Daisy Crop Top
This charming daisy crop top is perfect for sunny days and beach outings! With its vibrant colors and playful flower motifs, it's a fun addition to any summer wardrobe. Ideal for confident beginners looking to showcase their crochet skills.
Daisy Crop Top
In this pattern, you will create a beautiful daisy crop top featuring a warm brown base and two striking cream-colored flowers. This project is perfect for sunny days and beach outings!
Materials
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (Aran/10ply) in:
- Brown - 150g
- Cream - 50g
- Hook: 4.5 mm (H) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Measuring tape
Gauge
To check your gauge, make a 4x4 inch square in dc (double crochet). You should have about 12 stitches and 8 rows. Adjust your hook size as necessary to match this gauge.
Abbreviations
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- dc - double crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
- st(s) - stitch(es)
Instructions
Body of the Top
- Start with a slip knot and ch 34 (adjust for larger/smaller sizes).
- Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook, dc across (32 dc). Turn.
- Row 2-12: Ch 3, dc across (32 dc). Turn.
- After row 12, fasten off and weave in ends. This will be the front piece. Measure approximately 12 inches from the bottom edge to adjust for your desired length.
Strap
- Using brown yarn, ch 50 (or desired length for the neck strap).
- Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc across for 48 chains. Turn.
- Repeat this for 4 more rows. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Make another strap for the other side.
Daisy Flowers
- With cream yarn, create a magic circle.
- Round 1: Ch 1, 12 sc into the circle. Pull tight to close. Sl st to join.
- Round 2: Ch 2, (dc in next sc, ch 2, sl st in next sc) repeat 6 times. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
- Make 2 flowers. Position them on the center of your top and sew using the long tails from each flower.
Finishing
Weave in any loose ends using a tapestry needle. To block the piece and help it hold its shape, lightly mist with water and lay flat to dry.
Optional Variations
Feel free to add more flowers or adjust the colors to suit your personal style. You can also modify the length of the straps for a crisscross pattern!