Meet Sunshine! the easiest crochet beach cover up  or a beginner friendly crochet swimsuit cover up if you call it.

I make this pretty easy sunshine beach cover up into a little boho style with a tassel on the side which it so cool that on the each side of the dress is open and close by using tie. Cannot  imagine?

Let’s have a look at the photo shall we?

So this beach dress is also easy to wear in casual style for summer or for a oversize shirt with long sleeve , we could easily match with just wear sexy lace bra inside you are good to go or a liner under the shirt!

and the size for this is super easy to adjustable from small to3-4xl.

I made this beach cover up dress with 100% cotton yarn and this one is super quick to make too!

Have you seen another popular easy crochet beach cover up dress yet?

And another beginner friendly easy crochet summer tunic.

Gauge:

Let’s get start!

– I used Lion brand 24/7 cotton , 

I use around 800 yard for small size.

– 3.0 mm crochet hook or C/2 US hook size

– Sewing yarn needle

Skill and abbreviations

You will need to know how to make (American crochet term)

-Sl st (slip stitch)

-dc which mean double crochet

-sc which mean single crochet

-sk which mean skip stitch

-ch Chain

-slip knot

–mini lace crochet stitch

This pattern is made for beginners!  There is a basic skill level required to make.

If you don’t understand any technical crochet words, don’t worry I got you cover!

Here is a video titled ‘free crochet class on craftsy‘ and a free pdf file titled ‘the beginner’s guide to crochet‘. These will explain a lot for you.

Finished Size Approximately:

 This  is made in size small- M, L, XL,2XL, 3xl ,4xl the detail will be in the pattern.

For me the model wearing this piece, I am 4’9 feet tall and the model piece is size small.

Sunshine beach cover up  instruction.

( Making the beach cover up front panel)

Pick up crochet hook size 3.0 mm and Start of by making a slip knot Then make 80+3= 83chains  for size small to medium  (foundation chain multiple of 4+3).

( size L 92+3 chain)

( size XL 116+3 chain) 

( size 2XL 128+3 chain)

( size 3XL 144+3 chain)

( size 4XL 164+3 chain)

Row 1: Sc across, ch 3, turn.

Row 2: dc in same st, then *ch2 ,sk2 st, then 1dc in each of the next 2 st*,  repeat this* to* across until the end of the row then on the last st , ch2 and make 1dc. ch3 turn. ( see very detail photo tutorial on mini lace crochet stitch)

Row3. dc in the same st,then  * ch2,sk2 ch, then 1dc in each of the next 2 st*  repeat * to * across until end of the row. at the end make 1dc in ch3 space of the previous row.  ch3 and  turn.  ( see very detail photo tutorial on mini lace crochet stitch)

Row4. and beyond, repeat row 3 until we get 20 inch long or your desired length.

Now we are going to make v neck for the front panel.

Fold front panel in half so we know where is the middle stitch then use stitch maker to maker down the position.

Then join new yarn at the end of this point, then ch3,

Row 1: dc in same st, then *ch2 ,sk2 st, then 1dc in each of the next 2 st*,  repeat this* to* across until where the stitch maker place. ch3 turn

Row2. dc in the same st, then  * ch2,sk2 ch, then 1dc in each of the next to st*  repeat * to * across until where the stitch maker place.  ch3 and  turn.

Row3. and beyond, repeat row 2 until we get 5 inch deep for the v neck.

repeat the same process for the other side.

After we finished v neck  the front panel will look like this.

Now we are going to make the v neck pretty by sc around v neck for 1 row then ch2, and dc in each stitch around and fasten off.

After we finished front panel leave there and waiting for assembly.

Back panel.

Pick up crochet hook size 5 mm and Start of by making a slip knot Then make 80+3= 83chains  for size small to medium  (foundation chain multiple of 4+3).

( size L 92+3 chain)

( size XL 116+3 chain) 

( size 2XL 128+3 chain)

( size 3XL 144+3 chain)

( size 4XL 164+3 chain)

Row 1: Sc across, ch 3, turn.

