Crochet Summer Top
Crochet summer tops are a must-have for adding a touch of boho chic to your wardrobe! These breezy, stylish tops are perfect for sunny days and beach getaways. Whether you opt for a classic design or something more unique and colorful, crochet summer tops are versatile pieces that can be dressed up or down effortlessly. They're great for layering over a swimsuit at the beach or pairing with high-waisted shorts for a casual summer look. So grab your hook and yarn, and let's get crocheting to create your own fabulous summer top!
Ingredients:
- Crochet Hook: H/8-5.50MM
- Craft Scissors
- Yarn Sewing Needle
- Yarn used: 1 Skein Green (Caron Simply Soft Yarn) Medium 4
Stitch guide:
- HDC= half double crochet
- DC= double crochet
- SC= single crochet
- SS= slip stitch
- ST(S)= stitch(es)
- CH= chain
- R[number]= Row
Step 1
This is to start the top. You will be working from vertically to create the top
CH 61 (or half desired waist measurement)
R1-R29: DC into the first ST, *CH 3, Skip 3 STS, DC [two times] into the following ST, CH 3, Skip 3 STS, DC [two times] into the following ST...[*Repeat method until the end of every Row, turn work after each Row, at the end of Row 29, the very last Row SS to complete work.]
Note: You will be create STEP 1 TWICE.
Once both of the pieces are created, for the FRONT and the BACK of the top.
Turn the vertical crocheted piece Horizontally to begin the armhole/sleeves of the top.
Note: You will be creating the armholes for EACH side of the vertical crocheted piece.
Step 2
This step is to create the armholes/sleeves of the top. Note: You will be inserting hook into the 5th [double DC/ see photo] down.
R1-R3: DC into the first two STS, *CH 3, Skip 3 STS, DC two times into the following STS...
[*Repeat method until the end of every Row, turn work after each Row, at the end of Row 29, the very last Row SS to complete work.]
Step 3
(This step is to sew the crocheted pieces together to create your top.) Once both of the parts of the top are created. Lie both pieces flat. Now sew the sides together, leaving the armholes, the neckline and the bottom of the top free.
