Crochet tops are a versatile and essential addition to any wardrobe. They pair well with jeans, shorts, or skirts, making them a great option to elevate your OOTD. For an even cuter look, consider crocheting a set of matching crochet shorts and tops for a coordinated outfit.
We have compiled a list of detailed and easy-to-follow free crochet top pattern tutorials. This list contains a variety of patterns in various styles and skill levels. From stylish summer crochet halter tops to light and airy crochet tank tops, crochet crop tops, and crochet sweaters for the chilly season. In addition to women’s crochet tops, we have also included men’s crochet shirts. This roundup has a pattern for everyone and every season.
The more complex the pattern, stitch, and texture, the higher the skill level. But don’t worry, we’ve listed the skill level required for each top pattern for your convenience. As a result, choose a pattern you are familiar with and have fun crocheting!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How to crochet a top?
Crochet shirts, tank tops, and crop tops are among the most basic crochet garments to create. If this is your first clothing crochet project, select a beginner’s pattern that is easy to complete.
Most crochet patterns feature either a matching front and back or a symmetrical tube worked in the round. These simple structures ensure you finish them quickly. Another method for making them is to make the bodice first and then add the sleeves later.
If you want to learn the basics of crocheting, don’t hesitate to check out this Complete Guide to Crochet for Beginners. It covers the basics, important tools and materials, basic crochet stitches, and essential crochet techniques.
2. What do you need for a top crochet project?
1. Yarn in a color of your choice
The tutorial patterns use spot-weight, light-worsted, and worsted-weight yarn, so remember to read the pattern and follow the type of yarn used. This will ensure that the sizing doesn’t go off too much.
2. Crochet hook
Always refer to the hook size stated in the pattern for the best results.
If needed, you can use a hook a size up or down to meet the tension gauge requested. This is important because you want to crochet something that fits you.
You may use a slightly smaller or larger hook to meet the crochet tension. Keep in mind that loose stitches make the top see-through, so wear something underneath it.
3. Measuring tape
For taking body measurements and to check the crochet gauge of your test swatch to see if it fits the pattern size. This is critical if you want to crochet something that fits you, such as this crochet top pattern.
4. Others
Other materials, such as scissors, tapestry needles, buttons, and so on, will be required. It all depends on the pattern you choose and the materials required.
3. What is the best yarn to use?
Tops can be made with a wide range of yarns. The best yarns are always the ones suggested in the patterns. However, here are some general guidelines for the types of yarn used in crochet clothing.
Cotton and cotton-blend yarns are used in most patterns because they produce a soft and breathable garment. It also gives your silhouette a lovely drape.
If you want to crochet a warm top for colder days, wool-blend yarn will work well.
4. How much time does it take to crochet a top?
Depending on the pattern, the top crochet project can take anywhere from a day to a week to complete. It also depends on:
a. how much time you spend actively crocheting
b. how fast you can crochet.
c. If you made a mistake and need to redo it.
What’s Next:
- Start crocheting and share your completed handmade on Facebook and/or Instagram. Remember to tag us, @craftpassion, so that we are able to see them.
- Pin it to Pinterest for a future To-Crochet List.
- Share with your crochet groups for a crochet-along event.
- Browse more free crochet patterns to make, especially other clothing items such as crochet bralettes, crochet butterfly tops, crochet bikinis, and crochet shorts.
52 Not To Be Missed Free Crochet Top Patterns
Without further ado, here is a collection of 52 free top crochet patterns curated specially for you by Made from Yarn. Have fun crocheting!
Crochet Solid Square Top
We start off this list with this chic and simple top. It is made with two solid granny squares. The free crochet pattern includes instructions for 7 different sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL).
Skill level: Beginner
Beginner Crochet Crop Top
This beautiful crop top is an easy and quick crochet project. It uses only half double crochets for the body. The sizing guide follows XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).
Skill level: Beginner
Scallop V-neck Tank Top
This crochet scallop tank top is made with light cotton yarn and simple stitches. The length is easily customizable too so don't worry about it coming off as too short or long. The sizing guide follows size XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).
Skill level: Avid Beginner
How To Crochet a Beginner Friendly Top
This crochet crop top pattern has a beautifully fitted strapped back. Check out this video to learn how to crochet a cup for your crop tops.
Skill level: Avid Beginner
Sea Breeze Top Pattern
This top is a little longer, but the thick straps and slightly flared bodice at the waistline give it a breezy summer vibe. Available in sizes S, M, L, XL, and 2XL.
Skill level: Intermediate
Crochet Butterfly Top
Looking for a creative and unique design? This crochet butterfly crop top is for the bold who don't mind showing a little skin.
Skill level: Avid Beginner
Crochet Easy Peplum Crochet Tank Top
The crochet peplum tank top pattern features a square neckline and a flared hem, which gives the silhouette some structure. The size chart goes as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).
Skill level: Avid Beginner
Diamond Top Crochet Pattern
This diamond top is a casual yet sexy top that every woman should have in her wardrobe! It can easily be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Sizes range from XS to XXXL.
