EASY CROCHET CROP TOP | how to crochet a strappy crop top tutorial!

[@rubyhhh2715]

here’s a written pattern that I’m using for myself in case anyone wants to use one! Row 1: Ch42, skip first 2 chains, hdc until the end, ch2 Row 2-11: alternate between both (go through the front loops only: add 2hdc in the first stich, hdc in each stich, add 2hdc in the last stich, ch2) (go through both loops: hdc in each stich, ch2) Row 12- 20: alternate between front loops only and both loops inc, hdc in each stich, inc, ch2 Row 21-24: alternate between front loops only and both loops add 2hdc in the first 2 stiches , hdc in each stich, add 2hdc in the last 2 stiches, ch2 -------- slpst up both sides of the shirt, attach a chain on each side

[@95kikka007]

This is more confusing than the video 😂

[@Angie-xk9rn]

Thank you for thisssss

[@Natalie-wt4tl]

This was so much easier than the video

[@hanaparvari24]

THANK YOU SM

[@angie6818]

thank cause i was trying to write my own and i was like 😟❓ the whole time

[@chawcolatee4565]

how dare you make this ADORABLE crop top and look SOO good in it, while i'm working on a tie strap top because now I just want to abandon my project and work on this instead. How dare you.

[@itserinb]

Wowww you’re so sweet thank you 😭 id love to see your finished tops!

[@emmaashby8278]

I'm in the exact same situation haha I'm like 2/3 of the way through a top and now I want to undo it all to use the yarn on this top

[@Cutie3XBaby]

Hi guys, my sis was trying to follow this tutorial but got quite confused too. Let me just clarify it in a simpler version after watching the video. Every row from 2nd onwards, you alternate between front loop and both loops. For example: 2nd row - front loop 3rd row - both loops 4th row - front loop 5th row - both loops Alternate it until the end, for the entire shirt. As for the stitch pattern: Row 2-11: - When you do front loop row, hdc inc on 1st stitch, hdc all the way, hdc inc on last stitch (total 2 inc) - When you do both loops row, normal hdc all the way (no inc) Row 12-20: every row, hdc inc for 1st stitch, hdc all the way, hdc inc for last stitch (total 2 inc) Row 21-24: every row, hdc inc for 1st stitch, hdc inc for 2nd stitch, hdc all the way, hdc inc for 2nd last stitch, hdc inc for last stitch (total 4 inc) Hope this helps. Amazing design from Erin B! Thanks!

[@Misspuppybone]

Perfect! So much clearer! Thank you 🙏

[@belencerda370]

Thanks so muchh I was confused alsoo

[@alexandraspyropoulou1558]

That's perfect, it's coming along so goooodd THANK YOUUUUU!!! 🩷🩷

[@samimiller3919]

I love the yarn colours. Also thank you for including the company and the weight of it. I wish more people did that

[@keughna]

aaaaa i really wished you included a short video tutorial on the straps and lacing! but im halfway done with the top and i cant wait to see how it turns out!

[@itserinb]

I’m sorry I didn’t, I’m keeping that in mind for my next tutorials, I’ll remember to show how I finished straps for you! But for this top I attached the yarn at both corners of the bust and made a very long chain. From there I just weaves the chain at random spots on the back side of the top and crisscrossed them down. The yarn is only attached to the piece by the bust corners!

[@oliviareams2048]

@@itserinb what do you mean you attached the yarn?

[@lu8605]

@@oliviareams2048 as in you join the yarn to a stitch

[@elena.3372]

this is such a good tutorial! I always get confused with the half double stuff and you also explained that „chain two“ turn really well. Thank you so much

[@goodeveningclarisse]

Made this out of cotton yarn for my first project and I love how it turned out!!

