Crochet Modern Summer Top

Looking for a stylish addition to your summer wardrobe? A Crochet Modern Summer Top might just be the perfect choice! With its trendy design and breathable fabric, this top is sure to keep you cool and fashionable on those warm days. The versatility of crochet allows for intricate patterns and unique details that will make you stand out in a crowd. Whether you pair it with denim shorts for a casual look or dress it up with a skirt for a night out, this top is a fun and playful addition to any outfit. So, go ahead and crochet yourself a modern summer top that will have you looking fabulous all season long!

Difficulty: Intermediate

Materials

• Yarn
• Hook: US Size L-11(8 mm)
• Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Gauge: 10 st X 5.¼ rows

Sizes

Can be modified as you wish this sample is 22” in height X 18” width, Size M/L

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• St = Stitch
• Dc = Double Crochet
• Tr = Treble Crochet
• Yo = Yarn over

Specialty Stitch & Technique Key

• Dc3Tog: (Yo and insert hook, pull up a loop, Yo and pull through 2 loops, yo and insert hook again in the same st, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops, Yo and insert hook 3rd time in the same st, pull up a loop, yo and pull through all loops)
• The Bobble border: Ch6, Dc3tog in 3rd ch from top, Ch3, Dc3tog, Slst to base of 1st 3Dc Cluster, skip 2 st, Sc1

Notes

• The pattern is worked in rows
• Ch4 does count as st at the beginning of each row
• Ch1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch
• We use pattern repeats .
• The pattern is worked in two panels joined together
• You can work this pattern with one color or multiple as you wish- I used one color.
• If changing colors make sure to have a changing technique and weave your ends in.
• Customize the width and length of the Top by adding chains and rows
• This pattern has no multiples- measure your wanted width and calculate the # of stitches required after a swatch gauge

Instructions

Front Panel – Chain 43+1

Row 1: Sc1 in 2nd Ch from hook, Sc1 in next Ch and across to the end of row, turn (43)

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1st Tr), Tr1 in next st, Tr1 in next st and across to the end of the row, turn (43)

Now Row 3: Ch1, Sc1 in 1st st from hook, Sc1 in next st and across to the end of the row, turn (43)

Row 4-19: repeat rows 2+3

Next Row 19: Ch 4 (counts as 1st Tr), Tr1 in next st, Tr1 in next 14 stitches, turn (16)

Row 20: Ch1, Sc1 in 1st st from hook, Sc1 in next st and across to the end of the row, turn (16)

Work Row 21-24: Repeat rows 19+20 (16)

Fasten yarn and cut

Repeat on the opposite side to work the second part of the necklace and shoulders

Row 19: Start on the right side of your work, count 12 stitches and insert your hook, Ch 4 (counts as 1st Tr), Tr1 in next st, Tr1 in next 14 stitches, turn (16)

Row 20: Ch1, Sc1 in 1st st from hook, Sc1 in next st and across to the end of the row, turn (16)

And Row 21-24: Repeat rows 19+20 (16)

Fasten off, cut yarn, and weave in ends.

Bobble Neckline Border

Row 1: Introduce yarn to 1st St, Ch1 and Sc1, Sc3 around the Tr st, Sc1 in next Sc and around the neck line.

Row 2: The Bobble border st ( *[Ch6, Dc3tog in 3rd ch from top, Ch3, Dc3tog, Slst to base of 1st 3Dc Cluster, skip 2 st, Sc1 in next]*) repeat around to the end of the neckline

Fasten off, cut yarn and weave in ends.

Back Panel – Chain 43+1

Row 1: Sc1 in 2nd Ch from hook, Sc1 in next Ch and across to the end of row, turn (43)

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1st Tr), Tr1 in next st, Tr1 in next st and across to the end of the row, turn (43)

Next Row 3: Ch1, Sc1 in 1st st from hook, Sc1 in next st and across to the end of the row, turn (43)

Work Row 4-24: repeat rows 2+3

Construction

Lay two panels facing the right side in, Sew two shoulders to the back panel.

Skip 10 rows from shoulders and sew both panels to the bottom on both sides.

Bottom Bobble Border

Lay Top Right side up facing you

Row 1: Introduce yarn to 1st St, Ch1 and Sc1, Sc1 in next st and around the bottom of the Top, finish with Slst to 1st st.

Finishing with Row 2: The Bobble border st ( *[Ch6, Dc3tog in 3rd ch from top, Ch3, Dc3tog, Slst to base of 1st 3Dc Cluster, skip 2 st, Sc1 in next]*) repeat around to the end of bottom, Slst to 1st st

Fasten off, cut yarn and weave in ends.

I recommend blocking the finished Top before wearing it!