Skill level: Intermediate
Crochet Polo Shirt for Men
This top list would be incomplete without a crochet men's shirt! This YouTube video tutorial on how to make a stylish striped polo men's tee is ideal for visual learners.
Skill level: Intermediate
Crochet Summer Flower Top
This crochet summer top allows you to be adventurous without excessively sweating. These granny squares can easily be customized to add a personal touch. Crochet instructions for two sizes – XS/S or S/M.
Skill level: Beginner
Aestas Top Crochet Pattern
This summer crochet top is made using breathable worsted cotton, and it has beautiful openwork panels down the sides.
Skill level: Avid Beginner
V-Neck Crochet Tee
This is a charming vintage top with lovely lapels, dainty stripes, and a button-up front.
Skill level: Intermediate
Deco Tank Crochet Pattern
This little summer garment features a slightly cropped top with crisscrossed straps. It also includes instructions for shaped bust cups. The sizing guide includes S to 4XL.
Skill level: Avid Beginner
Crochet Hepatica Granny Top
This crochet halter top pattern is simple to make and begins with a row of granny squares. It is made of worsted cotton, which is light and airy and ideal for the beach.
Skill level: Beginner
Puff Sleeve Crochet Crop Top
This crop top pattern features puff sleeves, which add a vintage and feminine touch to the whole look. The video crochet pattern and tutorial show you how to crochet it for any size.
Skill level: Intermediate
Off-Shoulder Crop Top
This is a wonderful off-shoulder crochet crop top pattern. It uses only one basic stitch and has instructions for nine different sizes, from XS to 5XL.
Skill level: Beginner
Ombre Crochet Tank Top
This crochet tank top features a gradient down the entire top. It gives you adequate coverage while still making you stand out in a crowd.- The pattern is written in sizes S (M, L, XL).
Skill level: Beginner.
Crochet Ribbed Tank Top
This beautiful ribbed tank top comes in both a cropped and normal-length pattern. This knit-like look will definitely be a staple piece in your wardrobe this summer. The sizing guide follows size XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).
Skill level: Beginner
Ruched Summer Tube Top
This crochet bandeau top pattern can be used as a template for other bandeau tops. It is easily customizable as you can adjust the length, the width, the stitch pattern, add straps, and add any amount of ruching you like.
Skill level: Easy
Easy V-neck Tank Top
This V-neck crochet tank top pattern is a loose fit that's breathable for the summer days. The ribbed hem gives it a very finished look that makes it great as a swimsuit cover-up. The sizing guide follows size XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).
Skill level: Avid Beginner
Striped Shirt Crochet Pattern
This fit is loose and relaxed so it will keep you comfortable during warm days. The delicate and subtle colors combine gorgeously but you can use any shade that works for you. Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL). Instructions are for the smallest size with larger sizes in parentheses.
Skill level: avid beginner
Easy Crochet Crop Polo Shirt
Isn't collar a distinguishing feature of a shirt? This crop tutorial includes a collar as well as a cropped design. It's fun, new, and young.
Skill level: Avid Beginner
Bobble Shirt Crochet Pattern
Here's another loose-fitting crochet shirt that will make a great addition to your summer wardrobe. The bobble stitch pattern in the front makes it super fun, but just skip it to make a basic easy everyday tee. It comes in 9 sizes from XS to 5XL.
Skill level: Easy
Easy Shirt Pattern For Beginners
This is another easy crochet shirt pattern for women. It's super airy and the stitches are loose. Perfect for the beach. It comes in 9 sizes from XS to 5XL
Skill level: Easy
Beginner Crochet Crop Top in 4 Styles
This is a versatile crop top for the summer that can be adjusted into four different necklines. A great addition to your summer fits. Available in 19 sizes (yes, 19 sizes - not a typing error!).
Skill level: Beginner
Easy Top Pattern for Beginners
This easy top is made in two pieces and then joined together. It's light and airy, so you won't sweat like crazy, even on the hottest summer days. S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL sizes are available.
Skill level: Easy
Woodstock Weekend Crocheted Top
Made with small granny squares, you can easily customize each of them using different colors. This is an airy top that has instructions for five sizes.
Eucalyptus Crop Crochet Pattern
This gorgeous top has adjustable-length straps and cute shell-edge details. It uses a sedge stitch that is essentially only the single and double crochet. It can be made into sizes S through 5X.
Skill level: Beginner
Racing Summer Tank Crochet Pattern
This sweet pretty pink tank top is made with the V-stitch, Which is Sc, Ch 1, Sc all into the same space. You may adjust the length of the crop top by adding or subtracting the rows. Available in sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X).
Skill level: Beginner
Cumberland Crochet Tank
This tank is a sleeveless shell style with a slightly relaxed fit. The lovely striped pattern makes it stand out, yet it's a classic look that will last. The pattern is written in the following sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL).
Skill level: Avid Beginner
Crochet Boho Tank Top
This boho-style tank top uses flowery granny squares that can be worn over a swimsuit or with a bandeau. This is only written in one size.
