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Introducing the Stella Crop Top Pattern, 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.
The pattern, designed by Jade from Ann’s Closet, features a beautiful yet easy textured stitch that adds a unique flair to the classic crop top silhouette. Ideal for pairing with high-waisted shorts, skirts, or even over a swimsuit, the Stella Crop Top is both functional and fashionable. The Stella Crop Top pattern is suitable for beginner crocheters looking to create a chic, handmade garment that stands out. With step-by-step instructions and easy to follow video tutorial, you will surely complete this pattern in time for the beach outing. Grab your hooks and favorite yarn, and get ready to make this stunning piece that will undoubtedly become a staple in your summer outfits!
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Skill level
Beginner
Hook size
5 mm
Yarn
Hobby Lobby “I love this yarn” brand; 7 oz; 355 yrds
Yarn substitute: Yarn Bee Sugarwheel, Bernat Premium, Caron Simply Soft, Big Twist Soft
Skeins used: 1/2 skein for a size medium
Stitches and Abbreviations
Ch: Chain
Hdc : Half double crochet
Dc : Double crochet
Rep : Repeat
Sl St : Slip Stitch
St(s): Stitch(es)
Beg : beginning
Prev : Previous
Sk : skip
Notes
Directions for sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, are in parentheses such as “ch 145 (155, 170, 190, 210, 228, 240)” whereas ch 145 stands for size XS, 155 for size S, 170 for size M, 190 for size L, and 210 for size XL When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow the pattern more easily, highlight or underline all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
Pattern
This pattern uses US crochet terms.
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Bra Cups
You’re going to be making 2 of these.
Here is a link to the video tutorial for the bra cups:
Foundation: ch 14 ( ch 10 for A cup, 12 for b cup, 14 for c cup, 16 for d cup & so on)
Row 1: Hdc into the 3rd st from the hook & each st across. Ch 2 turn.
Row 2: Hdc into the 2nd st from the hook & each st across. Place 3 Hdc (place a stitch marker in the second st) into the space between the 2 chs we skipped from the previous row and the last st. Hdc in each st along the bottom of row 1, ch 2 & turn
Row 3: Hdc into the 2nd st from the hook & each st across. Place 3 Hdc (place a stitch marker in the second st) into the stitch with the stitch marker (the Middle HDC from the prev 3 st Increase). Cont placing a Hdc in each st until the end of the row. Ch2 & turn
Row 4 – 11: (increase or decrease by 2 rows for a bigger/smaller size ((7 rows for A cup, 9 for b cup & so on.): Hdc into the 2nd st from the hook & each st across. Place 3 Hdc (place a stitch marker in the second st) into the stitch with the stitch marker (the Middle HDC from the prev 3 st Increase). Cont placing a Hdc in each st until the end of the row. Ch2 & turn (do not ch2 on the last row)
Bind off & weave in ends.
Border Underneath Bra Cups
Row 1: Sl st into the bottom corner of the bra cup, ch 1, place one Hdc in each row along the bottom of the right bra cup, when you get to the last stitch of the right bra cup, ch1 then continue placing Hdc’s in each row along the bottom of the next bra cup without binding off, attaching the 2 bra cups together. Ch 3 & turn
Row 2: Sk the first two st, Place a Dc in the third, ch 1, sk next st, Dc in the next. Rep from until the end of the row, ending with a dc. Ch 1 & turn
Row 3: Hdc in first st from the hook. Hdc in each ch 1 space and Dc from the previous row. Place the last Hdc in the second ch from beg ch 3 in previous row. Ch 1 & turn
Row 4 – 6: Hdc in first st from hook & all the way across. Ch 1 & turn.
Row 7: Rep row 2
Row 8: Rep row 3
Row 9: Hdc in first st from hook & all the way across. Ch 1 & turn.
Row 10: Rep Row 2
Row 11: Hdc in first st from hook & all the way across.
Bind off & weave in ends.
Final Steps
Sl st into the top of each bra cup, ch 60 for each strap. Sl st down the strap to make it more sturdy (if need be).
Ch 250 for the back strap. Weave the back straps through the back of the top for a corset look.
The end 🙂
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About the Author
Hi! I’m Jade Ann Gibbs, owner & creator of Ann’s Closet. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, I spend most of my time creating original crochet garments, patterns and tutorials to inspire other crocheters to explore the world of crocheting clothing. As a child, I spent tons of time with my grandmother Ann Gibbs, learning how to crochet & knit. When she passed in 2020, I wanted to do something to memorialize her. That inspired me to create Anns Closet. I am immensely grateful to have learned such an amazing skill from such an amazing woman & I am honored to be able to spend my time learning more and more about this craft each day.
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