The Forget-Me-Not Top is an elegant, easy crochet top pattern! Made with cotton aran yarn, this modern crochet top will keep you cool all summer long!
This free crochet pattern is also accompanied by a video tutorial!
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The Forget-Me-Not Top has boxy fit complemented by a wide boat neck and cute scallop edging. This design is created from the neck down so you can easily customise the length to fit your style!
The top is worked up in easy double crochets and the shells are created by placing 5 double crochets in the same stitch which makes such an easy yet detailed edging! The shape of this top is so versatile that you could also easily leave off the scallop edging for a chic and simple summer crochet top.
Design Inspiration
I loved the idea of creating a summer top with a shell border because to me summer = beach = shells! However, once I finished I noticed that the edging looked like the petals of blue Forget-Me-Not flowers, so the name Forget-Me-Not Top was born! I love how the scalloped edging adds a nice feminine detail to the simple t-shirt style.
I really wanted to create a neck down top since this construction makes it so easy to alter length and even though its summer in the Northern hemisphere you could easily extend the sleeves to create a long-sleeved top! The boat neck also sings ‘summer’ to me and the clean, modern silhouette is super flattering on all body types 🙂
Looking for more free crochet patterns?
1. Sea Breeze Tank Top / 2. Tie Strap Crop Top / 3. Easy V-neck Tee
Yarn
For this design, I used Rico Creative Cotton Aran in the colour Light Blue (32). It’s a standard, 100% cotton and the shade range is amazing! The only thing is that I felt like the skeins I used had quite a few knots. 3 out of the 4 skeins I used had knots and 1 skein even had 3 knots! It seemed like a bit too much for a 50g ball … Maybe I was just unlucky?
For a comparable yarn, I’d recommend Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran, it’s a similar price point and I find it soft and easy to use. Since it’s a bit softer than the Rico Creative Cotton it glides more easily over the crochet hook, therefore it doesn’t split as much.
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Notes
*The sizing guide follows size XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL). E.g. “Ch 88(96, 104, 112, 120, 128, 136), means Ch 88 for XS, Ch 96 for Small, Ch 104 for Medium, Ch 112 for Large, Ch 120 for XL, Ch 128 for 2XL and Ch 136 for 3XL.
*"DC 10" means DC into the next 10 stitches.
*"2DC" means place 2 DC into the same stitch.
*Ch 3 always counts as a stitch unless otherwise noted.
*Ch 3 can be replaced with a ‘No Turning Chain Stitch’ which reduces the visible seam.
*Total stitches are indicated between < >.
*This pattern uses US crochet terms.
LEVEL: Easy
Materials
Yarn – Rico Creative Cotton Aran – Aran/Worsted (10 ply), 85m/50g, 100% Cotton, Light Blue (32)
XS = 4 skeins, S = 5, M = 6, L = 7, XL = 7, 2XL, = 8, 3XL = 9
Stitches & Abbreviations
Ch = Chain
Sl st = Slip Stitch
SC = Single Crochet
SC2tog = Single Crochet 2 stitches together
DC = Double Crochet
Rep = repeat
St(s) = stitch(es)
SPECIAL STITCHES:
Scallop – 5DC into the same stitch
GAUGE: 10cm/4” square = 13 stitches wide x 9 rows tall in double crochet
MEASUREMENTS cm:
Bust: 76, 87, 94, 105, 112, 123, 130
Armhole: 15, 16.5, 17.5, 19, 20.5, 22, 23
Length: 42, 43, 44.5, 46, 47, 48.5, 50
MEASUREMENTS inches:
Bust: 30, 34, 37, 41, 44, 48, 51
Armhole: 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9
Length: 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5
Forget-Me-Not Top Crochet Pattern
Yoke
FOUNDATION CHAIN: Ch 88(96, 104, 112, 120, 128, 136), sl st into the 1st ch to form a ring. Make sure that your stitches aren’t twisted!
ROUND 1: Ch 3, DC 8(9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14), 2DC – place a st marker in the 2nd DC,
DC 9(10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15), 2DC – place a st marker in the 2nd DC,
DC 13(14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19), 2DC – place a st marker in the 2nd DC,
*DC 9(10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15), 2DC – place a st marker in the 2nd DC; rep from * 2 more times, DC 13(14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19), 2DC – place a st marker in the 2nd DC, DC 9(10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15), 2DC – place a st marker in the 2nd DC, sl st to join.
<96(104, 112, 120, 128, 136, 144)>
ROUND 2: Ch 3, DC 9(10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15), 2DC, DC 10(11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16), 2DC, DC 14(15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20), 2DC, *DC 10(11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16), 2DC; rep from * 2 more times, DC 14(15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20), 2DC, DC 10(11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16), 2DC, sl st to join.