Row 2: dc in same st, then *ch2 ,sk2 st, then 1dc in each of the next 2 st*,  repeat this* to* across until the end of the row then on the last st make 1dc. ch3 turn

Row3. dc in the same st,then  * ch2,sk2 ch, then 1dc in each of the next to st*  repeat * to * across until end of the row. at the end make 1dc in ch3 space of the previous row.  ch3 and  turn.

Row4. and beyond, repeat row 3 until we get 25 inch long or your desired length. Fastern off.

Assembly.

Lay front panel in flatted on top of back panel then sewing using yarn needle as you can see the photo above.

Collar.

After we finished assembly the piece then we are going to make the collar by sc around the collar for 3 row.

Making sleeve.

No sew for the armhole for 6-7 inch, then place stitch make to secure the position.

Join new yarn and sc around the armhole for 1 round.

After finished 1 round of sc then ch2.

Row 1: dc in same st, then *ch2 ,sk2 st, then 1dc in each of the next 2 st*,  repeat this* to* across until the end of the row then on the last st make 1dc. ch2 keep continue in spiral , donot join round.

Row2. dc in the same st, then  * ch2,sk2 ch, then 1dc in each of the next to st*  repeat * to * across until end of the round. at the end make 1dc in ch2 space of the previous row.

Row3. and beyond, repeat row 2 until we get 10 inch long or your desired length. Fastern off.

repeat the same process for the other side.

Make the tie.

Chain 100-130 for 2 piece for close up each side of the cover up.

Make tassel 4 piece.

then attached tassel to the long tie.

All done!

Happy crocheting!

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I am going to tell you guy that I  love love making crochet summer top  this day because they are so fun and quick to make and easy to  mixed and match them with any summer  or spring clothes!

So, Who is up for summer crochet top, like me?

So this  summer top is a bit lacey style with long sleeve and  I have add  a bit of ruffle at the bottom to make is girly girl and oh…

The red color that    I pick is so pretty shade of dark red which is perfect for any skin tone, For the brown skin like me I love the dark shade of red it suit me perfectly.

This pretty lace and breeze crochet top is made from 100% cotton yarn or you guy could use cotton blend yarn  is perfect for this project as well.

Gauge:

Let’s get start!

– I used Lion brand 24/7 cotton , 

I use around 800 yard for small size.

–  2.5 mm crochet hook or B/1 US hook size

– Sewing yarn needle

Skill and abbreviations

You will need to know how to make (American crochet term)

-Sl st (slip stitch)

-dc which mean double crochet

-sc which mean single crochet

-1sc decrease which mean sc 2 stitch togather

-sk which mean skip stitch

-ch Chain

-slip knot

–fancy lace stitch

This pattern is made for beginners!  There is a basic skill level required to make.

If you don’t understand any technical crochet words, don’t worry I got you cover!

Here is a video titled ‘free crochet class on craftsy‘ and a free pdf file titled ‘the beginner’s guide to crochet‘. These will explain a lot for you.

Finished Size Approximately:

 This cute top is made in size small,  for  sizes  M,L, XL,2XL, 3xl the detail will be in the pattern.

For me the model wearing this piece, I am 4’9 feet tall and the model piece is size small.

Measurement.

the rectangle (small size)

– 9 inches high

– 15 inches wide

easy breezy ruffle top  instruction.

( Making the top front and back panel 2 pieces)

Pick up crochet hook size 2.5 mm and Start of by making a slip knot Then make 48+2= 50chains  for size small   (foundation chain multiple of 4+2).

( size M 56+2 chain)

( size L 64+2 chain)

( size XL 76+2 chain) 

( size 2XL 88+2 chain)

( size 3XL 96+2 chain)

Row 1: Sc across, ch 3, turn.

Row 2: then skip the first stitch  and make 2dc,ch2,2dc all in the same of the next stitch , then

* skip 3 and make 2dc, ch2,2dc all in next stitch*   repeat * to * across until end of the row, then you will have 2 stitch left sk1 and make 1dc in last stitch. ch3 and turn.

Row3. now you will make   * 2dc,ch2,2dc in the chain space of the previous row* repeat * to * across until end of the row. at the end make 1dc in ch3 space of the previous row.  ch3 and  turn.

Repeat row 3 until  you get around 9 inches long.

