You’re going to love the Spider Lace Crochet Top Pattern. The top features a lovely lace stitch pattern over the shoulders, while having a tightly crocheted body with linked crochet stitches.
The pattern is a great crochet top for summer.
It’s an easy crochet pattern, with sizes XS to 5XL.
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Pattern overview
How to crochet the Spider Lace Crochet Top Pattern
The lace crochet top is crocheted from the middle back with the Spider Lace Stitch (with video tutorial). Then up over the shoulders and split into two fronts, continuing with the lace stitch pattern.
This lace stitch pattern uses only basic crochet stitches.
After that it’s crocheted in spiraling rounds with the linked double crochet stitch, that creates a tightly covering crochet fabric.
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About the Spider Lace Crochet Top Pattern
The Spider Lace Crochet Top Pattern is a great garment pattern for women. The original pattern includes sizes from XS to 5XL.
The crochet top pattern includes the spider lace designs and the linked double crochet stitch.
It’s an easy crochet top pattern for summer.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Hobbii – Rainbow Bamboo in color 22
- Weight
- 2 Fine Yarn
- Fiber
- 60% bamboo rayon, 40% cotton
Yarn amount needed:
| Size | Skeins |
|---|---|
| XS/S/M | 4 |
| L/XL/2XL | 5 |
| 3XL/4XL/5XL | 6 |
One skein is 100 grams · 250 meters · 273 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over linked double crochet stitches crocheted in rounds:
19 stitches & 8 rounds 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 3 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.
- The lace crochet top is worked from the back shoulder upwards to the neck, then split into two front shoulder/chest pieces. Then the body is worked directly onto the first parts.
- Take measurements to find the size that fits the best.
Sizes and Measurements
| Sizes | Bust Circumference | Body Length From Underarm |
|---|---|---|
| XS/S/M | 89 cm / 35 inches | 40 cm / 16 inches |
| L/XL/2XL | 119 cm / 47 inches | 40 cm / 16 inches |
| 3XL/4XL/5XL | 148 cm / 58 inches | 40 cm / 16 inches |
Size Notes
- The pattern is written to have a very close to close fit, about 0 to 5 cm ease. Learn more about mastering ease in crochet garments.
Size Adjustments
- Note: Any size adjustments affect yarn usage & you might need more/less yarn than suggested.
- Adjust the number of rows you repeat on the back & front shoulder to adjust the neck opening and armhole opening.
- The body part can be made wider or narrower by adjusting the number of FSC stitches on the first round. This will also make the armholes smaller/bigger.
- The body part can be made longer or shorter by adjusting the number of rounds you crochet.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- ch-space = open space made by chain(s)
- dc = double crochet
- FSC = foundation single crochet
- ldc = linked double crochet
- pm = place marker
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip / skipped
- st = stitch(es)
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
Linked Double Crochet (Ldc)
First stitch on a row:
Chain 2, not counting as a stitch.
Insert hook in 2nd chain from hook, pull up a loop, insert hook in next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2, yarn over, pull through 2.
Stitch:
Insert hook in first horizontal loop, pull up a loop, insert hook in next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2, yarn over, pull through 2.
Spider Lace Stitch Pattern
The Spider Lace Stitch Pattern is a lovely lace stitch repeated over 8 rows and are 14 stitches wide.
Instructions for the Spider Lace Crochet Top Pattern
Lace Upper Back
Note: On this part you will follow a lace stitch pattern where the stitch count will vary from row to row, but the actual width will stay consistent.
FSC 85 (113) 141 st.
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), *dc 1 in next st, ch 3, sk 3 st, sc 1 in the next 5 st, ch 3, sk 3 st, dc 1 in the next 2 st*, repeat from *to* until end of row, turn (= 85 (113) 141 st).
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), *dc 3 in next ch-space, ch 3, sk 3 st, sc 1 in the next 3 sc, ch 3, sk 3 st, dc 3 in next ch space**, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, ending last repeat at **, dc 1 in last st, turn (= 97 (129) 161 st).
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), *ch 3, sk 3 st, dc 3 in next ch-space, ch 3, sk 3 st, dc 1 in next sc, ch 3, sk 3 st, dc 3 in next ch-space, ch 3, sk 3 st, dc 1 in next ch-space/st*, repeat from *to* until end of row, turn (= 121 (161) 201 st).
*Last repeat will be worked in the last stitch, not a ch-space.
Row 4: Sc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), *sc 1 in next ch-space, ch 3, sk 5 st, dc 3 in next ch space, ch 1, sk 5 st, dc 3 in next ch space, ch 3, sk 5 st, sc 1 in next ch space, sc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until end of row, turn (= 97 (129) 161 st).
Row 5: Sc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), *sc 1 in next sc, sc 1 in next ch-space, ch 3 st, sk 5 st, dc 3 in next ch space, ch 3 st, sk 5 st, sc 1 in next ch space, sc 1 in next 2 sc*, repeat from *to* until end of row, turn (= 85 (113) 141 st).
Row 6: Sc 1 directly in 1st st (no ch), *sc 1 in next sc, ch 3, sk 3 st, dc 3 in next ch-space, ch 1, sk 3 st, dc 3 in next ch-space, ch 3, sk 3 st, sc 1 in next 2 sc*, repeat form *to* until end of row, turn (= 97 (129) 161 st).
Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), *ch 3, sk 3 st, dc 3 in next ch-space, ch 3, sk 3 st, dc 1 in next ch-space, ch 3, sk 3 st, dc 3 in next ch-space, ch 3, sk 3 st, dc 1 in next sc*, repeat from *to* until end of row, turn (= 121 (161) 201 st).
Row 8: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), *dc 3 in next ch space, ch 3, sk 5 st, sc 1 in next ch-space, sc 1 in dc, sc 1 in next ch space, ch 3 st, sk 5 st, dc 3 in next ch space**, ch 1**, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, ending last repeat at **, dc 1 in last st, turn (= 97 (129) 161 st).
Row 9: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), dc 1 in 1st st (base of ch-3), *ch 3, sk 5 st, sc 1 in next ch-space, sc 1 in the next 3 sc, sc 1 in next ch-space, ch 3 st, sk 5 st**, dc 3 in next ch space*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, ending last repeat at**, dc 2 in last st, turn (= 85 (113) 141 st).
Row 10-17: Repeat row 2-9.
Row 18 – row 20 (22) 24: Repeat row 2 – row 4 (6) 8.
Do not fasten off.
Lace Shoulders & Chest Front 1
Row 1 – row 19 (21) 23: Repeat instructions for row 2-9 from back over 29 (43) 57 stitches, starting at row 5 (7) 9.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Lace Shoulders & Chest Front 2
Skip 27 stitches on row 21 from back.
Attach yarn in next stitch and work stitch pattern over the last 29 (43) 57 stitches.
Row 1 – row 19 (21) 23: Repeat instructions for row 2-9 from back over 29 (43) 57 stitches, starting at row 5 (7) 9.
Do not fasten off.
Body
Work body in spiral without ending rounds.
Continue from where you left off on the last front without cutting yarn.
Round 1: FSC 13, ldc in the 85 (113) 141 stitches from back, FSC 13, ldc in the 29 (43) 57 st from first front, ldc in the 29 (43) 57 st from second front, do not end round (= 169 (225) 281 st).
The following rounds will be crocheted in spiral without ending rounds.
Round 2: ldc 1 in next st, PM in st just made, ldc 1 in each st until you reach PM (= 169 (225) 281 st).
Round 3 – 32: Rep round 2.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
The lace crochet top is finished & ready to wear! Enjoy!
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