Crafty Crochet Top Pattern

Crocheting is a delightful way to create unique, handmade items, and the Crafty Crochet Top is an excellent project that combines fun and functionality. This garment features a beautiful design made up of granny squares and triangles, perfect for showcasing your crochet skills while also producing a stylish piece to add to your wardrobe.

About the Design

This crochet project uses a mix of colors to create vibrant squares and triangles, which are then assembled into a top. The use of AUNT LYDIA’S® Baker’s Cotton™ gives the top a sturdy yet lightweight feel, making it suitable for warm weather. The interplay of colors and shapes not only enhances the garment’s aesthetic but also provides a customizable element, allowing you to express your personal style.

Materials

this Pattern

To successfully complete the Crafty Crochet Top, you’ll need the following materials:

Yarn

• AUNT LYDIA’S® Baker’s Cotton™:
  • 4 (5, 6, 6, 6) balls 621 Green A
  • 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) balls 565 Purple B
  • 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) balls 529 Turquoise C

Crochet Hook

• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [US F-5]

Notions

• Yarn needle

Crochet Abbreviations

Familiarity with the following crochet abbreviations will help you navigate this pattern effectively:

• A, B, and C = Color A, Color B, and Color C, etc.
• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• tr = treble crochet
• ( ) = work directions in parentheses into the same stitch
• [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified
• • = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated

Construction Overview

The Crafty Crochet Top is constructed using a series of granny squares and triangles. The squares and triangles are then sewn together to form the top. The specific assembly order is essential to achieving the desired fit and style. Here’s a brief overview of the components involved:

Granny Squares and Triangles

• SQUARE 1: Make 18 (or more, depending on size)
• SQUARE 2: Make 18
• SQUARE 3: Make 17
• SQUARE 4: Make 17
• TRIANGLE: 1: Make 2
• TRIANGLE 2: Make 2

Assembly

1. Arrange the squares and triangles according to the provided assembly diagrams.
2. Sew pieces together using color A yarn.
3. Complete the finishing touches with edgings and seams.

Pattern Instructions

SQUARE 1 (make 18 (18, 24, 24, 24))

1. Ch 4; join with a slip stitch in the first chain to form a ring.

2. Round 1 (right side):

   • Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, [ch 1, 3 dc in ring] 3 times, ch 1; join with a slip stitch in the top of beginning ch—12 dc and 4 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off.

3. Round 2:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in any ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same ch-1 space, dc in next 3 dc, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * 2 more times; join with a slip stitch in top of beginning ch—28 dc and 4 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off.

4. Round 3:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in any ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same ch-1 space, dc in next 7 dc, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 7 dc; repeat from * 2 more times; join with slip stitch in top of beginning ch—44 dc and 4 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off.

5. Round 4:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in any ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same ch-1 space, dc in next 11 dc, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space, dc in next 11 dc; repeat from * 2 more times; join with slip stitch in top of beginning ch—60 dc and 4 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off.

SQUARE 2 (make 18 (18, 24, 24, 24))

1. Ch 4; join with slip stitch in first ch to form a ring.

2. Round 1 (right side):

   • Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, [ch 2, 3 dc in ring] 3 times, ch 2; join with a slip stitch in top of beginning ch—12 dc and 4 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.

3. Round 2:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in any ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch-2 space, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 space; repeat from * 2 more times, ch 1; join with slip stitch in top of beginning ch—24 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces, and 4 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.

4. Round 3:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in any ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch-2 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * 2 more times, ch 1; join with a slip stitch in the top of beginning ch—36 dc, 8 ch-1 spaces, and 4 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.

5. Round 4:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in any ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch-2 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] twice, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] twice; repeat from * 2 more times, ch 1; join with slip stitch in top of beginning ch—48 dc, 12 ch-1 spaces, and 4 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.

SQUARE 3 (make 17 (17, 23, 23, 23))

1. Ch 4; join with slip stitch in first ch to form a ring.

2. Round 1 (right side):

   • Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 15 dc in ring; join with slip stitch in top of beginning ch—16 dc. Fasten off.

3. Round 2:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in any dc, ch 3, dc in the same dc, 2 dc in each remaining dc around; join with slip stitch in top of beginning ch—32 dc. Fasten off.

4. Round 3:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in any dc, ch 3, 2 dc in the same dc, *ch 2, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next dc; rep from * 6 more times, ch 2, skip last 3 dc; join with slip stitch in top of beginning ch—24 dc and 8 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.

5. Round 4:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in any ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 space, *ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * 2 more times, ch 2; join with slip stitch in top of beginning ch—36 dc and 12 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.

SQUARE 4 (make 17 (17, 23, 23, 23))

1. Ch 4; join with slip stitch in first ch to form a ring.

2. Round 1 (right side):

   • Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, [ch 2, 3 dc in ring] 3 times, ch 2; join with a slip stitch in top of beginning ch—12 dc and 4 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.

