You’re going to love this Ladies Crochet Top Pattern! It’s a round yoke top down crochet tee, with beautiful color changing details.
This summer top pattern comes in 8 sizes, starting with S & goes up to 5XL.
Finally it’s such a great crochet garment to add to your wardrobe, the fun colors makes is perfect for summer, however pick your faves & make it for any season!
Imagine layering it with a crocheted cardigan during the colder seasons!
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The Yarn
To crochet this tee I used Knitting for Olive, Cotton Merino. It’s a yarn made of a combination of cotton & merino, as the name suggests.
This is a super durable yarn & in many ways I feel it’s perfect for any season.
What made me choose this particular yarn for this crochet pattern was the unbelievable amount of colors to choose from. That made it fun to make this striped crochet pattern, and I was able to create the effect of the colors fading together with colors I really like!
Heads up! If you can’t find this yarn, you can pick any “0 lace” yarn you’d like & hold two strands together just as I did!
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A GREAT SUMMER CROCHET PROJECT, BUT FOR ALL SEASONS
This Ladies Crochet Top is a great crochet pattern for a crochet summer top. This crocheted tee is great to wear during the warmer months, especially because of the beautiful small lace details on the shoulders!
Crochet tops for summer doesn’t have to be a crochet crop top, crochet tank top or halter top, but can also be a long sleeve pattern that covers your shoulders.
However, if you live in a colder climate like me, I guarantee you that this is a crochet top you’ll use during winter too.
Imagine it together with jeans & a beautiful crocheted fall/winter cardigan or crochet sweater!
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About The Pattern
The Ladies Crochet Pattern is a perfect crochet tee for Summer. The pattern comes in 8 sizes from S to 5XL. That means you’ll easily find a size that fits you. In addition you’ll find suggestions on how to adjust the size.
This crochet tee has a round yoke & is crocheted from the top down.
Next, the ladies easy crochet top has such lovely lace stitch details & the color changes makes it look unique.
Finally, the skill level is intermediate, but it’s not a difficult pattern to crochet. No complex decreases, & just hdc stitches & chains.
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Hook I used: Symphonie Rose Crochet Hooks from Knitpro
Yarn
Yarn used:
Knitting for Olive – Cotton Merino.
Yarn amount used:
Color A (white):
- Size S: 2 skeins / 80 g / 390 m / 425 yards
- Size M: 2 skeins / 90 g / 415 m / 455 yards
- Size L: 2 skeins / 90 g / 445 m / 485 yards
- Size XL: 2 skeins / 95 g / 465 m / 510 yards
- Size 2XL: 3 skeins / 105 g / 505 m / 550 yards
- Size 3XL: 3 skeins / 110 g / 530 m / 580 yards
- Size 4XL: 3 skeins / 115 g / 560 m / 615 yards
- Size 5XL: 3 skeins / 120 g / 580 m / 635 yards
Color B (Light blue):
- Size S: 2 skeins / 60 g / 285 m / 315 yards
- Size M: 2 skeins / 60 g / 305 m / 330 yards
- Size L: 2 skeins / 65 g / 325 m / 355 yards
- Size XL: 2 skeins / 70 g / 340 m / 375 yards
- Size 2XL: 2 skeins / 75 g / 370 m / 405 yards
- Size 3XL: 2 skeins / 80 g / 390 m / 425 yards
- Size 4XL: 2 skeins / 85 g / 410 m / 450 yards
- Size 5XL: 2 skeins / 85 g / 425 m / 465 yards
Color C (yellow):
- Size S: 2 skeins / 65 g / 310 m / 340 yards
- Size M: 2 skeins / 65 g / 330 m / 360 yards
- Size L: 2 skeins / 70 g / 355 m / 385 yards
- Size XL: 2 skeins / 75 g / 370 m / 405 yards
