10+ Free & Easy Crochet Crop Top Patterns for Summer!
Stay fresh in the summer heat!
10+ Free & Easy Crochet Crop Top Patterns for Summer!
Crochet summer top patterns are the perfect project for hot summer days! These easy crochet crop top patterns are great for layering with cardigans or wearing solo to the beach.
I live on a tropical island where temperatures reach 39° – 42°C (102.2°F – 107.6°F), which means that crochet summer top patterns are super popular at home. Even a t-shirt is too hot some days, so we need to find clothes that keep us cool and look stylish as we stroll along the shore!
Whether you’re starting to feel the sweltering heat or want to make a super cute and quick crochet top, I’ve got you covered with a whole list of fun, free patterns! Don’t worry, everything I’ve picked is size-inclusive and beginner-friendly too!
Materials for Crochet Crop top Patterns
We’re keeping things as stress-free as possible with these crochet top patterns! All you’ll need for this round up are the basic tools common for most crochet projects.
- Crochet hooks – Make sure to have plenty of crochet hooks on hand! You can find the hook sizes you need listed in the ‘materials’ section of each crochet crop top pattern in this round-up!
Pro tip: Wood and plastic hooks are great for slippery yarns and metal hooks are perfect for “sticky” yarns like acrylic! - Yarn – Make sure to check the pattern to see what yarn weight to use. Each pattern should list a recommended brand or weight in the “suggested yarn” section of the crochet pattern you’re following! We always recommend that you match the fiber type you’re using with the one used to make the pattern!
- Scissors – A pair of scissors is another important tool that you will use for all of your crochet projects. You’ll need them to cut the yarn and trim any leftover yarn tails when you’re done!
- Stitch markers – You might need stitch markers to keep track of where you are if you’re following a stitch pattern. We recommend “removable” or “locking” style stitch markers for crochet projects. If you don’t have stitch markers, you can use a strand of scrap yarn—preferably in a different color so it’s easy to see.
- Yarn/darning needle – You will need a yarn needle or darning needle to sew in the loose ends.
- Crochet crop top pattern – Don’t forget to pick out the cutest crochet crop top pattern from this round up!
10+ Free Crochet Crop Top Patterns for Summer!
Crop tops are essential for summer! They’re light-weight, airy, and will keep you cool under the searing sun. Check out these lovely crochet crop top patterns:
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1. Skylar Ribbed Crop Top
By: Grace Forthefrills
YARN: DK
SIZE: XS – 3XL
Cute and stretchy, the Skylar Ribbed Crop Top is a beginner-friendly pattern that can be easily adjusted to any size!
This top is breathable and easy to make. In fact, if you can crochet a rectangle, you can definitely make this top! I recommend using natural fibers like bamboo or cotton yarn for ultimate breathability!
2. Little Grace Halter Top
By: Carlie Liedtke
YARN: Aran
SIZE: XS- XL
Sometimes, the key to feeling cool and catching a fresh summer breeze is a crocheted halter top!
This crochet pattern is a great, flexible pattern that can be worn out on a stroll in town or as a bikini top for on quick beach trip!
3. Blair Ribbed Hem Crop Top
By: Grace Forthefrills
YARN: DK
SIZE: XXS – 5XL
I just looove crochet top patterns that are versatile and easy to make! The Blaire Ribbed Hem Crop Top is the perfect top you can wear no matter the season.
On it’s own it can be a light crop top perfect for sunny days but you can also layer it over dresses or under an oversized shirt or fitted sweaters to stay warm during colder months!
4. Rainbow Crop Top
By: Luna Carson
YARN: Worsted
SIZE: Customizable
Rainbows always make me smile and make me feel like summer is really here!
This adorable crochet summer top pattern can brighten up any cloudy day. Try using an acrylic yarn blend for cooler days and a cotton blend to make the most breathable summer version!
5. Corset Crochet Top in 3 Styles
By: Gabriela Krasteva
YARN: Sport
SIZE: Customizable
Corset tops are so in right now! The Corset Crochet Top in 3 Styles pattern set gives you three different versions for crocheting and wearing this gorgeous top. It’s totally worth adding to the top of your project list!
6. Sea Breeze Tank Top
By: Grace Forthefrills
YARN: DK
SIZE: XS – 3XL
I’ve crocheted a few tank tops over the years and they are my absolute favorites to wear during warm days — which happens quite often where I live.
The Sea Breese Tank Top is one that I’m going to be adding to my collection soon. I love that this is such a classic tank top that will go with any outfit. Why don’t you give it a try too?
7. Ruffle Crop Top
By: Karmen Režek
YARN: Sport
SIZE: XS – 5XL
Crocheted using the lemon peel crochet stitch, the Ruffle Crop Top is a minimalistic and elegant crochet crop top pattern worthy of being stitched in every colorway possible!
This crochet summer top pattern hangs nice and loose on your body creating a relaxed silhouette. If you’re looking for a versatile summer top that you can wear during the day and accessorize for date night, this is the one you need!
8. Tuesday Crop Top
By: Stitch Shy of Normal
YARN: DK
SIZE: XS – 3XL
Open-stitch crochet patterns are often used for summer tops because they bring maximum breathability and comfiness!
The Tuesday Crop Top is a lovely piece that you can wear with jeans, shorts, skirts, and even under some loose overalls!
9. Half Double Crochet Crop Top
By: Karmen Režek
YARN: Sport
SIZE: XXS – 5XL
We love a flowy top! If you’re worried about the sun but still want to stay cool, I’ve got a pattern for you! The Half Double Crochet Crop Top pattern leaves plenty of room for any stray breeze to reach your skin while providing enough coverage to be safe in the blazing sun or cool night air.
You have the long flowy sleeves that protect your skin from the sun, while also giving you the optimal cooling factor suitable for summer weather!
10. Granny Square Crop Top
By: Jane Green
YARN: Aran
SIZES: Customizable
Granny squares aren’t just for cozy crochet afghans! Did you know that granny squares could be used in summer too!? Let me introduce the Granny Square Crop Top, a fun, eye-catching top screams SUMMER!
I love that the pattern gives you so much freedom in choosing your color combinations. Plus, being able to resize the top to perfectly fit your body is hard to beat!
11. Sunflower Crop Top
By: Jane Green
YARN: Aran
SIZES: Customizable
Yet another sunny top perfect for summer weather! The Sunflower crop Top is one of my favorites on here and is definitely on my “to-make” list.
Floral tops are a must-have during the summer. It just gives off the perfect vibe! If you’re worried about the itchiness, just use natural fibers and you’ll feel fresh as a daisy!
12. Magnolia Crop Top
By: Brindle Babe Deisgns
YARN: Aran
SIZES: XS- XL
The Magnolia Crop Top is what I would wear to a sunny lunch out with friends. It’s a thin top that you can layer a light cardigan over to protect your skin from the sun’s scorching heat.
This simple crochet summer top pattern is easy to crochet and is only made up using simple crochet stitches. Definitely a top any beginner crocheter should try their hand at!
Fresh and Fun Crochet Top Patterns to Stay Cool for the Summer!
Summer’s here and it’s HOT outside! The last thing we want to do is cover up in bulky clothing. So what do we do? Well, we stitch up a few fun crochet crop top patterns, that’s what!
Hot days are usually what we encounter where I live, so crochet summer top patterns are quite popular among us local crafters. There’s a big chance that I’ll be crocheting two or more of the patterns in this round up.
The patterns I’m adding to my list are the Ruffle Crop Top, Sunflower Crop Top, and Magnolia Crop Top. What about you? Let’s talk in the comments section below!
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