Level: Intermediate
Easy Crochet Ribbed Crop Top
This is a gorgeous fitted crochet ribbed crop top that will accentuate your figure and really snatch your waist.
Skill level: Beginner
Kids Racing Stripes Crochet Shirt
This is a cute crochet shirt for the little men in your life. This simple crochet pattern is made up of two rectangles that are seamed together. Works for both boys and girls! You can even make it a men's size by increasing the measurements. Sizes 2-14 for children.
Skill level: Easy
Patons Colorblock Top
This vibrant colorblock shirt screams summer. Choose your favorite colors and make your own colorblock top in sizes XS to 5XL. Available for free download on Yarnspirations.
Skill level: Avid Beginner/ Light Intermediate
Easy Top Pattern For Summer
This crochet rectangle top is written in nine sizes (XS to 5XL), has a stitch chart, and also includes written patterns and a video. With so many resources available, what's stopping you from making this lovely top?
Skill level: Easy
Canyonlands Boho Top
This open fan stitch is a little more complex compared to the other stitches used in tutorials in this list but is the end result not worth it? Available in S to 3XL.
Skill level: Light Intermediate
Beginner Tunisian Off-Shoulder Shirt
This off-shoulder crochet shirt shows your shoulders off and lets them breathe. It also uses the trendy Tunisian Crochet stitch. It may look complex but rest assured you'll get used to it in this tutorial in no time. sizes XS-3X are available.
Skill level: Avid Beginner/ Light Intermediate
Forest Breeze Tee
This modest yet casual elegant Tee is V neck shirt you need in your closet. Since the pattern is worked top down, its length is easily customizable. The sizing guide follows size XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).
Skill level: Avid beginner
Magnolia Sweetheart Crop Top
This darling top will be loved by all who want to show a bit of skin around the waistline. This pattern is worked top down, so you can easily increase the length as you go. The sizing guide follows size XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).
Skill level: Avid Beginner / Light Intermediate
Crochet Scallop Top
This lovely shirt has a boxy fit with a wide boat neck and cute scallop edging. The shell edges really make this top reminiscent of summer! It also comes with a video tutorial. The sizing guide follows size XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).
Skill level: Light Intermediate
Beginner Crochet Tee
I love that the sleeves in this pattern can be rolled up to give that laid-back casual vibe. It has a slouchy boat neck tee that really can be paired with anything! The sizing guide follows size XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).
Skill level: Avid Beginner / Light Intermediate
Seamless Raglan Top
For something a little more risqué and exciting, this raglan technique 3/4 sleeve ticks all the boxes. Sizes available from S to 2XL.
Skill level: Avid Beginner/ Light Intermediate
Poncho-Style Summer Top
This poncho-style gives more dimension to your crochet shirt. It has these lace stitches that make it look exquisite and feminine. Perfect for both summer and spring. Size available from S to 3XL.
Skill level: Avid Beginner/ Light Intermediate
Crochet Summer Stream Tee
The Summer Stream Tee is versatile, modern, and pretty simple to crochet. Dropped loop stitches add delicate lacy-mesh details, and the striking vertical lines elevate this top for a modern and sophisticated vibe. The sizing guide follows size XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).
Skill level: Avid Beginner/ Light Intermediate
Crochet Enjoy Summer Top
This crochet pattern features a chic and breezy sleeveless design perfect for warm weather. The striking circular motif at the center creates a bold and stylish visual impact.
Monterey Bay Striped Top
This lovely casual crochet project is simply repeating rows of double crochet stitches! What a fantastic way to hone your dc. It's a fantastic top that you can wear with anything. Sizes range from XS to 2XL.
Skill level: Avid Beginner
Crochet Ruffle Sleeve Crop Top
These ruffle sleeves are especially flattering in giving a lovely flared silhouette whilst hiding your arms. Made almost entirely of double crochet, this lovely top is nothing to fear. Sizes: XS/S (M, L, XL).
Skill level: Avid Beginner/ Light Intermediate
Polo Shirt Crochet Pattern
With polo tees coming back on trend, the need for stylish polo tees is on the rise. It looks great with casual accessories like caps and backpacks. This is a Japanese Crochet Pattern that comes with a diagram pattern.
Skill level: Beginner
Ladies Top Pattern
This top's color-changing details make it an ideal summer piece. Doesn't it look like a swirling summer ice cream? This summer top pattern is available in 8 sizes, ranging from S to 5XL.
Skill level: Intermediate
Crochet Granny Stitch Top
Combine a classic crochet granny stitch with a boxy style cutting, and you get this vintage summer top! This crochet pattern comes in sizes XS to 5XL.
Skill level: Beginner
The Home Girl Crochet Sweater
This fairly simple crochet sweater can be made using only half double crochets. It comes in sizes S to 3XL.
Skill level: Beginner
Sawgrass Sweater
This comfy, long-sleeve crochet top has an elevated, laid-back look, thanks to lacy stitch patterns. It comes with instructions for sizes XS to 5XL.
Skill level: Intermediate