Repeat the same process for the second pieces.

Assembly top part.

Now you have 2 pieces then we will ready to assembly the top part of the lace summer top.

Lay 2 pieces of rectangles in flatted on top of each other.

And sew as photo below.

Now we finished assembly the top part of summer lace top, we will move on to make the  bottom ruffle part by Join yarn at each end of the rectangles.

After we join at the end point then we are going to make the ruffle part by.

Round1. sc in each stitch around the circle for 1 round.

After we finished of make sc around the circle for 1 round then on the next round we make

Round2.*1dc in next st ,ch1,sk1 and make 1dc in the next st*  repeat this* to* until the end of the round.

Round3. dc in each stich around.

Round4. make ruffle base for fancy lace stitch  *3dc in next st , 1dc in the next st*  repeat this* to* until the end of the round. 

After we got the base then we  start  to  making fancy lace stitch by,

Round5.  skip the first stitch  and make 2dc,ch2,2dc all in the same of the next stitch , then* skip 3 and make 2dc, ch2,2dc all in next stitch*   repeat * to * across until end of the round ( don’t join round), then if you have 2 stitch left sk1 and make 1dc in last stitch. Or if you have 1 stitch left make dc in that st. ( don’t join round and continue to next round).

Row6. now you will make   * 2dc,ch2,2dc in the chain space of the previous row* repeat * to * across until end of the round.

Repeat round 6 until you get your desire length of your top then fastern off. ( my length is around 5-6 inches long  of ruffle )

Sleeve.

Join new yarn at any point of the arm hole.

Round1. sc in each stitch around the circle for 1 round.

After we finished of make sc around the circle for 1 round then ch2,

Round2.  skip the first stitch  and make 2dc,ch2,2dc all in the same of the next stitch , then* skip 3 and make 2dc, ch2,2dc all in next stitch*   repeat * to * across until end of the round ( don’t join round), then if you have 2 stitch left sk1 and make 1dc in last stitch. Or if you have 1 stitch left make dc in that st. ( don’t join round and continue to next round).

Round3. now you will make   * 2dc,ch2,2dc in the chain space of the previous row* repeat * to * across until end of the round.

Repeat round 3 until you get your desire length of your sleeve then we will continue to mae a cuff for the sleeve. ( my length is around 10 inches long)

Now we will make the cuff for the sleeve.

After we got your desired length of our long sleeve then we will make ,

Cuff.

Round1. sc in each stitch around the circle for 1 round.

Round2. *sc in each of the next 2 stitch then 1 sc decrease( which mean  sc together) *  repeat this* to * around the circle for 1 or 2 round.

Round3-4. sc in each stitch around. then fastern off.

Repeat this for the second sleeve.

All done!
I hope you guys enjoy making I’m pretty crochet top.

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Summer is here! so crochet tank top is one of the most popular item to make  and wear in this hot season and they are my favorite crochet project as well because they super quick to whip up and it suit for the hot weather here in Thailand.

Have you imagine that what would you wear for the weather that around 40 c outside ? mmm….. so I am looking around the crochet blogland there are so so many beautiful tank top here that create by talented crochet designer and it free pattern too!

Not to mention that tank top are good to pair with jean or any skirt!

So shall we get into the free easy crochet tank top shall we?

Aestas tank top  by hookedbyanna

Light tank top by simply collectible crochet

Catalina crochet tank top by stitchandhustle

Goldenrod tank top by windingroadcrochet

Ombre crochet top by hookedonhomemadehappiness

Voluminous tank top by hearthookhome

Striped lace top by Schachenmayr

Sunny day crochet summer top by jennyandteddy

Criss cross top by crochetncrafts

Bloom crochet top by Annelies Baes

Have fun!

Happy crocheting!

 

Meet twist me pretty crochet top! This top is adapt from the popular easy cross front summer top from the previous post.

They are beginner friendly, mostly use double crochet stitch. So if you guys can make double crochet stitch so you can made this top as easy as pie.

This twist me pretty top is made from 100% cotton yarn which is great for summer season also very easy to wear can wear in many different style , front twist like a crop top or cross front like a pretty angle lol.

