic which is comfortable and covers a belly. If you want to show off a neckline off-shoulder top can be a perfect choice.
To hide armpits, look for tee-tops. You should also check out the mesh top (overtop) patterns which allow you to cover everything you need but also look intriguing and stylish.
Here are my suggestions for you to check out for a free crochet top pattern :
- Halter top: Sea Breeze Top
- Tunic: Kanata Kerchief Tank
- Off-shoulder top: Off The Shoulder Crochet Crop
- Tee-top:Summertime Tee or Marley Lace Top
- Mesh Top: Aviva Mesh Top Tee or Fishnet Sweater “Rixt” Free Crochet Pattern
Are there any crochet tops/bralette patterns for big bust with small band sizes?
With bigger beasts, you have to support their weight with thicker straps and/or give them support underneath and on your back.
They are harder to find, but of course there are! You have two choices – you can wear a top over your bra or without it. Crop tops that allow you to hide a bra must have thicker straps and a solid back beneath the armpits. Check out the Summer Free Crochet Crop Top or Granny Square Halter. If you want to go bra-less, your top has to support bra weight with thicker straps and give them support underneath and on your back.
Check Luna Crop Top Free Pattern – this top has regulated straps on the back and on the neck. Additionally, straps on the front are not only cut but will give additional support and will prevent a breast from jumping out 🙂 Also a thicker yarn matters. Here, a worsted-weight cotton yarn prevents your top from stretching easily.
For additional support and comfort, you can add thicker straps and sew-in bra pads, like here: Easy Crochet Bralette.
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Conclusion:
In conclusion, the best free tops crochet patterns are those that combine style and simplicity. With the right yarn and pattern, you can create a unique and comfortable summer top. This summer, add a crochet top or halter top to your wardrobe. Whether you’re relaxing on the beach or going to a festival, you’ll be sure to look fashionable.
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