Crochet Shell Stitch Top - Step by step crochet tutorial, FREE CROCHET PATTERN

[@ratafruity]

i REALLY LOVE and appreciate the way you start off by first explaining with paper how we are going to crochet. sometimes i just want a general idea of what were doing before we do it so it automatically makes sense to me, and you accomplish that perfectly. THANK YOU!!!!

[@cropero77]

I totally agree!

[@annagomez3983]

Yehey i just finished mine today. After 5days.. proud to myself. Thank you!! ❤❤❤ from the philippines

[@KnitcroAddict]

Great job! You’re welcome, thanks for the support 🙏🏽❤️

[@christinemiller3419]

Really beautiful and your teaching style is lovely. You encourage me to take up my knitting needles again after a few yrs where I lost my passion for it. I have so many beautuful projects sitting in boxes unfinished or to get started. Thank You for the inspiration! .🧶

[@KnitcroAddict]

Oh that’s wonderful to hear 😊 Fret not, I have a ton of unfinished ones in boxes too lol. So glad to hear you picked it back up. In making a channel and free patterns, I’ve gotten burnt out many times but I’ve felt like people are still waiting on these designs and videos, so it keeps me coming back too. 🙏🏽❤️😊 so thank you for your inspiration too, all the best in your comeback!

[@angrypanda5042]

Such a beautiful top. I'm a fan of lightweight yarns and this top is perfect! Thank you for sharing your time and talent. Take best care. 💖

[@KnitcroAddict]

Thank you 🙏🏽 Me too! I’m especially loving this Host Garn lately for my spring and summer projects. You’re welcome, thank you for watching, all the best to you ❤️

[@mariamulero2392]

Muchas gracias, la tejí en color crema para mi hija y quedó preciosa. Saludos desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@lorrainenesbitt]

Love this too! Just what I need to beat the heat in Las Vegas!! TYSVM!!! ♥️🌹🌹🌹

[@KnitcroAddict]

You’re so welcome, perfect opportunity to make this top then! Hope you enjoy ❤️😊🙏🏽

[@lindaward-thompson.3049]

Gorgeous and thank you. I like the elegant look with the green top and the cream pants. The top with the denim skirt is chic for the young ones.

[@KnitcroAddict]

You’re welcome, thank you 🙏🏽

[@therealnancycarol]

What a cute little top. Really, just stick your cute little self in a burlap sack and you'd look gorgeous and so would the sack. Grrrr! I may have to make this sooner then I expected. 💕💕💕

[@KnitcroAddict]

No time like the present! Lol, I don’t know, burlap sounds itchy. I bet you could crochet with it though 🤔🤣 good luck, I hope it goes well 🙏🏽😊❤️

[@karolinasantoso224]

I sis.. greeting from Indonesia. I'm very happy to find this tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing this 🙏🏻🙏🏻. Your tutorial is very clear, step by step, n easy to follow since I am a beginer. I'm in the process of making this top using bamboo catton yarn n will show u soon after finished it 🙏🏻😊😊

[@KnitcroAddict]

Hi there 😊🙏🏽thank you for the kind feedback, glad you found it too. I’m looking forward to seeing your finished top! 😊❤️🙏🏽

[@jennieflores6906]

AWESOME TUTORIAL! Thank you for taking the time to explain every step. I'll make this for my daughter.

[@KnitcroAddict]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching 🙏🏽😊❤️Hope your daughter loves it

[@KellyFrancoCharters]

I loveeeee this tutorial the top is beautiful, but for you checking for what to do next I wanna tell you this is gonna take for ever.

[@catherinefox7832]

So excited to make this for my daughter's. Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorial , your amazing Teacher 💖😁

[@KnitcroAddict]

You’re welcome Catherine, thanks for the nice comment 🙏🏽❤️😊I’m sure your daughter will love it, good luck

[@arunaprasad1155]

I've done this pattern two times. Thank you very much.

[@deliaflores436]

just bought the printable version. love your channel thanks fro all the hard work you put to teach us! ❤💫💯

[@AllThingsRoshnee]

This tutorial is like an answered prayer because I just asked on your short video if you had a video tutorial for it!😄💃🏽Thank you!