3. Round 2:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with sc in any ch-2 space, skip next dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next dc, *skip next dc, sc in next ch-2 space, skip next dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next dc; repeat from * 2 more times, skip last dc; join with slip stitch in first sc—24 dc, 4 sc, and 4 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.

4. Round 3:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in any ch-2 space, ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), hdc in same ch-2 space, (4 tr, ch 2, 4 tr) in next sc, *hdc in next ch-2 space, (4 tr, ch 2, 4 tr) in next sc; repeat from * 2 more times; join with slip stitch in first hdc—32 tr, 4 hdc, and 4 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.

5. Round 4:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in any ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in next hdc, *ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in next hdc; repeat from * 2 more times, ch 2; join with slip stitch in top of beginning ch—36 dc and 12 ch-2 spaces. Fasten off.

TRIANGLE 1 (make 2)

1. Ch 3; join with slip stitch in first ch to form a ring.

2. Row 1 (right side):

   • Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the ring, do not turn—6 dc and 1 ch-2 space. Fasten off.

3. Row 2:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in the top of beginning ch of previous row, ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 space, ch 1, 3 dc in last dc, do not turn—12 dc, 2 ch-1 spaces, and 1 ch-2 space. Fasten off.

4. Row 3:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in the top of beginning ch of previous row, ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, 3 dc in last dc, do not turn—18 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces, and 1 ch-2 space. Fasten off.

5. Row 4:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in the top of beginning ch of previous row, ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] twice, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] twice, ch 1, 3 dc in last dc—24 dc, 6 ch-1 spaces, and 1 ch-2 space. Fasten off.

TRIANGLE 2 (make 2)

1. Ch 3; join with slip stitch in first ch to form a ring.

2. Row 1 (right side):

   • Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the ring, do not turn—6 dc and 1 ch-2 space. Fasten off.

3. Row 2:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in the top of beginning ch of previous row, ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch, dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space, dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in last dc, do not turn—14 dc and 1 ch-2 space. Fasten off.

4. Row 3:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in the top of beginning ch of previous row, ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch, dc in next 6 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next ch-2 space, dc in next 6 dc, 3 dc in last dc, do not turn—22 dc and 1 ch-2 space. Fasten off.

5. Row 4:

   • With right side facing, join yarn with slip stitch in the top of beginning ch of previous row, ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch, dc in next 10 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space, dc in next 10 dc, 3 dc in last dc, do not turn—30 dc and 1 ch-2 space. Fasten off.

Finishing

Once you have completed all the individual squares and triangles, it’s time for the finishing touches.

Assembly

• Arrange squares and triangles as shown in the assembly diagrams.
• With color A, sew pieces together.

Side and Lower Sleeve Edging

Do not work this edging if you are making size L.

1. Row 1 (right side):

   • With right side facing, join A with a slip stitch in the lower corner of front to work up the side edge, ch 3, work dc evenly spaced up the side edge and across the lower edge of the sleeve, turn.

2. Row 2:

   • Ch 3, dc in each st across.

3. Repeat the last row until edging measures 1½ (2½, ½, 1½, 2½) inches (4 (6.5, 1.5, 4, 6.5) cm). Fasten off.

4. Repeat side edging across the other side edge and lower sleeve edge of front, then repeat on both sides of back.

Sleeve Edging

• With right side facing, join A with slip stitch at the beginning of the sleeve edge, ch 3, dc evenly spaced across the edge. Fasten off.
• Repeat across the other sleeve edge.

Lower Edging

• With right side facing, join A with slip stitch at the beginning of the lower edge of front, ch 3, dc evenly spaced across the edge. Fasten off.
• Repeat across the lower edge of back.

Neck Edging

1. Round 1 (right side):

   • With right side facing, join A with slip stitch in neck edge at shoulder seam, ch 3, dc evenly spaced around neck edge; join with slip stitch in top of beginning ch.

2. Round 2:

   • Ch 3, dc in each dc around; join with slip stitch in top of beginning ch. Fasten off.

3. Weave in ends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What yarn is used for the Crafty Crochet Top?

The top utilizes AUNT LYDIA’S® Baker’s Cotton™ with specific color quantities: 4 (5, 6, 6, 6) balls of color 621 Green A, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) balls of color 565 Purple B, and 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) balls of color 529 Turquoise C.

What crochet hook size is recommended?

A Susan Bates® Crochet Hook of 3.75mm [US F-5] is recommended for this project.

Are different sizes available in this pattern?

Yes! The pattern includes variations for multiple sizes, which adjust the quantities of yarn required for each color.

How are the pieces assembled?

The pieces are arranged according to the assembly diagrams and then sewn together with color A yarn.

Does this crochet project require assembly?

Yes, you will need to assemble the squares and triangles once they are completed.

Conclusion

The Crafty Crochet Top is a fantastic way to express your creativity through crochet. With its beautiful combination of granny squares and triangles, this project allows for personalization while also yielding a stylish final garment. Enjoy every stitch as you craft your own unique top!