Free Pattern Crochet Summer Top

The free pattern Crochet Summer Top detailed below, uses an easy variation on a mesh stitch for a slightly open weave. Perfect for a lightweight crochet summer top. Use cotton yarn for extra comfort.

The yarn used here (see pattern details below) results in an infusion of effortless summery colors. Using a number 3 or sport weight cotton yarn and the slightly open weave will make this crochet sleeveless summer top your go-to top of the season!

Crochet Summer Top Video Tutorial

Be sure to head over to my YouTube channel, Crazy Cool Crochet, to watch the video tutorial for this gorgeous crochet summer top for women.

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Printable Pattern for Crochet Summer Top

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Crochet Summer Top Free Pattern

Size Small

Instructions for Medium, Large, X Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses (X).

Results will vary according to yarn and tension used. Sizing should be considered “suggestions”. Adjust as needed. 

Materials for size Small: 

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Yarn used here/ Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Cotton / Color Sprinkles on Top/ Light or Sport #3 / 10 ounces / 670 yards

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Crochet Hook G / 4.25 mm

Yarn needle 

Scissors 

Measuring Tape

Stitch markers (2) or contrasting yarn

FIRST PANEL (make 2) 

Ch 37 (43, 49, 55, 61, 67)  Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and ea ch across. 36 (42, 48, 54, 60, 66)  sc’s. Ch 3. Turn

Be sure to view the Video Tutorial for better visual instruction.

Row 2: Sk sp under the ch, sk next sp;  *sc in next sp; ch 2; sk next 2 sp’s*. Rpt from * to * to last 3 sp’s. Sk 2 sp’s; sc in last sp. Ch 1. Turn

Row 3: Sc in 1st sc below; *2 sc in sp; sc in next sc below*. Rpt from * to * to last sp. Work 2 sc’s in last sp.  36 (42, 48, 54, 60, 66)  sc’s. Ch 3. Turn

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for a total of 75 (82, 89, 96, 103, 110) rows. End with a sc row. Tie off yarn.

SECOND PANEL (make 2)

Ch 75 (81, 87, 93, 99, 105)

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and ea ch across. 74 (80, 86, 92, 98, 104)  sc’s. Ch 3. Turn

Row 2: Sk sp under the ch, sk next sp;  *sc in next sp; ch 2; sk next 2 sp’s*. Rpt from * to * to last 2 sp’s. Sk 1 sp; sc in last sp. Ch 1. Turn

NOTE: this row varies slightly from the first panel at the end of the row.

Row 3: Sc in 1st sc below; *2 sc in sp; sc in next sc below*. Rpt from * to * to last sp. Work 2 sc’s in last sp. 75 (81, 87, 93, 99, 105) sc’s. Ch 3. Turn

Row 4: Rpt Row 2 from the first panel

Row 5: Rpt Row 3Rpt Rows 4 and 5 for a total of 39 (46, 53, 60, 67, 74) rows ending with a sc row. Tie off yarn.

CENTER SEAM

Place two contrasting panels (short/long) together as shown in photo above, wrong sides facing up. Seam, using a yarn needle, length of yarn and a whip st, from the bottom to the neck. Tie off yarn. Leave tail to weave in.

Repeat for 2nd set of panels.

SHOULDER SEAMS

Place one panel on top of the second panel, wrong sides facing out (facing you). Determine width of neck opening (suggest 8 or 9 inches). Place stitch markers to indicate beginning and ending of neck opening. With yarn needle and length of yarn, use whip st to seam shoulders. 

SIDE SEAMS

Determine armhole opening; place a stitch marker. With wrong side facing up, seam sides up to the stitch marker. Optional: leave 3 or 4 inches open at the bottom to create a “flap” opening. Tie off yarn. Leave tail to weave in. Repeat for opposite side.  

NECK BORDER

With right side facing up, attach yarn at a shoulder seam with a ch to secure. Work a sc in ea st around the neck opening as evenly spaced as possible. Attach to the beginning of the row with a sl st into the first st. Tie off yarn leaving a tail to weave in.

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