Summer Breeze Crop Top

This easy crochet pattern is perfect for beginners looking to create a stylish and comfortable crop top for the summer months. The top features a beautiful gradient of blues and a unique triangular design that flatters any figure!

Materials

• Yarn: Cotton yarn in three colors – Light Blue (100 yards), Sky Blue (100 yards), Dark Blue (100 yards)
• Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Tape Measure: To check dimensions

Gauge

16 stitches x 18 rows = 4 inches in double crochet.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st: stitch
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side

Instructions

Body of the Top

1. Start with the Light Blue yarn:
   • Ch 30.
   • Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook and in each ch across (28 dc). Turn.
   • Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 27 dc (28 dc). Turn.
   • Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 10 inches from the starting chain.
2. Switch to Sky Blue yarn:
   • Continue with the same pattern for 5 more rows.
3. Switch to Dark Blue yarn:
   • Continue with the same pattern for 5 rows.
4. Creating the Neckline:
   • After the last row of Dark Blue, ch 20 (for the back strap) and leave it unworked for the moment.
   • Turn the piece upside down. Ch 1 and sc in each dc for the next 28 dc. This forms the neckline.
   • Once you reach the end, ch 20 for the second strap, and sl st to the other side of the neckline. Fasten off.

Finishing

1. Weave in all ends with a yarn needle.
2. Block the top if necessary to shape and even out rows.
3. Enjoy your new crop top! Pair it with a cute skirt or shorts for a fashionable summer look.