On beautiful spring days, it would be great when you go out with a pretty mesh crop top with short sleeves. Cute, easy to wear, slouchy is what I want to say about my new design. Although this is a pattern for Intermediate level, but if you are a beginner and you also love to make it, you can easily crochet if you follow my detailed instructions.
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You can wear this crop top over a cotton camisole or over a bralette. Pair it with high waisted jeans, shorts, skirt or dress are great choices!
Design Inspiration:
I love crocheting crop top from mesh stitch, however the mesh stitch is so simple, so I use the stitch which is a combination of the bow and mesh stitch to crochet the body panel, combined with lace edge for bottom and sleeves to turn out a cute short sleeves crop top.
Construction:
Bow Mesh Crop Top is crocheted from two same panels, then assembly as instruction and crochet bottom edge, sleeve edge to finish product.
Yarn:
For this design I use cotton yarn which is 250m/100g. It can be a heavy Sport weight yarn such as Ice Yarn Camilla Cotton, Catania or a very light dk yarn.
Hook:
I use 3.0 mm crochet hook for the whole pieces of pattern. You can replace it by 2.75 mm hook or 3.25 mm hook based on your crochet tension.
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NOTE:
*In this pattern, you will crochet two same panels, then assembly as instruction and crochet bottom edge, sleeve edge to finish product.
*The Pattern instruction follows Size XS (S, M, L, XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL).
*This pattern uses US crochet terms.
*Total stitches are listed between < >.
* < 2 pattern repeats > means repeat the pattern between * and * 2 times.
*Ch3 is counted as a stitch, Ch1 is not counted as a stitch.
*2DC means place 2 double crochets into the same stitch.
*(DC, Ch3, DC) means crochet these stitches into the same stitch.
MATERIALS:
Sport / Fine (Size #2) Weight Cotton Yarn ( 250m /100g ) :
700 (780, 922, 1005, 1246) (1335, 1551, 1606) m / 766 (853, 1009, 1100, 1363) (1460, 1653, 1757) yards of yarn.
3.0 mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Darning Needle
Stitch Markers
LEVEL:
Intermediate
STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS:
St = Stitch
Ch(s) = Chain(s)
Ch-sp = Chain Space
Ch3-sp = Chain 3 Space
Tch = Turning Chain
Sk = Skip
Sl St = Slip Stitch
SC = Single Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
2DC Cl = 2 Double Crochet Cluster
TR = Treble Crochet
BB = Back Bump
Rep = Repeat
SM = Stitch Marker
WS = Wrong Side
RS = Right Side
prev = Previous
GAUGE:
10 cm/4” square = 2.3 pattern repeats wide x 11 rows tall in Bow Mesh Pattern.
Bow Mesh Pattern:
FOUNDATION CHAIN: Multiple of 12 + 15 chains.
Row 1 (RS): DC into 15th Ch from hook, *Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, Ch4, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into 6th Ch from prev DC, Ch5, DC into 6th Ch from prev DC*, Rep * until end.
Row 2 (WS): Ch6, Turn, SC into Ch5-sp, Ch3, DC into next DC, *Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, SC into next Ch-sp, Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into next DC, Ch3, SC into next Ch5-sp, Ch3, DC into next DC*, Rep * ending DC into 9th Ch of Tch.
Row 3: Ch6, Turn, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, Ch4, 2 DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into next DC, *Ch5, DC into next DC, Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, Ch4, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into next DC*, Rep * ending DC into 3rd Ch of Tch.
Row 4: Ch6, Turn, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, SC into next Ch-sp, Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into next DC, *Ch3, SC into Ch5-sp, Ch3, DC into next DC, Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, SC into next Ch-sp, Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into next DC*, Rep * ending DC into 3rd Ch of Tch.
Row 5: Ch8, Turn, DC into next DC, *Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, Ch4, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into next DC, Ch5, DC into next DC*, Rep * ending DC into 3rd Ch of Tch.
Row 6: Ch6, Turn, SC into Ch5-sp, Ch3, DC into next DC, *Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, SC into next Ch-sp, Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into next DC, Ch3, SC into Ch5-sp, Ch3, DC into next DC*, Rep * ending DC into 3rd Ch of Tch.
Rep from Row 3 to Row 6 until you reach your desired length.
MEASUREMENTS cm:
To fit Bust: 76 (86, 96, 106, 117) (127, 137, 147)
Top Bust: 82 (91, 100, 109, 126) (135, 143, 152)
Armhole: 18 (18, 20.5, 20.5, 23) (23, 25.5, 25.5)
Top Length: 38 (38, 41, 41, 44) (44, 47, 47)
MEASUREMENTS inches:
To fit Bust: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58)
Top Bust: 32 (36, 40, 43, 50) (53, 56, 60)
Armhole: 7(7, 8, 8, 9) (9, 10, 10)
Top Length: 15(15, 16, 16, 17) (17, 18.5, 18.5)
CROCHET MESH CROP TOP WITH SHORT SLEEVES PATTERN
PANEL (Make 2):
Main Panel:
FOUNDATION CHAIN Ch123 (135, 147, 159, 183) (195, 207, 219), leave yarn to sew two panels together (Approx. X1.3 length than the Panel length)
Tips: To adjust the panel width, just increase / decrease the foundation chain by a multiple of 12 chains.
Row 1 (RS): DC into 15th Ch from hook, *Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, Ch4, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into 6th Ch from prev DC, Ch5, DC into 6th Ch from prev DC*, Rep * until end.
< 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) (15, 16, 17) pattern repeats >
Row 2 (WS): Ch6, Turn, SC into Ch5-sp, Ch3, DC into next DC, *Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, SC into next Ch-sp, Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into next DC, Ch3, SC into next Ch5-sp, Ch3, DC into next DC*, Rep * ending DC into 9th Ch of Tch.
