Rainbow Daisy Crop Top
This vibrant Rainbow Daisy Crop Top is perfect for summer days or beach outings! Featuring colorful stripes and cute flower appliqués, it’s a fun and stylish addition to any wardrobe. Whether you're looking to impress at a festival or just want to show off your crafty side, this pattern is for you!
Rainbow Daisy Crop Top
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in red, yellow, green, blue, and white (approximately 50g of each color)
- Hook: 4.5 mm (G) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving ends
Gauge: 15 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in double crochet. Measure your gauge by making a small swatch (4x4 inches) and counting the stitches and rows.
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp: space
Instructions:
Body of the Top:
- Ch 60 using red yarn. This will be the foundation chain for the width of the top.
- Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook (this counts as your first dc), then dc in each ch across (total 58 dc). Turn.
- Row 2: Ch 3 (this counts as first dc), dc in the next dc and in each dc across (58 dc). Turn.
- Repeat Row 2 until your piece measures 16 inches in height, ending on a right side row. You should have around 15 rows in total.
Color Stripes:
- Change to yellow yarn. Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *change to green, dc in next 3 dc*, repeat from * to * across the row. Each color section should be 3-5 dc wide. Turn.
- Continue alternating colors (blue, red, etc.) for a total of 5 stripes, making sure to keep the height at 16 inches.
Flower Appliqués:
- With white yarn, ch 5 and join to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 1, work 10 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st.
- Round 2: Ch 2, (dc, ch 2, sl st) in each sc around for petal shapes. Join and end off yarn.
- Make 4 flowers.
Assembly:
- Position 2 flowers on the front as desired and sew them on securely with a yarn needle.
- Attach a length of yarn at each corner of the top for ties, ensuring they’re about 20 inches long.
Finishing:
- Weave in all ends with a yarn needle.
- To block, gently steam your fabric to set the stitches if needed.
Optional Variations:
- Use different color combinations for a personalized touch.
- Add fringes or beads for extra flair!
Enjoy your vibrant, handmade Rainbow Daisy Crop Top that's sure to brighten your days!