[@itserinb]

I’d love to see your work!! 💓💓

[@acelapes]

did you start with the same numbers of stitches (42)? because I'm using cotton yarn as well and I'm so afraid it's gonna turn out too narrow

[@anna-lenab2548]

I crocheted this in a day and I love it! It’s such a good fit ✨

[@mcvic8273]

THANK YOU this is so cute I finished it in one night and omg I wish I didn't have school and work today or else i'd crochet more ALLLL NIGHTTTT

[@itserinb]

Ahhhh yes!! I would love to see your top all finished up 🤍🤍

[@StitchenVixen]

Just made this in a light weight yarn and I am in love with it 😍 thank you for this tutorial !

[@itserinb]

So glad it could help you!! Thank you for supporting 🤍

[@nataliazegarra3542]

Hi, what hook measurement did you use? And did you do the same amount of increases as in the video?

[@Mompare]

Great tutorial, though you could'vvveeeee add the part where you put the lacing and the straps.... :( would've been super helpful!

[@itserinb]

I know!! So many people have asked about the straps so I’ve been including them in all my videos from that point on! 🤍

[@annadarragh]

@@itserinb where can I learn how to add the straps to this top??

[@eysz4531]

@@annadarragh she talks about it on her most recent video!!

[@vynguyen1472]

@@eysz4531 what video? thanks

[@eysz4531]

@@vynguyen1472 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYSzhmOMn5uEfac it starts at 14:16 :)))

[@sophiepym_]

I just finished this top and I want to say thank you so much, I finished it in a sage green just as my new pants came and I feel HOT THANK YOU

[@itserinb]

Yay!! So glad you like it 🥰

[@shyannawright9583]

This is my first crotchet project and it’s going pretty well, however I don’t know how to finish the slip stitch once you get to the top. That’s literally the only roadblock. Sorry, I’m new here 😩

[@morgankjellesvig6186]

I am a beginner at crocheting and this is my first clothing piece I have made. After watching this video I watched all your other ones!!! Very helpful thank you

[@itserinb]

You are so welcome! thank you for watching 🤍🤍

[@katielou9807]

been meaning to start this for a while and finally got round to it! it’s a lovely project and i can’t wait to wear it! xx

[@christykaddoum2510]

How much yarn did u use

[@itserinb]

Thank you so much, glad you love it 🤍🤍

[@emiliamaj3229]

I just finished my top! this was my first successful piece of clothing and this pattern was so amazing!

[@itserinb]

yay i love hearing such good outcomes, thank you!! 🤍🤍

[@scheidlnicole]

Thank you, I just finished this top in one night and it looks so cute! Can't wait for my next project!

[@itserinb]

a quick crocheter, I love it!! 🤍

[@adgekaye305]

I love your style and tutorials! Can you please make a granny square cardigan? 😭😭🥰

[@itserinb]

Yes ma’am that’s on my to-do list soon!! 🥰

[@brunamoura3353]

Heya for later videos you could add measurements of the top so that the people making it could adapt the measurements and the size so it fits them. Would help thank you!

[@itserinb]

Hey! most definitely I'll try to add any measurements that I can!

[@debbieposada7908]

Love it ! I actually have this same exact yarn 😆 I can’t wait to make my top

[@ivanaschaap6734]

How many grams yarn is it?

[@itserinb]

Oh yes that’s awesome!! I’d love to see it if you have insta you can DM me @erin_reiko 🤍

[@abimcmahon3584]

i would love this tutorial if there was an explanation for what the number of chains/rows means! i had to watch through the entire thing before beginning (i normally like to follow along) because i didn’t know what the initial chain 40 was supposed to cover and therefore didn’t know if it would fit my body properly. even now, i only mostly have a clue

[@itserinb]

Hi!! I thought I explained in the video that the initial chain is the top of the crop-top, sorry if I didn’t say! I just chained long enough to cover the top of my chest (you can use one of your own tank tops to get the same measurement!)

[@m4ria444]

absolutely love this top!! making for the second time, really appreciated your tutorial

[@Pitekasty]

just started working on it. I hope it will be as great as yours! 😝

[@itserinb]

Yes good luck!! If you want you can DM me a photo of your finished work! I’d love to see it @erin_reiko 🤍

[@maritkaalstad1855]

Eyo update, how did it go?

