Summer has arrived, and it’s time to meet your new favorite: the Brown Sugar Crochet Wrap Crop Top! Perfect for sunny beach days or casual outings around town, this versatile piece is a must-have for the season.
This adorable wrap crop top can double as a stylish bikini crochet top or become your go-to favorite for effortless summer vibes. Crafted with basic single and double crochet stitches, it’s surprisingly easy to make—perfect for beginners! Made with cotton yarn, the design comes together from just three simple pieces.
MATERIALS
- Yarn: Approximately 550–600 yards of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn (weight 4, Aran), using two colors. This amount is suitable for size small to medium.
- Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook.
- Notions: Sewing yarn needle and 2 stitch markers.
Notes
- This top is crocheted with a slightly loose tension for comfort and fit.
- The finished size for the example piece is approximately small to medium. The model is 4’9” tall.
Skills & Abbreviations (American Terms)
- sc: Single crochet
- dc: Double crochet
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- sk: Skip stitch
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Front Panel (Make 2)
- Start: Using the 3.5 mm hook, make a slip knot and chain 20 (for size small to medium).
- Row 1: Single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. Ch 1, turn.
- Row 2–3: Sc in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.
- Row 4 (Lace Row): Double crochet (dc) in the first stitch, ch 1, sk 1, dc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row. Ch 2, turn.
- Row 5: Dc in the first stitch, ch 1, dc in the chain space from the previous row. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row. Ch 1, turn.
- Row 6–7: Sc in each stitch and chain across. Ch 1, turn after each row.
- Row 8: Dc in the first stitch, ch 1, sk 1, dc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row. Ch 2, turn.
- Row 9: Dc in the first stitch, ch 1, dc in the chain space from the previous row. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row. Ch 1, turn.
- Row 10: Sc in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.
- Rows 11–12 (Adding Slope):
- Row 11: Sc in each stitch across, making 2 sc in each of the last two stitches. Ch 1, turn.
- Row 12: Sc in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.
- Row 13 and Beyond: Repeat Rows 11–12 until the panel is 14–15 inches wide. Fasten off.
- Repeat the same process for the second front panel.
Back Panel
- Start: Using the 3.5 mm hook, make a slip knot and chain approximately 60 (to match the width of the front panels).
- Row 1: Dc in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. Ch 2, turn.
- Row 2 and Beyond: Dc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. Repeat until the panel measures 11 inches long. Fasten off.
Assembly
- Lay the two front panels on top of the back panel.
- Use the yarn needle to sew the shoulders and sides, leaving a 6-inch opening for the armholes.
Adding Short Sleeves
- Join new yarn at any point around the armhole.
- Work 1 round of sc around the armhole.
- Add 2 more rounds of sc, working in a spiral.
- Chain 2, then work 1 dc, sk 1, 1 dc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * for the round.
- Work 1 dc in each space of the previous round until the end of the round. Fasten off.
Gauge
- Front panel: 4 sc x 3 rows = 1 inch.
- Back panel: 3 dc = 1 inch.
Enjoy making this stylish and versatile crop top! Thank you for your love and support! Happy crocheting!