The special cuteness on the sleeve is ruffle that I add is very easy also.

Let’s get start!

– I used Lion brand 24/7 cotton yarn weight 4 aran. I use around 700-800 yard.

– 2.5 mm crochet hook or B/1 US hook size

– Sewing yarn needle

-stitch marker

-3 wooden buttons about 1 inch big.

Gauge: 3 double crochet stitch x 3 row  = 1 inch

Skill and abbreviations

You will need to know how to make (American crochet term)

-dc which mean double crochet

-sc which mean single crochet

-dc increase which mean make 2dc in the same stitch

-ch Chain

-slip knot

This pattern is made for beginners!  There is a basic skill level required to make.

If you don’t understand any technical crochet words, don’t worry I got you cover!

Here is a video titled ‘free crochet class on craftsy‘ and a free pdf file titled ‘the beginner’s guide to crochet‘. These will explain a lot for you.

Finished Size Approximately: S-3XL easy to adjust

This top is made in size  small. the other sizes are easy to adjust by  just add more chain to make it wider . see pattern detail below for bigger size. For me the model wearing this piece, I am 4’9 feet tall.

Measurement.

front panel.

We will make this  twist me pretty top from top to bottom.

Start  with one shoulder by Pick up crochet hook size 2.5  mm and Start of by making a slip knot Then make 22 chains ( small size )  (foundation chain in even number)

ch26 ( size medium) turn.

ch30 ( size large) turn.

ch34 ( size XL) turn.

ch38 ( size 2XL) turn.

ch44 ( size 3XL) turn.

Row1: make 1dc in the next chain from hook and across until the end of the row, ch2 turn

Row2 now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row3. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row4. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row5. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row6. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row8. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row7. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row8. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row9. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row10. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row11. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row12. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row13. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row . ch2 turn.

Row14. now you will repeat row 13 until you get 17 inch long or your desired length.

After  we get 17 inch long for the front panel we will continue to make a bow tie to wrap around your body.

On the last row  when we get to 17 inch long , On this row we will start to make the bow tie to wrap around  your body  by chain 100,  then turn.

( the number of chain that you will make it varies depend on how they can wrap around your body)

Row1 of bow tie: make 1dc in the next chain from hook and in each st across until the end of the row, ch2 turn.

Row2 of bow tie: make 1dc in the next chain from hook and across until the end of the row, ch2 turn.

Row 3 of bow tie, Repeat row 2 and until  you get 1 inch thick of band.

And repeat the same for the second  front panel.

Afer we finished 2piece of front panel.

lay them in flatted.

Back panel.

Start by chain the number that match with your front panel.

Row1. dc in each chain across. ch2 turn.

Row2. 1dc in each st across, ch2 turn.

Row 3 and beyond ,….Repeat row 2  until  you get 18 inch long. or your desired length.

Assembly.

lay front panel on top of back panel. sew each side as the pic above.

Then add 3 button by sewing using yarn needle.

Make the short sleeve.

Make sc around the armhole for one round.

Then start to make a sleeve by

We will work in spiral, do no turn and chain.

Row1. dc in each st around.

Row2. 1dc in each st around.

Row 3. 1dc in each st around.

Row4. 1dc in each st around.

Then we will start to making ruffle .

Row1 of ruffle. *2dc in next st , 3dc in next* repeat * to * around.

Row2 of ruffle. *1dc in each st ,* repeat * to * around.

Row3 of ruffle. *1dc in each st ,* repeat * to * around. Fasten off.

All done!

I hope u enjoy it.

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Meet the easiest cross front crochet summer top. I made this simple crochet top with beginner friendly inmind.

And they are mostly made from double crochet stitch which is very basic stitch that you may have knew already!

The Nina crochet cross front summer is made from 100% cotton yarn which is very good to wear for summer and spring, I have add some button to make it so cute!!

Have you  try another easy beginner friendly crochet summer white top yet? They are great for your first summer top.

– I used Lion brand 24/7 cotton yarn weight 4 aran. I use around 700-800 yard.

– 2.5 mm crochet hook  or B/1 US hook size

– Sewing yarn needle

-stitch marker

-3 wooden buttons about 1 inch big.