[@Pitekasty]

@@maritkaalstad1855 it turned out great! there is a pic on my instagram highlights, its @mariatcgontijo

[@anajuliapereira4033]

she doesnt fully explain each step, i couldn't finish my work. she says its a beginners tutorial but i really doubt a beginner would actually understand it. she doesn't even say how many chains we have to make at the end nor how to wrap them.

[@angella5139]

i had to scrap the whole thing 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@chelskaf]

@@angella5139same whack

[@rosemayo5529]

I have made this and frogged it like 6 times now. I specifically realized it's because she cuts away in a weird spot when she shows the end of row 3 and i keep getting the placement wrong because it's so non specific I AM SO FRUSTRATED

[@piperrockellesqaude6047]

True

[@dannarojas5042]

X2

[@anabeatrizvalle1929]

just finished mine and it looks sooooooooo so good thank you for this tutorial!!!

[@itserinb]

Thank you for supporting!! 🤍🤍

[@marghe2210]

How did you attach the two parts of the top at the back? I made it but I can't figure out how to finish it and make it a top

[@Sara-vs8bh]

I think you just attach 2 long strings to the top corners and then criss cross them along the sides towards the bottom and then tie

[@chloeamaury3323]

I did the top and omg I love it !!!! my new favourite top

[@itserinb]

Wow yes I love hearing that!! 🤍

[@anastasiyashapran9352]

Thank you! I've never crocheted before and my piece turned out really nice! I'm shocked

[@itserinb]

Yes I’m so glad to hear that!! Thank you for watching 💓

[@aufwiedersehenadieu]

Do you have a written version of your knit/crochet patterns ? I love your diy outfits. Prepping for sweater weather here and summer crop tops

[@hannahgreener2076]

this is so cute!! what was the recommended hook size for the yarn you used and how much yarn did you end up using?

[@itserinb]

Hey girl!! The recommended hook size is 6.5mm but I believe I used a 5.0mm hook, and I used only one skein ✨

[@jesuslopez5735]

What size would this be for? How much would I chain for a medium or large??

[@nanaslyrics]

my question too!

[@asmaseddik9951]

i'm making this top rn i just made some few changes cuz i'm a bigger size but i love it already can you please show me how you did the sraps and the back cuz i'm a lil confused about it and thanks for the pattren btw

[@vetania1380]

Question I am definitely a bigger size was the 40 chains in the beginning for the chest or the bottom of the shirt cuz this looks shmol

[@christinacastillo5673]

Hi, I loved the tutorial, I'm going to do it, but I would like to know what yarn are you using, wool or cotton? 💘🫶🏻🥰

[@egb3100]

My body looks pretty similar to yours, so I thought I didn't need to make any adjustments. My top came out wayyy too small and looks like it would only fit a child. Brb unravelling and starting over :,)

[@itserinb]

Oh no!! It might be a difference in yarn thickness! I’ve learned recently that a bunch of brands label yarns differently but they’re not all the same thickness. The yarn I used id consider an Aran weight! 💓💓

[@stephaniewasag7454]

Do you have a tutorial on how you did the back? I'm a little unclear on how you did it

[@itserinb]

Hi, are you referring to the lacing? If so, I attached my yarn to the corners of the front, and made an excessively long chain. From there I just picked a few different points along the edge of the top and strung the chain in a criss cross fashion until I reached the bottom corners!

[@kylayu550]

love this so much!!

[@itserinb]

Thank you! 🤍

[@chloemartens9107]

I just finished it and it looks amazing!!!! Thank you for the great tutorial :) I have one question tho, what sort of bra can you wear under this?

[@laylimunro58]

This looks awesome to do but how do you get the correct measures and apply them to this tutorial?

[@ellasophoclides3405]

Hello hello ! Thank you so much for this have taken a look through and it seems clear and doable to me 🤩 just wanted to ask 2 things before I start - what kind of size does this make? And also how long did you make for the straps/string to tye for the back? Thanks in advance ! 🤩

[@myaruiz7432]

Love the pattern! I tried it out and my top came out super cute! I’m trying to make another top, and for some reason one side constantly looks more angled than the other. I don’t know if I’m missing a step or messing up somewhere but the first one came out great so idk why it keeps looking uneven now.