- Size 2XL: 2 skeins / 80 g / 400 m / 440 yards
- Size 3XL: 2 skeins / 85 g / 420 m / 460 yards
- Size 4XL: 2 skeins / 90 g / 445 m / 490 yards
- Size 5XL: 2 skeins / 95 g / 460 m / 505 yards
Color D (pink):
- Size S: 2 skeins / 75 g / 355 m / 390 yards
- Size M: 2 skeins / 75 g / 380 m / 415 yards
- Size L: 2 skeins / 80 g / 405 m / 445 yards
- Size XL: 2 skeins / 85 g / 425 m / 465 yards
- Size 2XL: 2 skeins / 95 g / 460 m / 505 yards
- Size 3XL: 2 skeins / 100 g / 485 m / 530 yards
- Size 4XL: 3 skeins / 105 g / 515 m / 560 yards
- Size 5XL: 3 skeins / 110 g / 530 m / 580 yards
Color E (dark blue):
- Size S: 2 skeins / 75 g / 380 m / 415 yards
- Size M: 2 skeins / 80 g / 400 m / 440 yards
- Size L: 2 skeins / 85 g / 430 m / 470 yards
- Size XL: 2 skeins / 90 g / 450 m / 495 yards
- Size 2XL: 2 skeins / 100 g / 490 m / 535 yards
- Size 3XL: 3 skeins / 105 g / 515 m / 560 yards
- Size 4XL: 3 skeins / 110 g / 545 m / 595 yards
- Size 5XL: 3 skeins / 115 g / 560 m / 615 yards
Yarn characteristics:
- 0 Lace Yarn, light fingering yarn.
- 70 % cotton, 30 % Merino
Other Materials Needed
- Needle, find one here (if you don’t already have one)!
- Stitch Markers
Gauge
Measured with half double crochet stitches crocheted rounds:
15 stitches & 14 rows per 10 cm / 4”.
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 measure 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 8 sizes, where the different sizes are given in parentheses like this: 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 “Size & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
- The whole pattern is made holding two strands of yarn together at the same time. Either two strands of one color or two colors.
Size & Measurements
| BUST / WAIST / HIP CIRCUMFERENCE | ARMHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE | BODY LENGTH FROM UNDER ARM | |
| S | 93.5 cm / 36.7 inches | 26 cm / 10.2 inches | 40 cm / 15.7 inches |
| M | 101.5 cm / 39.9 inches | 28.7 cm / 11.3 inches | 40 cm / 15.7 inches |
| L | 110.5 cm / 43.6 inches | 32 cm / 12.6 inches | 40 cm / 15.7 inches |
| XL | 118.5 cm / 46.7 inches | 34.5 cm / 13.6 inches | 40 cm / 15.7 inches |
| 2XL | 132 cm / 52 inches | 40 cm / 15.7 inches | 40 cm / 15.7 inches |
| 3XL | 141 cm / 55.6 inches | 43.5 cm / 17.1 inches | 40 cm / 15.7 inches |
| 4XL | 152 cm / 59.8 inches | 47.5 cm / 18.6 inches | 40 cm / 15.7 inches |
| 5XL | 160 cm / 63 inches | 50 cm / 19.7 inches | 40 cm / 15.7 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 affect yarn usage & you might need more/less yarn than suggested.
Yoke:
- Starting the yoke: If you want a smaller/bigger opening for the head. Reduce/increase the starting FSC in increments of 6 st. Note: This would change the stitch & row count for the yoke throughout.
Body:
- For all sizes: Adjust length by adding or reducing rounds at the end.
- Adjust width by making the yoke smaller or bigger. Alternatively, add more FSC stitches on the first round of the body.
Diagram
Abbreviations
- ch = chain(s)
- cont = continue
- dc = double crochet
- FSC = foundation single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- hdc2tog = crochet together 2 half double crochet stitches
- PM = place marker
- prev = previous
- rep = repeat(s)
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip
- st = stitch(es)
- yo = yarn over
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.
Stitches You Will Need
You will need to use chains, single crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, double crochet stitches, & foundation single crochet.
FOUNDATION SINGLE CROCHET STITCH (FSC):
Written description:
Step 1: Ch 2 st.