[@KnitcroAddict]

It was a prayer answered for me to finish it too 🤣Thank you for watching, I hope you enjoy ❤️🙏🏽

[@AllThingsRoshnee]

@@KnitcroAddict I really appreciate your response!! Thank you again! New subscriber here💃🏽💃🏽

[@sreejanambiar616]

Hi. I love all your tutorials. Your explanation is very clear. I have already made a few projects. I have a question about this top.... Is it possible to add a long bell sleeve to this top?

[@marysmith9109]

Such clever teaching method. Thank you

[@creative2716]

Lovely. I like it with the blue jean skirt.

[@KnitcroAddict]

Thank you so much🥰🙌

[@marangelasp7462]

can you do a demonstration with a V neck. Because the shape of my body specially my torso, V neck makes me slimmer and taller.

[@linedanzer4302]

I just purchased the pattern on Etsy! Love it!!!

[@KnitcroAddict]

I just saw that! Thank you so much for your support🙏🥰 Hope you enjoy the pattern. Let me know if you have any questions 🧶🙌

[@gerlinderosensteiner8250]

This is so well explained! Sweet! 👏🤗

[@MarjorieMcGinley]

Thank you for your great explanation of how to make this beautiful top. Can you tell me the measurements for medium size. Thank you!

[@manishaarora1629]

Thank you for such a well explained pattern

[@KnitcroAddict]

You’re welcome, thank you 😊 🙏🏽

[@dotesondots]

So beautiful and well done. Thank you!

[@doryladame6396]

Oh my... I will never ever ever finish this.. I think maybe lace yarn isn't for me😂

[@chaliceguard4575]

Lovely top, Wan. I never use yarn that is less than a DK (#3) wt. Please can you provide the instructions for creating this top using a DK weight yarn? (I am now using Lion Brand's Truboo, a #3 weight yarn, and love its texture, shine and drape. It is perfect as a "cool" fiber for our very hot humid climate in Florida!) Thanks for your helpful videos.

[@KnitcroAddict]

Thank you 🙏🏽 The difference in weight is pretty far for you on this one. That being said, you can try going down a couple sizes with the pattern if your hook and everything else is the same. You can adjust your hook size or which size you make if you’re a size above or below a #3, but outside of that it becomes something else entirely, so I don’t really recommend it, but that’s just my opinion. I do really enjoy the tru boo and have used it in several of my free patterns on the channel and blog if you’d like to check them out as well.

[@pruetickner7251]

Hello! I love your tutorials. If I was to use a heavier gauge cotton yarn (8 ply), so you know how to adjust the pattern accordingly? I started off copying you and the top is turning out huge 😂 Thank you!

[@bidishasatapathi2398]

I love this❤

[@evelynsantiago2185]

Beautiful and easy to do.

[@anikasingh7225]

Hi, I want to make the back a little bit more covered, how can I do that?

[@theage3888]

Wonderful, I just subscribed. Going to check out your blog now.

[@pramilanonis658]

Wowww😍😍😍❤😘It's amazing.Thank yuu very much

[@KnitcroAddict]

You’re very welcome 🙏🏽😊

[@annaritadevitis4035]

Mi sono appena iscritta, bellissimo top👍👍👍👍

[@jennifercantrell758]

You look very elegant

[@hasumatipatel9410]

Absolutely marvellous 🤩👍👍👏👏❤️🙏🏻

[@emiliedomilici4197]

Thanks for this tutorial ! I'm new to crochet only did small projects until now but I feel like challenging myself with this one ! However I'm not sure to understand you said the pattern is available in different sizes but I don't get it... for an XL the straps stay the same right ? Then I guess it's just how much chains I need for the arm hole and how much chains in between the straps right ? But how do I find how much I need please ? Just simple math I guess but I don't feel like starting it without being 100% sure I'm right 😅

[@nuhaabughazaleh5791]

Very beautiful thank you for sharing 🙏

[@KnitcroAddict]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching 😊🙏🏽

[@maribelishooked4378]

Awesome top. Love the bag too.

[@KnitcroAddict]

Thank you 🙏🏽 😊

[@shaikha4598]

Thank you 😊 beautiful top

[@KnitcroAddict]

You’re very welcome! Thank you 😊

[@oOMelinaOo]

Muchas gracias y buen fin de semana

[@karenwatkins4122]

Thank you very beautiful God bless

[@lizjo7213]

Lovely!!!! no fair , can't pick one outfit because you look great in all of them, lol.....

