Quick and Easy Crochet Summer Top – Vivi

This quick and easy crochet summer top pattern features an open V-stitch design to keep you cool while adding a layer on hot summer days. Whether you need a stylish beach cover-up or a lightweight layer to wear over a camisole or spaghetti-strap top, this light and lacy crochet summer top is the perfect choice.

The summer top crochet pattern is available in multiple women’s sizes from XS to XL, and can be customized in the stitch multiple provided.

Pair it with a summer skirt, jeans, or shorts for a simple yet stylish look that’s perfect for every event, from casual outings to relaxing days at the beach.

Quick and Easy Crochet Summer Top – Pattern Information

This easy summer top crochet pattern is worked up with the V-stitch and chain spaces to create a light layer over a bathing suit or camisole.

The v-stitch top is worked with the half double crochet v-stitch and the triple crochet v-stitch to create a unique lace that you’ll enjoy wearing everywhere you go.

Another excellent choice for a summer top pattern is this oversized crochet diamond mesh top, the simple lace summer top, or the half double and v-stitch crochet summer top.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

• Yarn: Cascade Yarns – Ultra Pima (Light, #3; 100% Pima Cotton; 3.5oz/100g; 220yds/200m) Color: 3830, 2, [3, 3, 3, 3] balls.
• Crochet Hook: G/4mm
• Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle

Measurements

• Gauge: 17 sts = 4″; 8 rows = 5″
• Finished Sizes: XS, (S, M, L, XL)
• To Fit Bust Sizes: 28″, (32″, 36″ 40″ 44″)
• Finished Width Measurements: 21″, (22.5″, 25″, 26.5″, 29.5″)
• Finished Length Measurements: 21.5″, (21.5″, 21.5″, 23″, 23″)

Abbreviations

• Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
• FO = Fasten Off
• Hdc = Half Double Crochet
• Rep = Repeat
• Sc = Single Crochet
• Sk = Skip
• Sp/Sps = Space/Spaces
• St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
• Tr = Triple Crochet
• V-St = V Stitch

Notes

• The small size is shown on a 33″ bust.
• Pattern is given for XS. Changes for sizes S, M, L, and XL are given in parentheses.
• This garment is designed with 14″ of ease.
• The garment is worked in two pieces from the bottom up: front and back. Each piece is worked identically.
• Increase/Decrease the width as desired in any multiple of 6 for the starting chains. As for length, do more or fewer repeats of Rows 3 and 4.
• Block both pieces to dimensions before seaming.
• Adjust shoulder and side seams for a custom fit for the neck and shoulders.
• Sew seams with the locking mattress stitch.
• Gauge and measurements are given after blocking.

Special Stitch Instructions

• Hdc V-st: (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in designated sp.
• Tr V-st: (tr, ch 1, tr) in designated sp.

Quick and Easy Crochet Summer Top – Pattern Instructions

Make 2.

Leaving a 40″ tail for sewing side seams, loosely ch 90, (96, 108, 114, 126), or any multiple of 6.

Row 1: Working into back bumps, sc in 2nd ch from hook and into each ch across. Turn. [89, (95, 107, 113, 125) sts]

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, sk next st, hdc v-st in next st, *ch 3, sk next 5 sts, hdc v-st in next st; rep from * across to last 2 sts, sk next st, hdc in last st. Turn. [15, (16,  18, 19, 21) v-sts]

Row 3: Ch 3 (does not count as st), tr in first st, tr v-st in first v-st, *ch 3, tr v-st in next v-st; rep from * across to last hdc; tr in last st. Turn.  [15, (16,  18, 19, 21) v-sts]

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc in first st, hdc v-st in first v-st, *ch 3, hdc v-st in next v-st; rep from * across; hdc in last st. Turn. [15, (16,  18, 19, 21) v-sts]

Rows 5-34, (34, 34, 36, 36): Rep Rows 3 & 4.

Last Row: Ch 1, sc in first st and into each st and ch across. [89, (95, 107, 113, 125) sts] FO at last row, leaving a 20″ tail for sewing the shoulder seams.

Blocking

Block both pieces to measurements in the schematic. To block, simply wet the pieces and lay them flat to dry.

Shoulder Seams 

Sew shoulder seams 5, (5.5, 6, 6.5, 7.5)” on each side, leaving an 11, (11.5, 13, 13.5, 14.5)”  opening for the neck.

Side Seams

Starting at the bottom with the tail end, sew seams along the sides, leaving a 9.5, (10, 10.5, 11, 11.5)” opening for the armhole.

Optional Edging for Armhole Openings

With a standing single crochet, join yarn to the bottom of the armhole seam and single crochet evenly around; join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. FO.