[@itserinb]

Hi love! A possible reason why is that you might be forgetting to decrease at the end of the row (as well as at the beginning). Best of luck 🤍

[@immalou3050]

im having the same issue

[@stella1638]

Hi Erin! I was wondering if I could follow this pattern with a 4.0mm hook. How is it going to be different and what adjustments can I make?

[@itserinb]

Hi there! Yes you could definitely make this with a smaller hook, the adjustments would pretty much be in the beginning - for example : if my starting chain used 40 chains/stitches across, the smaller hook will require more like 50 chains/stitches. Just create your new chain and fit it to your body (I really just hold my chain/work up to my body and see if it's roughly the right size for me). From there your increases on the start and ends of your rows will be the exact same!

[@stella1638]

@@itserinb Thank you so much! Can't wait to try it out :)

[@bridgetmcphail4448]

When you get to the part where you add increases on every single row do you only crochet into the top stitches or do you still alternate going into the top stitch one row, then into the full stitch the next row?

[@itserinb]

Hi!! I alternate top loops with full stitch for the entire top! It’s what creates the ribbed pattern ☺️

[@lauramota5743]

algum brasileiro poderia me informar qual linha é equivalente a essa que ela usa no vídeo aqui no Brasil? 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@ebba5869]

Heya, looks sooo good! but wondering how you did the lacing?

[@Nicole19021]

Personally I braided three pieces of yarn together, used a 9mm hook to slip stitch it into the top, then laced it down.

[@itserinb]

I just used two loose strands of yarn and weaves them back and fourth down the backside of the top!

[@karolinacelmanova8147]

i just finished making this, it's so pretty! i wear XS and my boobies are average size and i used the exact same measurements as shown in the video and it fits me well!

[@shaniadearmas9768]

I'm making this as a gift for a friend and she about your size...i was just wondering if you remember how long each string was for the back ties.

[@kenyacarrington814]

Question, what is the reason for using the front loop of the stitch? Is it a design choice or is it necessary for the shirt? Could you actually go through both loops and get a similar effect?

[@itserinb]

Hi there!! I use the front loop in order to create a ribbed pattern. You can make the top by going through both loops like normal, but it will be a flat piece, it won’t have any ribbing texture to it! Hope this helped 💓

[@15_HATETANVI-qf8ul]

this tutorial could've been more detailed, the last step of add straps etc was just not shown

[@maya_8636]

Heyy, I want to ask you a question. When you write “repeat the pattern for 11 rows” it’s should be a total of 11 rows including the rows that you already crocheted or 11 more rows? Thank you! Can’t wait to make this top!😍

[@joce1ynn]

I did 11 more rows but idk

[@sashaestyl7272]

I did 11 row in total

[@myabacus8977]

I’m also confused about this and would love clarification :):) thank you !!

[@nataliazegarra3542]

Hi Erin! How many increases per row should I do with a 3.5mm hook and a lighter yarn?

[@pomcloset2871]

Beautiful top 🔝 lovely colours too 🌹

[@itserinb]

Thank you!! Yes it was my fav color way as well 🤍

[@thatsmeshorter164]

super cute top! I tried making it to fit my size and it didn’t turn out how i thought it would, but it’s okay we improvise over here :))

[@itserinb]

Aww thank you!! Yes crochet is all about improvising, you got this! 🤍

[@chinouklindt2864]

Do you maybe have the measurements in inches for each part? So for the first part where you have to double crochet in every other row, etc? I am working with a thinner yarn.

[@annikafrankiss2612]

do you tie the yarn at the top of one side of slip stitches and then go to the other side or do you continue across the top and go back down??

[@jaclynwong9528]

Hi, I'm a bit confused, what does adding increases mean (for row 2-11)?

