EASY Crochet Summer Top that ANYONE Can Make!

Find this pattern for free on my blog here:
spottedhorsedesignco.com/croc...
Hey everyone! Welcome back to my channel! Today, I’m super excited to share with you my latest pattern-the perfect crochet summer top! ☀️🧶 This light and airy top is ideal for warm weather and will keep you looking stylish and feeling comfortable all summer long.
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through every step of the process, from choosing the right yarn to adding those finishing touches. Whether you're a determined beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll find this pattern easy to follow and fun to make. So grab your hooks, and let’s get started!
🧶 Materials Needed:
🔹 Yarn (820-1148 yards sportweight): Seashell
🔹 Hook (I used a 3.5mm): Link
🔹 Scissors
🔹 Tapestry Needle
🔹 Tape Measure
🔹 Stitch Markers
🔹 Optional: 2 wooden beads
✨ Pattern Highlights:
🔸 Skill Level: Intermediate
🔸 Sizes Available: XS-5X
🔸 Versatile Design: Perfect for pairing with shorts, skirts, or jeans!
📌 Timestamps:
🔹 Foundation chain: 2:10
🔹 Row 1: 2:36
🔹 Row 2: 3:19
🔹 Row 3: 8:00
🔹 Row 4: 8:32
🔹 Rows 5-18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34): 11:22
🔹 Seaming the panels (to form the neckline): 12:29
🔹 Seaming the sides (to form the armholes): 17:14
🔹 Adding trim to the armholes: 19:50
🔹 Adding trim around the bottom: 22:28
🔹 Making the tie-back (this is optional): 26:39
Pattern Notes:
🔹 This pattern is written using standard US crochet terms.
🔹 This top is made with two identical rectangles and seamed together in the center and sides.
🔹 The chain 1 or 3 never counts as a stitch.
🔹 The numbers in parenthesis at the beginning of the rows are your row count for all sizes.
🔹 The numbers in parenthesis at the end of the rows are your stitch counts for all sizes.
🔹 Pattern is written in the XS size with (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) in parentheses.
🔹 The model on the title page is wearing a size XL, weighing 200lbs, 5' 2", and wears a 36C bra.
🔹 This top is meant to fit very loosely, with 5"-6" of positive ease.
🔹 This top has an off-the-shoulder element to it. If you don’t like wearing your tops this way, there is a tie-back option so it will sit on both shoulders like a T-shirt.
Stitches Used and Abbreviations:
🔸 ch = chain
🔸 st/sts = stitch/stitches
🔸 yo = yarn over
🔸 sk = skip
🔸 sp/sps = space/spaces
🔸 sl st = slip stitch
🔸 hdc = half double crochet
🔸 tr blo = treble crochet in the back loop
🔸 tr = treble crochet
Special Stitch:
✨ Crossed treble crochet: • Crossed Double Crochet...
The video tutorial is for a crossed double crochet stitch; however, it is still made in the same manner as a crossed treble crochet.
Gauge: (before blocking)
18 sts x 8 rows alternating rows of hdc back loop and crossed treble crochet.
Finished measurements:
Width: 18" (20", 22", 24", 26", 28", 30", 32", 34")
Length: 16"5" (17", 17", 17.5", 17.5", 18", 18", 18.5", 18.5")

[@MehtapKelekci]

Very very beautiful summer blouse

[@kathleencantwell7776]

LOVE it. Saving this for next year!!!

[@SunsetLakeLoops]

❤Gorgeous top!! I started it yesterday…it does take a while to work up but it’s going to be so worth it! That back loop cross stitch is getting easier and easier to work into. 😅