[@KnitcroAddict]

You don’t have to Liz, that’s the best part! You can have any or all of them 😊Thanks for the compliments 🙏🏽

[@simonashay]

Beautiful top, thank you❤️

[@aineoloughlin]

So elegant xx

[@KnitcroAddict]

Thank you so much 😊

[@fotochani]

So very pretty 😍 thank you

[@KnitcroAddict]

You’re welcome, thank you 🙏🏽 😊

[@tuyetphan3903]

Thank you for sharing beautiful Tank Top ! I will make one for me !!!

[@stainmevelveteen]

Heyy so can I make this with a Weight 3/4 Acrylic yarn???

[@DANMOCVUIVE]

So cute!

[@susana42316]

do you happen to know the lenght of the strap? i'm using a different yarn and i made 30 rows instead of 24 and got 11 inches. (i'm using lion bran-coboo)thank you

[@traceypowell859]

Can this tutorial be made in 3x-4x plus size s I love it and would like to make it and I love all your tutorials

[@MissKrisLoves]

I would say yes it can you'll have to measure and adjust the top width and where you place the straps.

[@traceypowell859]

@@MissKrisLoves thank you for getting back to me on this now does it matter on the material used to make this top or does it have to be light weight material

[@MissKrisLoves]

@@traceypowell859 it'll drape better in a lighter weight yarn. Also will be cooler. If you decide on a heavier weight yarn you'll have to adjust your gauge.

[@traceypowell859]

@@MissKrisLoves thank you for getting back to me and k I just wasn't sure but again thank you so much for getting back to me cause I really want to try it unfortunately I can't tag you once I make it etc I'm not on social media and I don't know how to navigate Twitter, Instagram or any other social media groups your work is so so awesome and amazing I love your tutorials

[@KnitcroAddict]

Good to see the gang helping each other out. Thanks Miss Kris 🙏🏽Tracey, I have some video and written tutorials on how to adjust patterns to any size you want as well as videos on how to adjust your gauge. Little bit advanced adjusting your gauge, but if you’re willing to learn, you’re not limited by a pattern or yarn weight anymore.

[@pepgross1788]

Maravilloso!! Gracias por compartirlo!!😍

[@KnitcroAddict]

De nada 😊🙏🏽❤️

[@angelamidia2246]

very awesome. where is the tutorial for the bag please

[@marieaube2987]

Thank you! 😊

[@KnitcroAddict]

You’re welcome, thank you! 🙏🏽😊

[@marysusansaballa5317]

Love this!😚

[@KnitcroAddict]

Thank you Susan🥰❤️

[@keilaprevitera6555]

I've been looking for this pattern for so long! Whats the size of the yarn? 0? I didn't understand. Thank you!

[@alexacruz5239]

This top is so cute but it looks itchy to actually wear. Can someone tell me if they’re uncomfortable to wear please

[@ritzrn630]

i love this❤️

[@paige_hull]

Hi, I am currently working on this project and I was just wondering about how many inches each strap is before you sew them together. I’m making my first one now and I’m wondering if my gauge is a little different so I’m not sure if I should do more rows. Didn’t see if you said how many inches they are. :)

[@nodramaonegai]

I just started this project and I currently have the same problem. The width of the strap looks about right but the length is shorter than it should be.

[@paige_hull]

@@nodramaonegaiI made more rows but I think I did it too long now 😂

[@lili7314]

Podrás activar subtitulos en español gracias. Hermosos tejidos

[@ghfchd5]

How can i tell what is the right side or the wrong side? They look the same to me

[@MissKittyKiti]

Hi, what if I wanna make a cap sleeve? How can I do that?

[@ramonacowman7409]

Very pretty top. Thank you for sharing.❤️

[@KnitcroAddict]

Thank you! You’re welcome, my pleasure to share with you🥰🙏

[@user-en8sy9hx6h]

Thank you .very beautiful but l can’t find for xl size.

[@KnitcroAddict]

You’re welcome, the link to the free pattern with all the sizes is in description, you just have to click the little arrow beside the description to see the whole thing.