[@kanaieshondelaronde4226]

For every other increase row are you still going into a hard to see stitch? Or is it just right at the beginning it’s hard to see? And when you complete the 11 rows and move on to do more increases, are you doing 2 on each end for every row? Thanks in advance :)

[@itserinb]

hi!! I think it gets easier to see the stitches the more you work the pattern!! and yes, after the 11 rows I do 2 HDC increase on both ends for every row! thank you for watching 🤍🤍

[@alexanderzaraspe5123]

Did you put a two half double crochet on the last stitch in the 3rd row?

[@bellyaches9306]

I made it it looks amazing but it keeps slipping down at the front 🫠🫠 any fixes?

[@megmiyao2273]

this is a great top! however, how can i adjust the size?

[@itserinb]

Hi!! To adjust the top make a chain the length of your chest (I held the chain up to my chest and found the correct width that I wanted the top to start at I think 10 inches?) then you add increases on the corners of every other row until the top is wide enough to fit around your body. I’m very short so my top isn’t very long but if you’re tall or have a long torso you will need to keep adding rows in the same fashion 🤍

[@megmiyao2273]

@@itserinb THANK U

[@chellybelly6889]

Still a little confused how to add the string to lace up the back. Could you explain more or post another video?

[@shaniadearmas9768]

One side seems to be more diagonal than the other...is that how its supposed to be or am I doing it wrong. I feel like at the end of the rows where you go on in the front loop, I go into the wrong loop. Is it the same as the first time?

[@eysz4531]

i have the same question!! :((

[@shaniadearmas9768]

@@eysz4531 Okay so i figured it out. On the rows where you do the front loop hdc, your going to want to skip the first stitch and put the hdc in the second stitch. And then just do the regular hdc rows in the first stitch. Mine came out even that way.

[@eysz4531]

@@shaniadearmas9768 thank you! ill try this out. :)))

[@shaniadearmas9768]

@@eysz4531 okayyyy i hope it works 😁

[@javierareyescataldo6584]

Hola, mi lana es número 2. Cuantas cadenas debo hacer? Gracias

[@blueberrie1317]

Is this just for one size? Thanks! :)

[@jomama5186]

So cute

[@Anna-wm6mz]

hey! just wondered, how did you make the straps/lace up back? xx

[@itserinb]

Hi! I just attached yarn at both corners and crocheted a chain long enough to criss cross the back and pulled the loop through!

[@daniellehardy1127]

Hi I am also wondering about the straps. I am finished with body of the project but I don’t quite understand the explanation of the straps here.

[@nicolai3931]

did she make a long chain for the strap or just the yarn?

[@itserinb]

Yes I chained!

[@kcleahrose]

Is this for a size small? Should I just size up a couple chains for a size medium?

[@crochetdethuongsaigon2989]

Very cute!

[@itserinb]

Thank you love 🤍

[@alanasuarez5970]

Hi. Awesome tutorial and top. I have one question. For the increase rows, after the first two increased in the front stitch do you continue with HDCs in the front stitch only down the middle? Hope my question makes sense. Thank you

[@itserinb]

hi there!! I'm not quite sure what you mean by "down the middle" but I continued with the front stitch for the entire project (I believe its every other row) !

[@alanasuarez5970]

@@itserinb I meant in the row where you applied the increase in the front stitch for the first two stitches and last two stitches do you continue in the front stitch until the last two increases or do you make stitches in both loops not just the front? I make the top going into both loops in between the beginning and end increase and it came out wonderful . Thank You 🙏🏽

[@yaelvanhalteren1453]

Should you use cotton or acrylic yarn? I am confused

[@glaizyreign9922]

Hi,Can I use other type of yarn .... what reccomendations

[@rosemayo5529]

I swear I somehow am off in my stitch count no matter how careful I am I frogged like 6 times at the start 😅 so when I stitch into the V stitch (not the front stitch) I have to stitch into the chain on the other side to complete the row with the right amount of stitches it’s driving me crazy

[@jasminexthai]

Love it 😍

[@maridove5976]

Are you adding the increases In the front loop as well?