-sewing thread and needle

-1 or 2 snap fastener

Gauge: 3 double crochet stitch x 3 row  = 1 inch

Skill and abbreviations

You will need to know how to make (American crochet term)

-dc which mean double crochet

-sc which mean single crochet

-dc increase which mean make 2dc in the same stitch

-ch Chain

-slip knot

This pattern is made for beginners!  There is a basic skill level required to make.

If you don’t understand any technical crochet words, don’t worry I got you cover!

Here is a video titled ‘free crochet class on craftsy‘ and a free pdf file titled ‘the beginner’s guide to crochet‘. These will explain a lot for you.

Finished Size Approximately: S-3XL easy to adjust

This top is made in size  small. the other sizes are easy to adjust by  just add more chain to make it wider . see pattern detail below for bigger size. For me the model wearing this piece, I am 4’9 feet tall.

Measurement.

front panel.

-18 inches long

-18 inches wide

We will make this  cross front top from top to bottom.

Start  with one shoulder by Pick up crochet hook size 2.5  mm and Start of by making a slip knot Then make 20 chains ( All size )  (foundation chain in even number)

Row1: make 1dc in the next chain from hook and across until the end of the row, ch2 turn.

Row2: make 1dc in the next chain from hook and across until the end of the row, ch2 turn.

Row3 now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row4. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row5. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row6. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row7. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row8. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row9. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row10. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row11. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row12. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row13. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row14. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row15. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row16. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row17. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row18. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row19. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row20. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row21. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row22. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row23. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row24. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

Row25. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc . ch2 turn.

Row26. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row. ch2 turn.

On this row we will start to make the bottom of the top.

Row27. now you will work 1dc  in each stitch across until end of the row in the last st make 2dc , then ch20 ( size small) turn.

On this row we will start to make a bottom of the top.

ch30 ( size medium) turn.

ch40 ( size large) turn.

ch54 ( size XL) turn.

ch64 ( size 2XL) turn.

ch70 ( size 3XL) turn.

or you can add more chain to increase your size that will fit you bust.

Row28: make 1dc in the next chain from hook and in each st across until the end of the row, ch2 turn.

Row29: make 1dc in the next chain from hook and across until the end of the row, ch2 turn.

Row 30 -33, Repeat row 28 and until  you get 17-18 inch long. or your desired length.

and we will start to making lace bottom.

Row1 of lace. ch2,*dc in next st , ch1 ,skip1, dc in next* repeat * to * across until the end of he row.

Row2 of lace. ch2,*dc in each st ,* repeat * to * across until the end of the row. Then fasten off.

And repeat the same for the second panel.

Back panel.

Start by chain the number that match with your front panel.

Row1. dc in each chain across. ch2 turn.

Row2. 1dc in each st across, ch2 turn.

Row 3 and beyond ,….Repeat row 2  until  you get 18 inch long. or your desired length and we will start to making lace bottom.

Row1 of lace. ch2,*dc in next st , ch1 ,skip1, dc in next* repeat * to * across until the end of he row.

Row2 of lace. ch2,*dc in each st ,* repeat * to * across until the end of the row.

Assembly.

lay front panel on top of back panel. sew each side as the pic above.

Then the other side sew only 2 piece leave the front panel open.

Make the short sleeve.

Make sc around the armhole for one round.

Then we will start to making lace .

Row1 of lace. ch2,*dc in next st , ch1 ,skip1, dc in next* repeat * to * across until the end of he row.

Row2 of lace. ch2,*dc in each st ,* repeat * to * across until the end of the row. Fasten off.

Add pretty lace at the edge of front panel.

Make sc at the edge of the each side of front panel.

Then we will start to making lace.

Row1 of lace. ch2,*dc in next st , ch1 ,skip1, dc in next* repeat * to * across until the end of he row.

Row2 of lace. ch2,*dc in each st ,* repeat * to * across until the end of the row. Fasten off.

Attached wooden button.

Then attach snap fastener for the option by using sew thread and needle.

All done!

Happy crocheting.

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Hello April! Summer is here in Thailand. I was thinking to make something for this hot season is crochet halter top  or crop top.