< 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) (15, 16, 17) pattern repeats >
Row 3: Ch6, Turn, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, Ch4, 2 DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into next DC, *Ch5, DC into next DC, Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, Ch4, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into next DC*, Rep * ending DC into 3rd Ch of Tch.
< 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) (15, 16, 17) pattern repeats >
Row 4: Ch6, Turn, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, SC into next Ch-sp, Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into next DC, *Ch3, SC into Ch5-sp, Ch3, DC into next DC, Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, SC into next Ch-sp, Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into next DC*, Rep * ending DC into 3rd Ch of Tch.
< 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) (15, 16, 17) pattern repeats >
Row 5: Ch8, Turn, DC into next DC, *Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, Ch4, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into next DC, Ch5, DC into next DC*, Rep * ending DC into 3rd Ch of Tch.
< 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) (15, 16, 17) pattern repeats >
Row 6: Ch6, Turn, SC into Ch5-sp, Ch3, DC into next DC, *Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, SC into next Ch-sp, Ch3, 2DC Cl into BB of 3rd Ch from hook, DC into next DC, Ch3, SC into Ch5-sp, Ch3, DC into next DC*, Rep * ending DC into 3rd Ch of Tch.
< 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) (15, 16, 17) pattern repeats >
Rep from Row 3 to Row 6 until Row 34.
Row 35: As Row 3.
Row 36: As Row 4.
Do not fasten off!
Place 1st SM at 6th (7th, 7th, 8th, 9th) (10th, 10th, 11th) DC and 2nd SM at 13th (14th, 16th, 17th, 20th) (21st, 23rd, 24th) DC from hook.
Continue to First Strap instruction.
First Strap:
Row 1: Ch5, Turn, TR into SC, Ch2, DC into next DC, *Ch2, TR into next SC, Ch2, DC into next DC*, Rep * until 1st SM, remove 1st SM.
< 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (9, 9, 10) pattern repeats >
Row 2: Ch5, Turn, DC into TR, *Ch2, DC into next DC, Ch2, DC into next TR*, Rep * until last TR; Ch2, DC into 3rd Ch of Tch.
< 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (9, 9, 10) pattern repeats >
Row 3: Ch5, Turn, DC into DC, *Ch2, DC into next DC*, Rep * until last DC; Ch2, DC into 3rd Ch of Tch
< 10 (12, 12, 14, 16) (18, 18, 20) pattern repeats >
Rep Row 3 until Row 6.
Fasten off. Leave yarn to sew the shoulder. (Approx. X2 length than the shoulder length)
Second Strap:
Insert hook into 2nd SM, remove 2nd SM, pull up a loop and secure yarn.
Row 1: Ch5, TR into SC, Ch2, DC into next DC, *Ch2, TR into next SC, Ch2, DC into next DC*, Rep * until end.
< 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (9, 9, 10) pattern repeats >
Row 2: Ch5, Turn, DC into TR, *Ch2, DC into next DC, Ch2, DC into next TR*, Rep * until last TR; Ch2, DC into 3rd Ch of Tch.
< 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) (9, 9, 10) pattern repeats >
Row 3: Ch5, Turn, DC into DC, *Ch2, DC into next DC*, Rep * until last DC; Ch2, DC into 3rd Ch of Tch
< 10 (12, 12, 14, 16) (18, 18, 20) pattern repeats >
Rep Row 3 until Row 6.
Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY:
Place the WS of a panel on top of the RS of the other panel.
Whip stitch up 21 first rows of two Panels together, leaving a gap at the top for the sleeves.
Whip stitch the shoulders together.
Turn the RS out.
BOTTOM EDGE:
Insert hook into the seam between two sides of the panel, pull up a loop and secure yarn.
Row 1: Ch1, SC into the seam,*5SC into Ch5-sp, SC into DC* , Rep * until the seam; SC into the seam, *5SC into Ch5-sp, SC into DC*, Rep * until end; Sl St into 1st St.
< 38 (42, 46, 50, 58) (62, 66, 70) pattern repeats >
Row 2: Ch6, DC into 1st St, *Sk 2 Sts, (DC, Ch3, DC)*, Rep * until 2 Sts left, Sl St into 3rd Ch of Tch.
< 75 (83, 91, 109, 125) (133, 141, 149) pattern repeats >
Row 3: Sl St into next Ch, Ch1, SC into Ch3-sp, 7DC into next Ch3-sp, *SC into next Ch3-sp, 7DC into next Ch3-sp*, Rep * until last Ch3-sp; Sl St into 1st SC.
< 37 (41, 45, 49, 57) (61, 65, 69) pattern repeats >
Fasten off.
SLEEVE EDGE (Make 2):
Insert hook into the seam between two sides of the panel, pull up a loop and secure yarn.
Row 1: Ch1, 2SC along each row until end, Sl St into 1st St.
< 84 (84, 96, 96, 108) (108, 120, 120) >
Row 2: Ch6, DC into 1st St, *Sk 2 Sts, (DC, Ch3, DC)*, Rep * until 2 Sts left, Sl St into 3rd Ch of Tch.
< 27 (27, 31, 31, 35) (35, 39, 39) pattern repeats >
Row 3: Sl St into next Ch, Ch1, SC into Ch3-sp, 7DC into next Ch3-sp, *SC into next Ch3-sp, 7DC into next Ch3-sp*, Rep * until last Ch3-sp; Sl St into 1st SC.
< 13 (13, 15, 15, 17) (17, 19, 19) pattern repeats >
Fasten off.
Weave in all of your ends.
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