When the weather turns hot it’s the perfect time to pull the crop tops out of your closet. If you don’t have one, this Summer Crop Top crochet project by Carrie M Chambers can make a wonderful addition to your wardrobe. So easy and so quick to make, there will still be plenty of summertime left to show it off!
Why This Summer Crop Top Is a Must-Make
This simple crochet crop top is light, stylish, and very comfortable. It features two wide straps, a classic V-neck front, and a gorgeous bottom ribbing. This crochet top will look particularly great in casual and sporty outfits when combined with high-waisted shorts, jeans, or skirts. Stick to bright pastel colors for a fresh summer style or choose neutral shades and embrace the minimalist look to the fullest.
What You’ll Need to Get Started
For this crochet crop top pattern, use a worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook. You can go for natural cotton fibers that ensure good breathability or acrylics that will provide the right amount of softness and stretchiness.
Consider these two options: Lily Sugar’n Cream or Red Heart Super Saver. If you can’t decide which one to choose, Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Blend will be the best compromise.
How to Crochet the Summer Crop Top
The Summer Crop Top crochet pattern uses just basic stitches, which makes it a great beginner-friendly project.
The garment is constructed from the bottom up, so you will start by working the ribbed waistband with single crochets in the back loops only. Once done, you seam both ends together and finish it with three double crochet rows made all the way along the long edge of the band.
The front part of the top is worked with just double crochets that you will decrease with every next row to create the triangle cups and straps.
Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Whether you’re new to crochet or simply need some extra guidance, here is a helpful video guide created by Carrie.