Step 2: Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop. Yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Step 3: Insert hook into previous “chain” you made (It should look like you go through a resemblance of a “normal” st, with 2 strands of yarn), pull up a loop, yo and pull through first loop (making “chain”). Yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Repeat step 3 until you’ve made enough stitches. *2nd ch in step 1 makes 1 st, step 2 makes 1 st & every time step 3 is repeated you make 1 st.
Tutorial:
Foundation Single Crochet Stitch Tutorial
CROCHET TOGETHER 2 HALF DOUBLE CROCHET STITCHES (hdc2tog):
Used to decrease stitches.
Written description: Yarn over, draw up a loop from the next st, draw up a loop from the stitch after that, you have 4 loops on the hook, yo, pull through all loops on the hook.
Ladies Crochet Top Pattern Instructions
Yoke
Make 78 st using the FSC method, sl st in 1st st.
Round 1 (with CA): Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), dc 1 in the next 19 st, sc 1 in the next 39 st, dc 1 in the next 19 st, sl st in ch from beg of round (=78 st).
Round 2 (with CA): Rep round 1.
Round 3 (with CA): Hdc2tog (placed in same st as sl st & next st = no ch), *ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 2 st left, ch 1, hdc 2 in next st, sl st in 1st st (=78 st).
Round 4* (with CA): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 11 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 11 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=90 st).
*From here & throughout yoke: If the pattern instructs you to crochet “in” a stitch that on the previous row was a chain, you will crochet into the chain space instead of the stitch/chain.
Round 5 (with CA & CB): Hdc2tog (placed in same st as sl st & next st = no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev round until you have 1 st left, hdc 2 in next st, sl st in 1st st (=90 st).
Round 6 (with CA & CB): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 13 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 13 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=102 st).
Round 7 (with CA & CB): Rep row 3.
Round 8 (with CA & CB): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 15 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 15 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=114 st).
Round 9 (with CB): Rep row 5.
Round 10 (with CB): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 17 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 17 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=126 st).
Round 11 (with CB): Rep row 3.
Round 12 (with CB): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 19 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 19 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=138 st).
Round 13 (with CB & CC): Rep row 5.
Round 14 (with CB & CC): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 21 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 21 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=150 st).
Round 15 (with CB & CC): Rep row 3.
Round 16 (with CB & CC): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 23 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 23 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=162 st).
Round 17 (with CC): Rep row 5.
Round 18 (with CC): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 25 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 25 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=174 st).
Round 19 (with CC): Rep row 3.
Round 20 (with CC): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 27 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 27 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=186 st).
Round 21 (with CC & CD): Rep row 5.
Round 22 (with CC & CD): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 29 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 29 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=198 st).
Round 23 (with CC & CD): Rep row 3.
Only size M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL:
Round 24 (with CC & CD): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 31 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 31 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=210 st).
Round 25 (with CD): Rep row 5.
Only size (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL:
Round 26 (with CD): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 33 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 33 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=222 st).
Round 27 (with CD): Rep row 3.
Only size XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL:
Round 28 (with CD): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 35 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 35 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=234 st).
Round 29 (with CD & CE): Rep row 5.
Only size (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL:
Round 30 (with CD & CE): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 37 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 37 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=246 st).
Round 31 (with CD & CE): Rep row 3.
Only size 3XL (4XL) 5XL:
Round 32 (with CD & CE): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 39 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 39 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=258 st).
Round 33 (with CE): Rep row 5.
Only size (4XL) 5XL:
Round 34 (with CE): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 41 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 41 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=270 st).
Round 35: Rep row 3.
Only size 5XL:
Round 36 (with CE): Hdc 2 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 43 st, hdc 2 in next st, *hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in the next 43 st, hdc 2 in next st*, repeat from to* 4 more times, sl st in 1st st (=282 st).
Round 37 (with CE & CA): Rep row 5.
Do not cut yarn.
FINISHING YOKE*:
Does not apply to size 5XL, continue directly on the body.
Continue without cutting yarn on the yoke.
Only Size S:
Round 24 (with CC & CD): Hdc 1 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev round, sl st in 1st st (= 198 (-) – (-) – (-) – (-) st).
