Easy Crochet Summer Top | Free pattern

My crochet summer top pattern is a really easy make. Suitable for beginners, you probably have the yarn in your stash already!

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If you can chain and work single crochet and double crochet you’ll be able to follow this pattern.

Don’t let the filet crochet put you off. Created by double crochet and chains in repetitive blocks, you’ll have your top made in no time.

Another example of filet crochet in a garment is my Amelia short-sleeve cardigan.

white crochet summer top showing the filet pattern

white crochet summer top showing the shoulder of the garment

Over the past few months, I’ve crocheted a few summer tops for myself from bought patterns and a couple I’ve created. I get so absorbed in working through a design project that I forget to write it down to share with you. I made a conscious effort to get this written down and took photos!

Go to the instructions (US crochet terms)

How the pattern is worked

There’s no increase/decrease as there is no shaping needed on this crochet top pattern.

The crochet top is created by crocheting two rectangles.

Two panels of rectangles make up the crochet top pattern. — filet crochet rectangle

You don’t have too many ends to sew in either (takes me ages to sew my ends in!).

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Yarn

A cotton or a cotton mix is breathable and will keep you cool! Cotton can be heavy but with this filet design, your top will lightweight.

Have a rummage through your stash for DK weight. You’ll need approximately 250g.

Pattern Notes

The pattern is worked in multiples of 8 + 8.
The filet crochet is worked in 4 repeats of ch1, sk1, dc

The pattern is blocks of 8 stitches. — 8 tr st and ch1, sk1, tr in next st (4 repeats)

When you work out your foundation chain, add one for your turning chain (the first row is single crochet).
The rest of the pattern uses double crochet .
I prefer chaining 2 as my turning chain because the space between stitches at the start of a row is less obvious and doesn’t have a gap when you sew the side seams.
Chain 2 in this pattern counts as a stitch.

Level

Easy

Supplies and Materials

250g cotton DK in the colour of your choice
4mm crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle (to sew in ends)

Stitches and Abbreviations

Ch -chain
St/s – stitch/es
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
Sk – skip
Rep – repeat
Rs – right side
Pm – place marker

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Measurements

To keep this pattern simple, choose your measurements by:

measuring a top that you already own and feel comfortable wearing
measure the bottom hem for the width
measure from the hem to the neckline for length

You could also take your own measurements. If you want a bit of movement in your top, add extra chains. If you prefer your top to be figure hugging, reduce the number of chains.

Keep in mind the stretch of the fibres you’re using when crocheting your foundation chain. Some fibres have more stretch.

Measure your foundation chain as you work it and adjust if necessary.

two images 1) white crochet summer top on a manekin 2) the filet pattern

Easy Crochet Summer Top Pattern

Easy Summer Top Instructions US Crochet Terms

Row 1 : sc across, ch2, turn

Row 2: 1^st block *dc in next 8 sts, 2^nd block *ch1, sk 1, dc in next st* *rep four times* These two blocks of 8 sts form the pattern. Rep blocks across, ch 2, turn

Row 3: This is your alternating row. If you ended row 2 with dc 8 sts then you will need to start with ch1, sk1, dc in next st.

Repeats of rows 2 and 3 form the pattern.

Continue in pattern until your desired length.

Final row : ch1, sc across.

Fasten off leaving a longer tail which will be used to sew the shoulder seams.

Make your second rectangular panel.

Assembly

With rs of both rectangular panels facing inwards, measure neck opening and use pm to show you where you are going to sew the shoulder seams.

Originally I left a neck opening of 10″ but I adjusted it to 8.5”.

Make sure your measurements are equal on both sides. I used a pm for the centre of the panel to measure equally either side.

Sew shoulder seams.

Place markers showing centre and neck opening for the crochet top

Measure side seams leaving a gap for armholes. Start at the neckline and measure downwards. Use a pm to show where you are going to start sewing the side seam.

I left a depth of 9.5” for armholes because I like mine loose.

Measure from shoulder seam and use place marker for armhole.

Sew in all ends to finish off.

Diagram for sewing in ends of the crochet top

I made a mistake on one of my rectangles – one block is solid double crochet for 9 st while the openwork is only 7 (instead of 8 and 8). You can’t tell though!

As long as mistakes look ok I’m a great believer in leaving it! Especially if it means you don’t have to frog (unpick) lots of stitches (I’ve unpicked a few in my years of crocheting!).

Crochet is very forgiving.

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Happy crocheting!

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The pattern and photographs of this design are the property of Sharon Goodwin at Jera’s Jamboree. This pattern and design are subject to copyright and are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not share, resell, alter or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. You may, however, sell any finished items you make. If you would like to include this pattern in a roundup, you may take one photo and link back to this pattern.