They are made from 100% cotton yarn and they use  not much of yarn and this halter top we can make it longer and turn them to be a full length crochet summer top.

Have you guy seen the other halter top that I made yet?

Let’s get start!

– I used Lion brand 24/7 cotton yarn weight 4 aran. I use around 500-600 yard.

– 2.3 mm crochet hook or B/1 US hook size

– Sewing yarn needle

-stitch marker

Gauge: 4 double crochet stitch x 4 row  = 1 inch

Skill and abbreviations

You will need to know how to make (American crochet term)

-dc which mean double crochet

-sc which mean single crochet

-dc increase which mean make 2dc in the same stitch

-ch Chain

-slip knot

This pattern is made for beginners!  There is a basic skill level required to make.

If you don’t understand any technical crochet words, don’t worry I got you cover!

Here is a video titled ‘free crochet class on craftsy‘ and a free pdf file titled ‘the beginner’s guide to crochet‘. These will explain a lot for you.

Finished Size Approximately: S-3XL easy to adjust

This top is made in size  small. the other sizes are easy to adjust by  just add more chain to make it wider . see pattern detail below for bigger size. For me the model wearing this piece, I am 4’9 feet tall.

This top is made from top down.

We will make this  summer top from top to bottom.

Front panel.

Start  by Pick up crochet hook size 2.3  mm and Start of by making a slip knot Then make 20 chains ( All size )  (foundation chain in even number)

Row1: make 1dc in the next chain from hook and across until the end of the row, ch2 turn.

Row2. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row on the last st make 2dc. ch2 turn. 

Row3. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row on the last st make 2dc. ch2 turn.

Row 4-13. repeat row3.

On this row14. we will start to make a body of the top.

 Row14. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row on the last st make 2dc.  then ch10 on each side( size small to medium) turn.

then ch10 ( size small to medium) cut the yarn off and  join new yarn at the other side then add the same number of chain on the other side or you can add more chain to increase your size that will fit you bust.

ch18 ( size large) turn.

ch 24 ( size XL) turn.

ch30 ( size 2XL) turn.

ch34 ( size 3XL) turn.

Row15: make 1dc in the next chain from hook and in each st across until the end of the row, ch2 turn.

 Row16: make 1dc in the next stitch from hook and across until the end of the row, ch2 turn.

Row 17 and beyond ,….Repeat row 16  until  you get 5 inch long. or your desired length and we will start to making lace bottom.

Row1 of lace. ch2,*dc in next st , ch1 ,skip1, dc in next* repeat * to * across until the end of he row.

Row2 of lace. ch2,*dc in each st ,* repeat * to * across until the end of the row.

Back panel.

Start by chain the number that match with your front panel.

Row1. dc in each chain across. ch2 turn.

Row2. 1dc in each st across, ch2 turn.

Row 3 and beyond ,….Repeat row 2  until  you get 5 inch long. or your desired length and we will start to making lace bottom.

Row1 of lace. ch2,*dc in next st , ch1 ,skip1, dc in next* repeat * to * across until the end of he row.

Row2 of lace. ch2,*dc in each st ,* repeat * to * across until the end of the row.

Assembly.

Lay back panel on top of front panel. then sew on the each side.

Time to make the edge pretty.

Making the edge.

Make sc around the edge 2 round.

then make ch2, *1dc, ch1, skip1, then 1dc in next st.* repeat this * to * around the edge.

Then make dc in each st around.

Making Strap.

Join new yarn at this side then chain 100 to 120 depend on how it fit u.

Then sc in each chain across. ch2 turn

Then * 1dc,ch1, skip1 and dc in next st* repeat this * to * across.

And repeat this process on the other side.

then use yarn needle to attach the strap to the back panel.

All done!

Happy crocheting.

If you make one I would love to see your creation tag me on Instagram!
Happy crocheting.

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Easy crochet summer top for the sunny day! Summer season is here! The weather is so hot right now I been outside with 40 degree calciols! Oh Mind Donut! I am melting lol. Sometime I feel like a dry fish ^^.

So I had pick up some yellow color cotton yarn for the easy peasy crochet summer top, they are beginner friendly  mostly made from  double crochet, if you guy can do double crochet this pattern for crochet summer top is perfect for you!

