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    February 22, 2019

    Crochet Ruffle Sleeve Crop Top Pattern + Video Tutorial


    Hello everyone!

    I'm so excited to share my first crochet pattern with you! Versatile and feminine, the Stephanie crochet sweater top has ruffled short sleeves and a round neck. This crochet pattern is also accompanied by a YouTube tutorial 🙂

    model wearing hunter green crochet top with ruffle sleeves and holding a mug


    The highlight of this piece is definitely the ruffle sleeves! I love how they create a different and modern silhouette. You can wear this top year-round in winter, autumn, spring or use aran cotton yarn for a breezy, fun summer ruffle top! I think it would great over a long sleeve shirt or turtleneck during colder months and it's perfect paired with a high waisted denim skirt, jeans or over a wrap dress.

    back view of crochet ruffle sleeve top


    This crochet top is a perfect beginner project because its almost entirely made up of double crochet. Worked as one piece from the neck down, this pattern gives you the freedom to crochet this top to the perfect fit and length for your body. I chose to make this top in a cropped length because it's the middle of summer in New Zealand and very hot!

    Scroll down to watch the YouTube video or purchase a printable written PDF pattern here.

    green crochet top with denim skirt
    back view of ruffle sleeve tee crochet pattern


    For this top, instead of ch3 at the beginning of every round I used a no turning chain stitch. I think it makes the seam a lot less noticeable yay! 🙂 Can you spot the seam?

    Yarn


    I used Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran in the colour 'Racing Green'. The yarn is 100% acrylic and great quality for the price. I love it because it's so soft and slides easily over the crochet hook. You can use any yarn that is suitable for a 5mm (US H/8) crochet hook. I'm currently working up another top in this pattern in cotton yarn which is perfect for Spring or Summer!

    close up on ruffle sleeve of easy crochet top pattern

    Video tutorial


    Skill Level: Beginner
    Sizes: XS/S (M, L, XL)

    This pattern is in English and uses US crochet terms.

    Slip stich = Sl st
    Double crochet = DC
    Double crochet 2 together = DC2tog
    Single crochet = SC

    Materials

    Yarn – Aran/Worsted/10 ply. I used Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran in the colour Racing Green (227) – (100% Acrylic)
    5mm (US H/8) Crochet Hook
    Scissors
    Stitch Markers
    Darning Needle

    This is a wonderful pattern for a crochet beginner or a quick project for an advanced crocheter.

    Etsy printable PDF pattern HERE

    Add it to your Ravelry queue HERE

    I hope you all enjoy this pattern!
    Please share your work on Instagram with #forthefrills or tag me @forthefrills 🙂

    pin image of crochet ruffle sleeve top

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    Comments

    1. Laura says

      February 21, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      I SO want to make this!! What is the gauge? How many yards did you use? Maybe I somehow skimmed by, but I didn't see either listed.

      Reply
      • Grace says

        February 21, 2020 at 8:57 pm

        Hi Laura, this pattern is available as an inexpensive, ad-free pdf on Etsy All gauge and yarn information is in the pdf 🙂

        Reply
    2. Anaïs de Mun says

      March 14, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      Heey, I just love your tutorials, they are beautiful and your explainations are sooo great, I don't know how to communicate with you but here.
      I had a question, is it possible that I leave you a photo of a top and that you eplain it on a video, or with written instructions ?

      Reply
      • Grace says

        March 21, 2020 at 10:25 pm

        Hi Anais, you can send me a photo on Instagram @forthefrills and I'll try to add it to my wip list 🙂 Grace

        Reply
      • Victoria says

        April 04, 2020 at 2:46 am

        Hi grace! Thanks for sharing this. May I ask how much yarn you used? In my country we say how many grams of material, don't know how you measure it, but any measure would be useful. Thanks!

        Reply
    3. Sarah says

      May 09, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      Hi I was just wondering if you had a size chart for this pattern? I just want to make sure I can get the right fit. I'm a bit large on the bust size.

      Reply
      • Grace says

        May 09, 2020 at 11:07 pm

        Hi Sarah, This pattern follows the bust size chart from the Craft Yarn Council Standard Measurements - https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/woman-size but since it's a top down pattern you can try it on as you crochet to make sure it perfectly fits your exact bust measurement 🙂 Grace

        Reply
        • Sarah says

          May 11, 2020 at 11:59 am

          That's great Grace thank you so much. I am going to get started on this ASAP 😉

          Reply
    4. Lina M Tobon says

      November 04, 2021 at 6:23 pm

      Could you please tell me where to find the measurements for M and L sized. I'd love to make this top!!!!!
      Thank you
      Lina

      Reply
    5. audrey says

      January 29, 2022 at 12:44 am

      Hello! Did you remove the free pattern? I can only find the ad-free version on your etsy. Since I'm new to crochet it's helpful to me to see the pattern before purchase! Thanks!

      Reply
    6. Frances says

      April 08, 2022 at 11:00 am

      Hello! I was wondering if I could use Paintbox Cotton Aran yarn for this project instead of Acrylic and still get the same affect. I have noticed that some of your other patterns have used it and wanted to know if it would look the same if I used a lighter yarn for a summer top.

      Reply

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