[@user-en8sy9hx6h]

@@KnitcroAddict Thank you 🙏🌹

[@ghfchd5]

How can I shorten the arms haul?

[@creative2716]

If done in white and just a little more body contoured, you would have a gorgeous top for a wedding ensemble (with either an attached or separate skirt or even wide leg palazzo pants for a casual affair). I can see it in white so clearly. Very elegant. Mmm. 🥰

[@KnitcroAddict]

Sounds so elegant and beautiful but it also sounds like I’d have to go to a wedding if I owned one soooo 🤣🤣🤣 Jk, it sounds so beautiful. I think I still have PTSD from my wedding dress, it was such a nightmare to make. It would be perfect though, once again, great eye 😉❤️🙏🏽

[@creative2716]

Ooh, you made your own wedding dress? Color me impressed! That is a BIG project. 💕💐

[@esrahande8853]

how meter did you use cos i just completed the little of this with 200 meter lol

[@annevithushilesley808]

Where can I find the length needed for a large sixe

[@simpledailylife14]

Hello you, Do your mom’s brand yarn sell online or do she has website to sell her yarns? I love the thread of the yarn you uses and want to by it in VietNam. May her has store on shopee/lazada? Please tell me 💙 Btw, I’m so in love w your top design :))

[@KnitcroAddict]

No, the shipping and everything is so expensive so she doesn’t ship international. I have found Holst Garn to be an excellent substitute though, they have a website you can order from. Thank you for your interest though, sorry I can’t help more ❤️🙏🏽

[@dianemalander531]

I use 100 cotton..3mm hook..but it looks big..very big...the 47 chains is looking very big in the middle..can I make smaller chains in middle..it's also for small size. I'm using dk cotton..please help😮

[@aishwariyapanda5969]

Hey, If you are still trying to figure out- here’s a lil tip. I faced the same issue . But then I tried to decrease the stich count by multiple of 6 . For example in this video- she chained 47 in between I made it 35, you could do 41 as well. And for the sides instead of 18 chains I made 12. And then I made 18 rows of sleeves instead of 24. I kept the width same as I wanted the straps to be wider. Hope this helps. Happy crocheting 🦋

[@dianemalander531]

@@aishwariyapanda5969 thanku so much I will definitely try it your way..mwahhh..so much appreciated..

[@trinitylee]

Help! The first row of the body part (where it's all chains and you start the shell stitches again) looks so weird. Mine has weird gapping and is all hole-y. Once I get to the next rows its fine but I don't want the neckline to look messy

[@audreyabercrombie551]

I was having the same problem. I ended up instead of going through the back loop or the chain like she did in the video. What I did was go through both loops on the top of each chain. Solved it for me

[@nellyvega2191]

Que lástima que no lo traduzcan, soy de Argentina 😟

[@KnitcroAddict]

KZbin will translate to Spanish if you turn on “cc” and change your settings to Spanish 😊

[@reenastanley]

Made this pattern in the same size but the chest width has become more for the person whom Im making...can u plz help me...can I fold it inside while joining or is there other ways...sorry to bother you

[@KnitcroAddict]

Hi Reena, I’m not quite sure what you mean, if you can give me some details on how you got there and where you’re at, I’ll try to help.

[@reenastanley]

Hi...the thread and hook size is different from wat you have used so the size has become big...how can I adjust the chest width

[@nancyh1892]

Can this too be made longer? If so how?

[@KnitcroAddict]

Yes, If they can be made shorter or longer, I always include instructions in the free patterns.

[@elizabethfernandes3112]

Needle size please 🤔

[@neiagoncalves9236]

Olá colocar pra traduzir em Português

[@hacer2591]

❤❤

[@Maori_Toa]

Where is the Free pattern please

[@marthamenck7300]

👏👏👏👏

[@user-ot5pb2th8n]

🤗🤗🤗

[@mariahortensialopezparada2176]

que talla es

[@reynagarcia4874]

No me suscribo porque no tienes títulos en español gracias

[@KnitcroAddict]

Sorry to hear that but you can turn on Spanish subtitles on your KZbin viewing screen.

[@aliciadiaz3827]

Claro que sí....uno mismo escoge el idioma que quiere leer ...así es ....hay que mirar ...

[@sarahfigaro4001]

I love this ❤️