The crochet crop top pattern is a timeless fashion icon, especially among the younger generation. You can wear these trendy tops at any kind of outing, whether it is with friends or family. Also, as these tops are very lightweight, they are a perfect choice for summer days. But, how do you crochet crop top patterns and excel at it?

First, measure your bust size and choose any color of the worsted yarn or any soft yarn. Then make a foundation chain as long as your bust size using your favorite crochet pattern (like camel pattern, bean stitch, etc.). Make a rectangle shape with single rows. After 5 to 7 rows, decrease the length of the rows and work the halter portion. Finally, make the straps (usually, you need 120 to 150 chains for it) and you can finish by adding accessories like a tassel at the bottom to give it a unique look.

Now, I will guide you to learn how can you make a crochet crop top pattern as you like by explaining the main steps along with all the additional info about what to do and not to do. So, let’s read forward!

Key Takeaways:

• You need a soft type yarn to make a crochet crop top pattern. However, avoid the pure cotton yarn.


• You can make a crochet crop top pattern with only three types of stitches, namely,  slip knot, half double crochet, and slip stitch.


• Make varieties of crochet crop top patterns.

What Is The Crochet Crop Top Pattern?

The crochet crop top pattern is a crochet technique to make a midriff or half-cut top, usually for women. You will see women of almost all ages wearing this garment due to its versatile use like matching with skirts, jeans, trousers, etc. It is not a tough technique, however, it is neither an easy one.

Though you will need some practice to crochet a crop top pattern perfectly, it is still worth the try. To begin with, the crochet crop top pattern is a personalized design, yet trendy.

So, if you want to add some customized design or color to your wardrobe, you can never be wrong to crochet a crop top pattern. It is also a way of showcasing your uniqueness.

What supplies are required to crochet crop top patterns?

You will need common and simple materials like yarn, scissors, a darning needle, a yarning hook, measuring tape, etc. to crochet crop top patterns.

Below, a detailed list of these materials and their functions are discussed. So, let’s read them together!

Name Of The Materials	Functions
Yarn	Choose any of your favorite yarn. But if you are a beginner, use the worsted yarn or any soft yarn. Also, make sure that the chosen skein is long enough, at least 208 m or 228 yards long.
Crochet Hook	Use a hook of size 5 or 5.5 mm. You can also use a slightly bigger or smaller one.
Darning or Tapestry Needle	To stitch the corners and the loose ends, you will need a needle. Use the 14 or 18-size darning or Tapestry needle for this purpose.
Scissors	During crochet, you will need to cut the yarn sometimes. Choose any size of scissors you are comfortable with. Or, you can use a 3.5-inch-long scissor. These are especially suitable for crochet.
Measuring tape	Measuring tape helps to take the perfect measurement of your body size. And, you will crochet a crop top pattern of the right fit only when you take the accurate measurement. So, this tape is a must-have material to crochet crop top patterns.
Additional Accessories	Buttons, laces, tassels, beads, etc give a crochet crop top a unique look. So, collect the accessory you want to add to the crochet crop top before you start to make it.

How To Crochet Crop Top Pattern?

To make a crochet crop top pattern, you need to start with the most basic version of crop top. Make a rectangular or a tank crop top using just the half-double crochet and slip stitches first. Then, move into the intermediate and advanced cute crochet crop top pattern.

Follow the instructions shared below to learn the most simple crochet crop pattern:

Step 1: Measure The  Body

The first thing is to measure your bust size properly with a measuring tape. As the crop top is rectangular, so you do not need to take any other measures.

Step 2: Make the Foundation Chain

Now, make a slip knot and crochet your foundation chain. Just wrap your yarn over the hook and pull through the loop. Make a chain the same size as your measurement. Also, you do not need to worry about the number of chains as it depends on the length you measure.

However, to make a bit loose crop top, you need to chain 2 or 3 more loops in the foundation chain.

Step 3: Making The Body

Now, to make the body of the crochet crop top, work the hdc (half double crochet). Need to learn how to half-double crochet? Or do you need a recall?

Do not worry! Read over the instructions below and you will be able to make half double crochet.

• Add 2 extra chains to your foundation chain. Also, maintain an even number of chains in the foundation.


• Now, wrap the hook with yarn. Remember to do it from back to front.


• Insert the hook into the 3rd chain from your hook, do not count the chain that is on your hook as one.


• Pull the hook through the chains and you will left with three loops.


• Now, yarn over again and make a loop. Draw this last loop through all the previous three loops at once.


• Continue the last three steps to make the body using half double crochet as long as you want.

Step 4: Wrapping Up And Adding The Straps

After you crochet the rectangle, sew the two sides now. It will make a tube shape.

For the straps, mark the right place of the rectangle tube using a marker first. Then, crochet a braid on the marked neckline using 6 yarn strands. You can make the length as long as you prefer.

Make 4 braids on the marked spots of the neckline as the straps and you can tie two of them together in a bow knot to create one strap.

Here is a video to make the instructions clearer to you! Click here: YouTube Video

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