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Pattern for: Short sleeve crochet summer top pattern
Yarn used: 70% Merino Wool, 30% Silk DK weight (velvety and luxurious)
Difficulty level: Intermediate – but it’s really not that complex!
Stitches used: A wonderful combo of slip stitches and long treble crochet stitches
Hannah’s Notes: Stay cool and stylish this summer with this easy-to-make crochet summer top pattern, designed for comfort, versatility, and effortless elegance. Available in sizes XS to 5XL, this top features a relaxed fit with just the right amount of ease and drape for a breathable, comfy wear.
Table of Contents
In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to crochet a summer crochet top, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.
You might have noticed that this crochet t shirt pattern includes treble crochet stitches! Crocheting with long stitches can be a bit intimidating, but you honestly can do it with a bit of practice. If you need a bit more help on crocheting tall and long stitches, I have a blogpost on this exact subject!
If you’d like more treble crochet patterns, check out my easy crochet sweater pattern with ruffle.
Yarn
To make this trendy crochet top pattern, I used Gloss DK by WeCrochet, 70% Merino Wool, 30% Silk (123yds / 112m / 50g)
Gloss DK is a luxurious blend of soft merino wool and lustrous silk. Because this fiber blend takes dye very well, Gloss DK features a large spectrum of beautifully saturated colors.
Next-to-skin soft with a velvety texture and sheen, Gloss DK elegantly drapes, and shows off stitches from simple stockinette to the most intricate of cables with ease. Try using Gloss DK for luxe fitted pullovers, dressy cardigans, or stunning wraps.
It’s a category 3, light weight yarn which is what gives this top such beautiful drape. Check out our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.
I used Moonlight for my simple crochet top.
Yarn Substitutes
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options are:
- Willow Yarns Wisp, 45% Acrylic, 30% Alpaca, 25% Wool (267yds / 244m / 100g)
- Mellowspun DK, 100% Acrylic (284yds / 260m / 100g)
- Swish DK, 100% Superwash Fine Merino Wool (123yds / 112m / 50g)
Things you’ll love about this crochet t shirt pattern
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Getting Started: Materials Needed for Your Short Sleeve Crochet Top Pattern
Sizing
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
To fit chest sizes: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62) inches.
With finished garment circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68) inches.
How much yarn do I need to crochet the summer top?
The following yarn amounts are approximate. Any changes and customisations will adjust the amount of yarn required so make sure to order plenty.
You will require approximately 720 (760, 845, 930, 1000) (1080, 1180, 1265, 1370) metres, 790 (830, 925, 1015, 1090) (1180, 1290, 1385, 1495) yards of yarn to crochet the t shirt.
This is 7 (7, 8, 9, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13) balls of the recommended yarn.
Other Materials
Along with your yarn, you will need the following:
- A 4.5mm(G+) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
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Step by Step Video Tutorial
Come along as I make the short sleeve crochet top pattern and see just how easy it is in our step-by-step video tutorial.
Crochet Terms You’ll Need to Know
Glossary and Abbreviations
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain(s)
ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)
flo – front loop only
rep – repeat
RS – right side
sp – space
ss/sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
Yoh – yarn over hook
Stitches
The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:
yo slst – yarn over slip stitch (UK yo slst – yarn over slip stitch)
tr – treble crochet (UK dtr – double treble crochet)
Special Stitches
Treble crochet (tr)
Step 1: Yarn over hook 2 times.
Step 2: Insert hook into desired stitch to work into.
Step 3: Yarn over hook and pull through (4 loops on the hook now).
Step 4: Yarn over hook and pull through the first two loops on the hook (3 loops on the hook now).
Step 5: Yarn over hook and pull through the first two loops on the hook (2 loops on the hook now).
Step 6: Yarn over hook and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook to complete the stitch (1 loop on the hook now).
Treble crochet 2 Together (tr2tog)
Work as for Treble to end of Step 5. Then work Steps 1 – 5 into next stitch.
Final Step: Yarn over hook and pull through the remaining three loops on the hook to complete the stitch (1 loop on the hook now).
Making Your Simple Crochet Top Perfect For You
The top is designed to have 5-6″ of ease so that it sits comfortably on your body but you can change it to be looser or closer fitting if you’d like to. The simple shaping means that you can just select a larger or smaller size to make.
Adjust The Top Length:
To make the top longer add an even amount of stitches to your foundation chain.
To make the top shorter subtract an even amount of stitches from your foundation chain.
The Front and Back are worked in one panel so you must remember to adjust when you begin your neckline if you change the length.
Underarm Seams: Seam as much or as little as you like from the bottom of Top towards the shoulder to create your armholes as you would like them.
Before you jump into crocheting your t shirt, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!
These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience. You’ll find helpful tips on deciphering the sizing, customisation and more.
Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!
- A ch1 at the beg does not count as a st.
- Work either a stacked treble or ch4 as desired at the beginning of a treble crochet row. This counts as a stitch.
- The pattern is worked in turned rows.
- Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
- Before you start, go through the pattern and highlight/mark the stitch and row counts that correspond to the size you are making (this will make your life much easier!).
- Make sure that you are familiar with all of the stitches in the abbreviations list before you begin.
- Instructions are given for the smallest size, with larger sizes in brackets ( ). E.g. XS (S, M, L, XL), (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).
- If an instruction does not apply to a particular size then a – is used instead of a number. E.g. – (-, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) means that the XS and S sizes do not apply to this instruction.
- Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each Row. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous Row.
- Make sure to check your gauge before beginning using the Gauge Swatch instructions to ensure the garment meets the desired measurements.
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SIDE SEAMS
All Sizes
Fold in half at the shoulder and join the side seams as follows:
With RS facing and a ss seam, skip bottom 8 sts, join next 63 (61, 61, 59, 59) (56, 55, 53, 53) sts, leaving remaining sts open for armhole.
You can adjust the size of your armhole by joining more or less stitches as you prefer.
SLEEVE CUFFS
All Sizes
You can now add Sleeve Cuffs using a Join As You Go Method.
This allows you to tighten the cuffs as much or as little as you like by adjusting how many stitches you join to each time you return to the Sleeve end.
With RS facing and using smaller hook, join yarn to st at seam of Sleeve end. Ch5 (or however long you’d like your cuff).
Row 1: yo slst in 2nd ch from hook, yo slst in next remaining chs, ss in side of next st of Sleeve, turn. [4]
Row 2: yo slst in blo of each st, turn.
Row 3: ch1, yo slst in blo of each st, ss in next 2 sts of Sleeve, turn.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 around until you have worked into the sides of all stitches of the Sleeve.
Join the last row to the first row with a ss seam. Repeat for the second Sleeve.
NECK BAND
All Sizes
Using the same Join As You Go Method as the Sleeve Cuffs, repeat around the neckline. Joining to the sides of stitches when required.
Using smaller hook, join yarn to begin at the Back to the side of centre where the shoulder is. This is the best place to hide the seam but you can begin elsewhere if you wish.
Once complete, weave in all ends and block lightly again to complete.
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More Crochet Top Patterns You Might Enjoy
If you’ve enjoyed making this crochet top pattern for summer, then why not try a few more? Here’s a few other of my designs you might like:
- Simple Crochet Top Pattern – With a delicate drape and glorious texture
- Simple Filet Crochet T-shirt Pattern – this top oozes effortless style and delicate patterns
- Quick and Easy Crochet Top Pattern – a mesh style tee constructed from 2 matching panels
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