Crochet Crop Top with Tie Straps – Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight cotton yarn (color of your choice)
  • Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle

Size: This pattern is written for a standard adult size small. Adjustments can be made for other sizes.

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • st: stitch
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch

Instructions:

Front Panel:

  1. Chain 61.
  2. Row 1: In the 2nd ch from the hook, work 1 sc. Work 1 sc in each ch across. Turn.
  3. Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch here and throughout), work 1 hdc in each st across. Turn.
  4. Repeat Row 2 for a total of 10 rows.

Row 11 (Begin shaping for bust):

  1. Ch 1, work 1 hdc in the first 15 sts. Ch 31 (this will be the center of the bust). Skip the next 15 sts, then work 1 hdc in the last st. Turn.

Row 12:

  1. Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st and ch across. Turn.

Row 13-25 (Work in hdc): Repeat Row 12 for a total of 13 rows.

Row 26 (Begin shaping for neckline):

  1. Ch 1, work 1 hdc in the first 12 sts. Ch 15 (this will be the center of the neckline). Skip the next 15 sts, then work 1 hdc in the last 12 sts. Turn.

Row 27:

  1. Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st and ch across. Turn.

Row 28-37 (Work in hdc): Repeat Row 27 for a total of 10 rows.

Row 38 (Begin shaping for tie straps):

  1. Ch 1, work 1 hdc in the first 12 sts. Ch 60 (this will be the tie strap). Skip the next 15 sts, then work 1 hdc in the last 12 sts. Turn.

Row 39:

  1. Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st and ch across. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Back Panel: Work the back panel following the same instructions as the front panel, omitting the shaping for the bust and neckline. Instead, continue with the hdc rows until you reach the desired height for the back of the crop top.

Tie Straps (Make 2):

  1. Chain 60.
  2. Row 1: In the 2nd ch from the hook, work 1 sc. Work 1 sc in each ch across. Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching.

Assembly:

  1. Place the front and back panels together, with the right sides facing each other.
  2. Use a whip stitch or any preferred method to sew the sides of the crop top together.
  3. Attach the tie straps to the corners of the front and back panels.

Finishing:

  1. Weave in any remaining ends.

Congratulations! You’ve completed your crochet crop top with tie straps. Feel free to customize the pattern by using different stitch patterns, yarn colors, or adjusting the size to fit your preferences. Enjoy your stylish new creation!