This top is made from 2 pieces of….. I don’t know what to call the shape maybe rectangle? front panel and back panel is the same pattern for the cute bow is part of the top too!

If you guy cannot get enough of the summer top here I have more for u.

one shoulder ruffle top

One shoulder top with bow

the beginner summer top

Modern summer top tee

Let’s get start!

– I used Lion brand 24/7 cotton yarn weight 4 aran. I use around 700-800 yard.

– 2.3 mm crochet hook or B/1 US hook size

– Sewing yarn needle

-stitch marker

Gauge: 4 double crochet stitch x 4 row  = 1 inch

Skill and abbreviations

You will need to know how to make (American crochet term)

-dc which mean double crochet

-sc which mean single crochet

-dc increase which mean make 2dc in the same stitch

-ch Chain

-slip knot

This pattern is made for beginners!  There is a basic skill level required to make.

If you don’t understand any technical crochet words, don’t worry I got you cover!

Here is a video titled ‘free crochet class on craftsy‘ and a free pdf file titled ‘the beginner’s guide to crochet‘. These will explain a lot for you.

Finished Size Approximately: S-3XL easy to adjust

This top is made in size  small. the other sizes are easy to adjust by  just add more chain to make it wider . see pattern detail below for bigger size. For me the model wearing this piece, I am 4’9 feet tall.

Measurement.

-15 inches long

-14 inches wide

This top is made from top down.

We will make this  summer top from top to bottom.

Start  by Pick up crochet hook size 2.3  mm and Start of by making a slip knot Then make 30 chains ( All size )  (foundation chain in even number)

yellow, Row1: make 1dc in the next chain from hook and across until the end of the row, ch2 turn.

yellow, Row2. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row on the last st make 2dc. ch2 turn.

white, Row3. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row on the last st make 2dc. ch2 turn.

Row 4-12. repeat row3. and we will switch up the color by use yellow color for 2 row and white color for 1 row.

On this row13. we will start to make a body of the top.

 Row13. now you will work 2dc  in first stitch then 1dc in each stitch across until end of the row on the last st make 2dc.  then ch6 ( size small) turn.

then ch6 ( size small) turn. add chain on each side or you can add more chain to increase your size that will fit you bust.

ch12 ( size medium) turn.

ch18 ( size large) turn.

ch 24 ( size XL) turn.

ch30 ( size 2XL) turn.

ch34 ( size 3XL) turn.

 Row14: make 1dc in the next chain from hook and in each st across until the end of the row, ch2 turn.

 Row15: make 1dc in the next chain from hook and across until the end of the row, ch2 turn.

Row 16 and beyond ,….Repeat row 15 and switch up color until  you get 13 inch long. or your desired length and we will start to making the bow.

Make the bow.

When we get to 13 inch long for the body length now we will start to chain about 100 chain , if you guy love your bow longer then you will add more chain for example 120, 140…. etc.. as you can see in the photo above.

Then row1. we will make dc in each chain and stitch across until the end of the row, ch2 turn.

We will  repeat row1 until you get about 2 inch thick for the bow, if you want the bow bigger you and repeat row1 until you get your thickness of bow like 3 or 4 inch thick. The bigger bow the better.

After we finished first piece then we repeat the same process for the second piece.

After we got 2 pieces , now it’s time to assembly.

Assembly.

Lay 2 pieces in flatted on top of each other.

Then sew on the side, for the bow area no sew for have space to tie up. see photo below.

Make strap for the top.

join new yarn then chain 25 and connect the end of chain to the back piece.

Now time to making the armhole look pretty.

After we create the armhole, now it’s time to make it pretty.

by sc around the arm hole for 1 round including the strap.

then ch2, *dc,ch1, skip1 st then dc in next stitch* repeat * to * around the armhole. Fasten off.

And repeat the same for the other side of the armhole.

All done !

Happy crocheting!

If you make one I would love to see your creation tag me on Instagram!
Happy crocheting.

Can’t crochet or don’t have time? no worry! Get unique custom handmade just for you on Etsy and a plus you guys all support small business owner!