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Easy Crochet Summer Top for Beginners
Fiona Field • Apr 19, 2021
Just because Summer is around the corner, doesn't mean you have to put your crochet hook down! This free crochet pattern creates a summer top is an easy summer crochet project that will add a handmade element to your summer style! This beginner crochet top pattern that uses just the basic crochet stitches to create a lightweight and airy top!
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All Meshed Up Summer Top | Free Crochet Patterns
This free beginner friendly, crochet summer top pattern is available in 9 different Adult sizes - XS through to 5XL. The size chart below details the sizing and the yarn required for each size too.
The use of the off-set mesh on the top section, will help keep you cool, even on those warmer summer days - it's lightweight, made using size 3/DK weight cotton and has a casual fit.
The top is worked bottom up by making 2 panels using US double crochet stitches before adding the mesh section and joining the 2 panels to complete this easy summer crochet top project.
The pattern works up quickly with an easy stitch pattern repeat and has added rows to create the neck line and shape in the shoulders to prevent the top sitting too high across the neck, keeping it super comfy to wear!
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Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Materials:
- 100% Cotton DK (size 3) yarn
- I used PaintBox Yarns Simply Cotton 100% in the following 2 shades:
- Main Colour: Stormy Grey (405)
- Contrast Colour: Candy Floss Pink (450)
- 4mm Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch Markers (optional)
With over 50 shades to chose from, LoveCrafts really do have all the colours you'll love to choose from.
I can't recommend LoveCrafts Simply Cotton enough! It's a DK weight yarn that creates a wonderful, soft drape to the finish of this easy crochet summer top, and their choice of colours always blows me away!
You'll see below the colours used by my testers along with the different yarns they used for alternatives to give you even more inspiration on what colours to make your All Meshed Up Summer Top in.
Inspirational Images!
As always, this pattern would not be complete without the help of my fabulous pattern testers. They have helped me ensure that the pattern is correctly sized for all along with ensuring that the pattern can be easily followed regardless of your crochet skill level.
Below, you will find the photos of just 3 of my beautiful testers who have kindly shared pictures of their finished projects to inspire us with their colours choices they made.
Easy Crochet Summer Top Size Chart
The chart below shows you and estimation on how much yarn you'll need per size. The top is designed with a 4 inch positive ease which gives you a little breathing room - ideal for those All Inclusive holidays, where the buffet is too much of a temptation!
The top has a square shape with no fitting around the waist. The bust and hip size is the same with a hip opening at the base of the top for added space for those blessed in the lower area.
The finished panel length is 23 inches. If you would like to increase the panel length, simply repeat Row 5 until your desired length is reached and repeat the same increased number of rows on the 2nd panel.
How to Make this Easy Crochet Summer Top Pattern
Pattern Notes:
- Get in touch if you need any help completing the pattern.
- This pattern is worked in rows, from the bottom up, to create 2 panels that are then sewn together.
- Ch2 at the beginning of the rows DO NOT count as a stitch.
- Ch4 at the beginning of the rows DOES count as a stitch.
- Please read through entire pattern before beginning; if preferred, highlight appropriate stitch counts for your size which will be written in size order. XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Gauge
- 18 stiches and 10 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in Dc with a 4mm hook. Use a larger or smaller crochet hook to obtain the correct tension.
Abbreviations
US terms (UK Terms in brackets)
- St(s) Stitches
- Ch Chain
- Ch Sp Chain Space
- FHDc (FHTr) Foundation Half Double Crochet (Foundation Half Treble Crochet)
- HDc (HTr) Half Double Crochet (Half Double Crochet)
- FP HDc (FP HTr) Front Post Half Double (Treble) Crochet
- BP HDc (FP HTr) Front Post Half Double (Treble) Crochet
- Dc (Tr Double Crochet (Treble Crochet)
- RS Right Side
- WS Wrong Side
- MC Main Colour
- CC Contrast Colour
Special Stitches
Front Post/Back Post Half Double Crochet (FP HDc, BP HDc)
Click here to read how to make post stitches
Easy Crochet Summer Top - Free Pattern
Make 2 pannels.
With MC,
Row 1: FHDc 76 (86, 94, 100, 108, 118, 130, 140, 150) OR Ch 77 (87, 95, 101, 109, 119, 131, 141, 151), hdc in 2nd chain add all ch across to end. Turn. (76, 86, 94, 100, 108, 118, 130, 140, 150)
Row 2: Ch1 (does not count as a st), HDc, *FP HDc, BP HDc*. Repeat between * & * to last st. HDc in last st. Turn. (76, 86, 94, 100, 108, 118, 130, 140, 150)
Rows 3 & 4: Repeat Row 2.
