Crochet Tropicana Summer Top

The Crochet Tropicana Summer Top is a must-have for your warm-weather wardrobe! This vibrant and breezy top not only adds a pop of color to your outfit but also keeps you cool and stylish on those sunny days. The intricate crochet detailing and summery design make it perfect for a day at the beach or a casual outing with friends. Pair it with your favorite shorts or skirts for a fun and laid-back look that screams summer vibes. Get ready to turn heads and soak up the sun in this adorable and versatile crochet top!

Skill: Easy

Materials:

• Crochet Hook – I/ 5.5 MM
• Yarn –Med (4) Caron/ Blossom Cake (61 % Cotton, 39 % Acrylic)
• Tropical Blooms – S – 6 oz., M – 7 oz, L – 8 oz, XL – 9 oz, 2 XL – 10 oz.
• Tape Measure
• Yarn Needle

Stitches:

• Chain (ch)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Skip (sk)
• Space (sp)
• V Stitch (Vst) – (dc, ch1, dc in the same st)
• Shell Stitch (shst) – 3 dc in the same sp or st

Sizes: Small (medium, Large, Extra Large, 2 XL)

(about 16 (18, 20, 22, 24 inches across)

Pattern written in Small, other sizes in Parenthesis.

Length is about 22 inches, easily adjusted

Notes:

Ch3 Counts as a Double Crochet

Pattern:

Make 2, A Front and A Back Piece.

We are starting at the bottom of each piece and

working our way to the top.

R: 1 – Ch 60 (68, 76, 84, 92) 1 dc in the 4th ch from the hook,

1 dc in each ch across, turn, Ch 3

(58, 66, 74, 82, 90 dcs).

R: 2 – Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in each dc across, turn ch3 (58, 66, 74, 82, 90 dcs).

R: 3 – Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc, ch2*Sk the next 2, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc*Repeat From * to * Across Row,sk next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of the last 4 dc, turn, ch3(4 dcs, (12, 14, 16, 18, 20 sets of sk2, 2dcs) ch1, 4dcs)

R: 4 — Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,*ch1, Shst between the next 2 dc*Repeat From * to * Across Row,Ch1, 1 dc in the last 4 dc, turn, ch 3(4 dcs, (12, 14, 16, 18, 20 Shst, 2dcs) ch1, 4dcs)

R: 5 — Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,*ch1, Shst in the 2^nd dc of the next shst *Repeat From * to * Across Row,Ch1, 1 dc in the last 4 dc, turn, ch 3(4 dcs, (12, 14, 16, 18, 20 shsts, 2dcs) ch1, 4dcs)R: 6 — Repeat R: 5

R: 7 — Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,*ch1, dc in the next dc, ch1, sk the next dc, dc in the next dc, ch1*Repeat From * to * across row,Ch1, 1 dc in the last 4 dc, turn, ch 3(4 dcs, (24, 28, 32, 36, 40 dc, ch1,) ch1, 4dcs)

R: 8 — Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,*ch1, dc in the next dc, ch1, dc in the next dc, ch1*Repeat From * to * across row,Ch1, 1 dc in the last 4 dc, turn, ch 3(4 dcs, (24, 28, 32, 36, 40 dc, ch1,) ch1, 4dcs)R: 9 – Repeat R: 8

R: 10 — Ch 3 counts as 1^st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc,*Ch1, sk the next ch1 sp, sk the next dc, shst in the next ch1 sp, ch1*Repeat From * to * across row,(4 dcs, (12, 14, 16, 18, 20 shst, 2dcs) ch1, 4dcs)

R: 11 – Repeat R: 6R: 12 – Repeat R: 6

R: 13 – R: 30 – Repeat R: 7 – R:9Alternating the shst and Dc, ch1 Rows – Every 3 Rows

Measure as you work to make sure it is long enough for your liking.If more length is needed continue to repeat R: 6

R: 31 — Repeat R: 7

R: 32 — 1 dc in each dc, and Ch1 space across,

tie off weave in your ends.

Repeat R: 1 – R: 32 – You need a front and a back

Assembly:

Shoulders, And Neck Opening –

Working on the wrong side together, right side out.

Place the 2 pieces together at the top.

Join yarn to one side, sc going through the front

and the back of the top,

Stitching 10(12, 14, 16, 18) sc,

Sc only working through the back of the top until only

10(12, 14, 16, 18) stitches remain,

Again, stitch sc going through the front and the back of the pieces.

Slst across those 10(12, 14, 16, 18) stitches,

Sc across the front opening of the piece,

Sl st across the beginning10(12, 14, 16, 18)stitches,

tie off and weave in your ends.

Sides of the Top:

With Wrong sides facing out, measure 6, (8, 10, 12, 14) inches from top.

Join your yarn and st slst evenly for your size.

stitching the front and back together.

You can adjust the length from the shoulder

and the amount of sts as you need.

Repeat on The other side of the top. Flip over to the right side.Tie off and weave in all your ends.