You’re going to love this easy crochet top pattern for beginners!
It’s truly made with the beginner crocheter in mind, & because of that you’ll only need to know basic crochet stitches.
Seaming? If you hate it or love it, there’s just some basic seaming needed for this pattern. You can even use your crochet hook & make slip stitches to assemble this quick & easy crochet top.
This crochet top is definitely one of my favorite crochet tops to wear during summer. It’s lightweight & fits well over a bikini top or wear it with jeans.
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About the Easy Crochet Top Pattern For Beginners
The easy crochet top pattern for beginners is a great beginner friendly crochet pattern. It’s made up of just two crocheted “scarfs”, which makes it easy to make. The scarfs is then assembled to make it into a top.
It’s designed with cotton yarn, & makes it a light top for the warmer months. However with the right color it will also easily translate into fall.
Project level: Beginner
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Scheepjes – Cotton 8
- Weight
- 1 Super Fine Yarn
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
Yarn amount needed:
| Size | Skeins | Grams | Meters | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 2 | 88 | 298 | 326 |
| S | 3 | 104 | 354 | 387 |
| M | 3 | 125 | 425 | 465 |
| L | 3-4 | 148 | 503 | 550 |
| XL | 4 | 169 | 574 | 628 |
| 2XL | 4 | 195 | 664 | 726 |
| 3XL | 5 | 219 | 774 | 814 |
| 4XL | 5-6 | 249 | 845 | 925 |
| 5XL | 6 | 275 | 936 | 1023 |
One skein is 50 grams · 170 meters · 186 yards.
*On size L & 4XL the amount of yarn needed is close to full skeins, I would recommend purchasing 1 extra skein.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over treble crochet stitches crocheted in rows:
12 stitches & 4 rows per 10 cm / 4".
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measures at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 9 sizes, where the different sizes are given in parenthesis like this: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL. If just one number is given, it applies to all sizes. I recommend that you highlight or circle the size you’re making before you begin to make the pattern easier to follow. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Sizes and Measurements
| Sizes | Circumference Bust/Waist/Hip | Length Shoulder to Hip | Armhole Circumference | Width 1 «Scarf» |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 77 cm / 30.3 inches | 49.5 cm / 19.5 inches | 33 cm / 13 inches | 19.2 cm / 7.6 inches |
| S | 86 cm / 33.9 inches | 52.5 cm / 20.7 inches | 35 cm / 14 inches | 21.5 cm / 8.5 inches |
| M | 95.5 cm / 37.6 inches | 57 cm / 22.4 inches | 38 cm / 15 inches | 23.8 cm / 9.4 inches |
| L | 104.5 cm / 41.2 inches | 61.5 cm / 24.2 inches | 41 cm / 16 inches | 26.2 cm / 10.3 inches |
| XL | 114 cm / 44.8 inches | 64.5 cm / 25.4 inches | 43 cm / 17 inches | 28.5 cm / 11.2 inches |
| 2XL | 123 cm / 48.5 inches | 69 cm / 27.2 inches | 46 cm / 18 inches | 30.8 cm / 12.1 inches |
| 3XL | 132.5 cm / 52.1 inches | 72 cm / 28.3 inches | 48 cm / 19 inches | 33.1 cm / 13 inches |
| 4XL | 141.5 cm / 55.7 inches | 76.5 cm / 30.1 inches | 51 cm / 20 inches | 35.4 cm / 13.9 inches |
| 5XL | 151 cm / 59.4 inches | 79.5 cm / 31.3 inches | 53 cm / 21 inches | 37.7 cm / 14.8 inches |
Size Notes
- This pattern is written to have a standard fit, that means about 5-10 cm ease. Learn more about mastering ease in crochet garments.
- Take measurements to find the size that fits the best.
Size Adjustments
- Note: Any size adjustments affects yarn usage & you might need more/less yarn than suggested.
- For all sizes: Adjust length by adding or reducing rows.
- For all sizes: Start with fewer/more stitches, added/reduced by 1 stitch at a time to adjust fit.
Schematics
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- prev = previous
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
- tr = treble crochet
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the Easy Crochet Top Pattern For Beginners
Repeat instructions two times to make both sides of the crochet Caeli top.
Ch 27 (30) 33 (36) 39 (42) 45 (48) 51 st.
Row 1: Tr in 4th st from hook, crochet 1 tr in each ch you just made, turn (=25 (28) 31 (34) 37 (40) 43 (46) 49 st).
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st tr), tr 1 in each st from prev row, turn (=25 (28) 31 (34) 37 (40) 43 (46) 49 st).
Row 3: Rep row 2.
Row 4: Ch 1 (counts as 1st sc), sc 1 in each st from prev row, turn (=25 (28) 31 (34) 37 (40) 43 (46) 49 st).
Rows 5-7: Rep row 2.
Repeat rows 4-7 until you have repeated 10 (11) 12 (13) 13 (15) 15 (16) 17 more times, or until your crochet project measures:
XS: 99 cm / 39 inches
S: 105 cm / 41.3 inches
M: 114 cm / 44.9 inches
L: 123 cm / 48.4 inches
XL: 129 cm / 50.8 inches
2 XL: 138 cm / 54.3 inches
3XL: 144 cm / 56.7 inches
4XL: 153 cm / 60.2 inches
5XL: 159 cm / 62.6 inches
or desired length.
In the next row: Ch 1, sl st 1 st in each st from prev row, fasten thread.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
Follow the diagram to assemble the crochet top. All seams are made with the wrong side facing you.
- Seam the center front (A in diagram) with the yarn used, with either slip stitches & hook or stitching with a needle. Starting from the bottom & moving up.
- Leave the measurements given below unseamed between seam A & B or adjust to your needs:
- XS: 33 cm / 13 inches
- S: 35 cm / 14 inches
- M: 38 cm / 15 inches
- L: 41 cm / 16 inches
- XL: 43 cm / 17 inches
- 2XL: 46 cm / 18 inches
- 3XL: 48 cm /19 inches
- 4XL: 51 cm / 20 inches
- 5XL: 53 cm /21 inches
- Leave the measurements given below unseamed between seam A & B or adjust to your needs:
- Repeat step 1 for center back (B in diagram).
- Repeat step 1 for to make armholes (C & D in diagram). Leave the same measurements unseamed to make armholes.
Diagram
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