Row 5: Ch2 (does not count as a st), Dc in each st across. Turn. (76, 86, 94, 100, 108, 118, 130, 140, 150)
If you would like to increase the panel length, simply repeat Row 5 until your desired length is reached and repeat the same increased number of rows on the 2nd panel.
Rows 6 - 52: Repeat Row 5. (76, 86, 94, 100, 108, 118, 130, 140, 150)
Row 53: Change to contrast Colour. Ch4 (counts as Dc & Ch1), *skip next st, Dc, Ch1*. Repeat between * & * to last 2 sts. Dc in last 2 sts. (37, 42, 46, 49, 53, 58, 64, 69, 74 Chain Spaces)
Row 54: Ch4 (counts as Dc & Ch1), *working into next Ch Sp, Dc, Ch1*. Repeat between * & * to last Ch Sp. Dc in last Ch Sp, Dc in top of 3rd Ch. (37, 42, 46, 49, 53, 58, 64, 69, Chain Spaces)
Row 55 - 60: Repeat Row 54. On 1st panel, fasten off after Row 60 leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not fasten off 2nd panel, continue with working yarn on 2nd Panel to make shoulder area.
Row 61: (RS) Ch4 (counts as Dc & Ch1), *Working into Ch Sp, Dc, Ch1*, Repeat between * and * 8 (9, 10, 11, 9, 13, 16, 18, 20) times, Dc in next Ch Sp, Dc in top of next st, leave remaining sts unworked. Turn. (10, 11, 12, 13, 11, 15, 18, 20, 22 Ch Sp)
Rows 62 - 64: Repeat Row 61. Fasten off after Row 64.
With RS Facing (as if continuing to work Row 61), Re-attach yarn in top of st (not in Ch Sp) leaving number of Ch Sp unworked: 17 ( 20, 22, 23, 23, 28, 28, 29, 30)
Row 65: Ch3 (counts as Dc), *Dc in Ch Sp, Ch1* Repeat between * & * 9 (10, 11, 12, 10, 14, 17, 19, 21) times, Dc into last Ch Sp, Dc in top of Ch3. Turn. (10, 11, 12, 13, 11, 15, 18, 20, 22 Ch Sp)
Row 66: Ch4 (counts as Dc & Ch1), *Working into Ch Sp, Dc, Ch1*. Repeat between * & * to last Ch Sp. Dc in top of Ch3. Turn. (10, 11, 12, 13, 11, 15, 18, 20, 22 Ch Sp)
Row 67: Repeat Row 65
Row 68: Repeat Row 66. Fasten off with a long tail. Block project as required.
Sewing Up
- Place the 2 panels together with WS facing each other, line up the top of the MC (as per picture below)
- Pin the panels together:
- XS, S, M, L - 13 Rows down from the top of the MC.
- XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL - 15 Rows down from the top of the MC.
- Pin the bottom of the panels together above the ribbing.
- Optional - I marked 8 rows up from the bottom to create some extra room.
- Sew up the panels between the bottom of the arm hole to the bottom of the panel (or optional darts)
- Turn right-side out and pin the shoulders against the corresponding mesh. Sew them together, working through the front loops only to create a tidy seam.
I hope you've enjoyed making your All Meshed Up Summer Top - don't forget to share a picture of your finished project with me @cosyrosieuk.
The easy crochet summer top is the 4th pattern in the All Meshed Up Collection that I've designed with summer in mind!
Also available in the collection is:
- All Meshed Up Cardigan
- All Meshed Up Headband
- All Meshed Up Wrap
I love the offset meshed stitch as it creates such a lovely stitch pattern and is so simple to make! You can find the other patterns in my Etsy and Ravely Shops or you can also get access to all the patterns in the collection along with all my other crochet designs for just £5 per month as part of the Full Bloom Membership! Click the button below to find out more:
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Hi, I'm Fiona, the hands behind Cosy Rosie Crochet - the place to learn to crochet as you make!
With over four years of hands-on experience leading in-person crochet workshops since 2018 and designing and publishing my own patterns since 2019, I bring a wealth of expertise of sharing crochet techniques.....
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