Round 25 (with CD): Rep row 5.
Only Size S (M):
Round 26 (with CD): Hdc 1 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev round, sl st in 1st st (= 198 (210) – (-) – (-) – (-) st).
Round 27 (with CD): Rep row 3.
Only Size S (M) L:
Round 28 (with CD): Hdc 1 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev round, sl st in 1st st (= 198 (210) 222 (-) – (-) – (-) st).
Round 29 (with CD & CE): Rep row 5.
Only Size S (M) L (XL):
Round 30 (with CD & CE): Hdc 1 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev round, sl st in 1st st (= 198 (210) 222 (234) – (-) – (-) st).
Round 31 (with CD & CE): Rep row 3.
Only Size S (M) L (XL) 2XL:
Round 32 (with CD & CE): Hdc 1 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev round, sl st in 1st st (= 198 (210) 222 (234) 246 (-) – (-) st).
Round 33 (with CE): Rep row 5.
Only Size S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL):
Round 34 (with CE): Hdc 1 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev round, sl st in 1st st (= 198 (210) 222 (234) 246 (258) – (-) st).
Round 35 (with CE): Rep row 3.
Only Size S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL:
Round 36 (with CE): Hdc 1 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev round, sl st in 1st st (= 198 (210) 222 (234) 246 (258) 270 (-) st).
Round 37 (with CE & CA): Rep row 5.
Do not cut yarn.
Body
Continue without cutting yarn on the yoke.
Round 1 (with CE & CA):Hdc 1 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 32 (34) 36 (38) 40 (42) 44 (46) st, FSC 5 (7) 10 (12) 18 (21) 25 (27) st, sk 34 (36) 38 (40) 42 (44) 46 (48) st, hdc 1 in the next 65 (69) 73 (77) 81 (85) 89 (93) st, FSC 5 (7) 10 (12) 18 (21) 25 (27) st, sk 34 (36) 38 (40) 42 (44) 46 (48) st, hdc 1 in the next 32 (34) 36 (38) 40 (42) 44 (46) st, sl st in 1st st (= 140 (152) 166 (178) 198 (212) 228 (240) st).
Round 2 (with CE & CA): Hdc2tog (placed in same st as sl st & next st = no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev round until you have 1 st left, hdc 2 in next st, sl st in 1st st (= 140 (152) 166 (178) 198 (212) 228 (240) st).
Round 3 (with CE & CA): Hdc 1 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in each st prev round, sl st in 1st st (= 140 (152) 166 (178) 198 (212) 228 (240) st).
Round 3-4 (with CE & CA): Rep round 2 & 3 every other round.
Round 5-8 (with CA): Rep round 2 & 3 every other round.
Round 9-12 (with CA & CB): Rep round 2 & 3 every other round.
Round 13-16 (with CB): Rep round 2 & 3 every other round.
Round 17-20 (with CB & CC): Rep round 2 & 3 every other round.
Round 21-24 (with CC): Rep round 2 & 3 every other round.
Round 25-28 (with CC & CD): Rep round 2 & 3 every other round.
Round 29-32 (with CD):Rep round 2 & 3 every other round.
Round 33-36 (with CD & CE): Rep round 2 & 3 every other round.
Round 37-40 (with CE): Rep round 2 & 3 every other round.
Round 41-44 (with CE & CA):Rep round 2 & 3 every other round.
Round 45-48 (with CA): Rep round 2 & 3 every other round.
Round 49-53 (with CA & CB):Rep round 2 & 3 every other round.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
SHORT Sleeves
Attach yarn in one of the middle FSC stitches under the arm, stitch 3 (4) 5 (6) 9 (11) 13 (14).
Round 1 (with CE & CA): Hdc 1 (placed in same st as sl st = no ch), hdc 1 in the next 38 (42) 47 (51) 59 (64) 70 (74) st, sl st in 1st st (= 39 (43) 48 (52) 60 (65) 71 (75) st).
Round 2 – 3 (with CE & CA): Rep round 1.
Round 4 (with CA): Rep round 1.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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