[@geminirising1651]

, so if working with thinner yarn would I need more than 11 rows??

[@ariannaghezzi]

so cool but how many gramms or meters of the ball

[@sofiacancelliere6131]

How many rows before you increase in the first two stitches?

[@lisaschndr95]

Heeey thank you for this beautiful tutorial! What was the length of the skein you used?

[@itserinb]

Hi there!! It was 146 yards😄

[@lisaschndr95]

Thank you 😊

[@giyonce111]

What size is this pattern for?

[@mnastynyc]

do you think this would work w/ Noro tabi yarn?

[@paufsn]

Está medio incompleto el tutorial, me gustaría ver cómo lo terminás, básicamente.

[@kellyvinett6101]

i don't understand how to do the lacing part for the back!! help!!!!

[@miapiper4235]

Is side boob a normal part of this top or did i do it wrong? 😅

[@itserinb]

LOL if you’re having side boob then your starting chain might be too short, or you’ll need to increase more!

[@tylarichards1077]

Is it cotton yarn? Or 100% acrylic yarn?

[@azariabarryer3276]

Can the top still be made without going through the front loop?

[@itserinb]

Hi there!! Yes it can still be made without the front loops, you can just go through both of the top two loops (it just won’t have a ribbed effect to it!)

[@omgka9657]

hi, does someone from the PH know where I could by this exact color of yarn? Or anything alike to it? I have heen wanting to make this for over a month now but can't find colors worthy

[@lorraynfuentes5298]

Cómo hace las tiras?

[@rebekahobrien5675]

What size would you say this pattern is?

[@pitbull635]

where did u get that yarn

[@annacarolinv]

Hello! How can I make this as a Medium size?

[@navyiswavy]

How many yards is 2 skeins?

[@itserinb]

I believe on Lion Brands website one skein is under 200 yds, and I luckily didn’t have to use a 2nd skein. So I made the entire top with under 200yds (1 skein)!

[@aarona4606]

what size would you say the top is? i am trying to make this top for my girlfriend but i need to adjust the sizing 😭

[@itserinb]

It’s kind of like a XS-S, but because the back is lace up it can be for bigger sizes! If she had a larger chest then you might need to add more rows to the bottom than I did!

[@aarona4606]

@@itserinb thank you so much

[@teresaricourego3506]

one of the sides of the top is increasing much more than the other. i can't figured out why. does anyone have any idea why this is happening to me? (i counted every stich on every row and i always do the right amount)

[@kylamolloy3773]

This happened to mine too. Can't figure out why.

[@lucianabencini4671]

Can you make the pattern for this top if done w fabric?

[@itserinb]

Heck yea!! Would be rather simple too! I'll try to get to it in a month or two, lots of projects lined up ☺️

[@julialeandro3906]

Guys, what are the measures of these projects?

[@jimenabernal4563]

Which size is this pattern?

[@itserinb]

No specific size because the lace up back allows for multiple sizes, but the width of my top stretches 25 inches at the bottom!

[@mafaldacortesao9515]

It's really small. Measure where you want it to sit on your body to decide how many stitches to chain. Don't follow this for sizing.

[@itserinb]

@@mafaldacortesao9515 of course, these directions are specific for my body size. I’m showing how I’ve made it for myself!

[@BrunaSilva-if5jm]

Hi! What's the size of the crop top? S, M or L?

[@itserinb]

Hi love! I’d say this is a size SMALL 🤍

[@BrunaSilva-if5jm]

@@itserinb thank you!

[@BrunaSilva-if5jm]

@@itserinb What can i do for a size LARGE? :)

[@fatimasanchez542]

Hi I’m just starting to make it but I was wondering how do you tie it in the end do you just put them in random holes or something?

[@itserinb]

Hi!! Yes I pretty much just found random holes along the edge of the top and string through my chain!!

[@KTCC13]

You said to use a 5mm hook but proceeded to use a 4.5mm hook during the tutorial?

[@tiakhanna]

what size yarn??