<104(112, 120, 128, 136, 144, 152)>
*When stitching into the st with a st marker, always remove and replace the st marker on top of the 2nd DC.
ROUND 3: Ch 3, *DC in each st until the st marker, 2DC in st with a st marker; rep from * until the end, sl st to join.
<112(120, 128, 136, 144, 152, 160)>
Repeat ROUND 3 until ROUND 11(12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17).
<176(192, 208, 224, 240, 256, 272)>
Remove all st markers.
YOKE INCREASE ROUND 1: Ch 3, DC in each st until end of the round, sl st to join.
YOKE INCREASE ROUND 2: Ch 3, DC in each st until end of the round, sl st to join.
YOKE INCREASE ROUND 3: Ch 3, DC 35(39, 41, 45, 47, 51, 53) – insert a st marker, DC 37(37, 41, 41, 45, 45, 49) – insert a st marker, DC 51(59, 63, 71, 75, 83, 87) – insert a st marker, DC 37(37, 41, 41, 45, 45, 49) – insert a st marker, DC 15(19, 21, 25, 27, 31, 33) until end of the round.
<176(192, 208, 224, 240, 256, 272)>
After YOKE INCREASE ROUND 3, st markers should be in the following stitches:
XS: 36th, 73rd, 124th and 161st stitches
S: 40th, 77th, 136th and 173rd stitches
M: 42nd, 83rd, 146th and 187th stitches
L: 46th, 87th, 158th and 199th stitches
XL: 48th, 93rd, 168th and 213th stitches
2XL: 52nd, 97th, 180th and 225th stitches
3XL: 54th, 103rd, 190th and 239th stitches
*You can try on the top – the stitch markers should just stretch to touch underneath your underarms and fit over your bust (it will be snug).
If the top is too tight/not long enough ADD more rows of YOKE INCREASE ROUND 1.
Once you’re satisfied with the fit, do not fasten off, move directly onto BODY instructions.
BODY
ROUND 1: Ch 3, DC in each st until the 1st st marker, DC into the st with the 1st st marker, DC into the st with the 2nd st marker (You have created your first armhole),
DC in each stitch until the 3rd st marker, DC into the st with the 3rd st marker, DC into the st with the 4th st marker (You have created your 2nd armhole), DC in each st until the end of the round, sl st to join.
<104(120, 128, 144, 152, 168, 176)>
ROUND 2: Ch 3, DC in each st until end of the round, sl st to join.
<104(120, 128, 144, 152, 168, 176)>
Repeat ROUND 2 until ROUND 15.
*You can add or remove rounds to reach your desired length. The scallop edging adds 1.5cm/0.5” of length to the top.
ROUND 16: Ch 1 (counts as a stitch), SC in each st until the end of the round, sl st to join.
<104(120, 128, 144, 152, 168, 176)>
ROUND 17: Skip 1st st, *skip 1 st, scallop, skip 1 st, sl st; rep from * until end (last sl st should be in the first st of the round), fasten off.
You should have <26(30, 32, 36, 38, 42, 44)> scallops.
SLEEVES
Insert your hook along the base of the armhole, secure yarn and pull through a loop.
ROUND 1: Ch 1(counts as a stitch), SC in each st of the round, in between the 2 st markers place 2 SC2tog, sl st to join.
<40(40, 44, 44, 48, 48, 52)>
ROUND 2: Skip 1st st, *skip 1 st, scallop, skip 1 st, sl st; rep from * until end (last sl st should be in the first st of the round), fasten off.
You should have <10(10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13)> scallops.
Repeat SLEEVE instructions for the 2nd sleeve.
Weave in all of your ends.
You've finished your Forget-Me-Not Top!
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Hi! This is such a great pattern but I wonder if adjusting the sleeve size would affect anything? I'm a size medium im every part but I need more than 44 chains for the sleeve to fit my arm. Can I just add more chains to that? Many thanks, much love from the Philippines!
Hi, what is the gauge for this project? I really want to make it
Hello, what gauge should I meet for this project? Thank you.
Hi Alexa, the gauge is 10cm/4” square = 13 stitches wide x 9 rows tall in double crochet 🙂
Thanks for the feee pattern. I used Caron latte cakes. I would like to show you a picture
Hi Heather, I'm so glad you enjoyed the pattern! You can share the photo on Instagram by tagging @forthefrills and using #forthefrills. Grace 🙂
Kia ora Grace!
I made this crochet scallop top yesterday in a size M for a loose fit. It turned out beautiful. One thing that concerns me is the neck. The neck turned out to be bigger than I expected. Is there a way to add a few rows to the already made neck to make it smaller?
Thank you in advance!
Elisa (former Kiwi but now living in Japan 🙂 )
Hi Elisa, glad you liked the pattern 🙂 Yes this pattern is kind of in between a boat neck and a crew neck but if you'd like to add a smaller neckline for size M you could attach your yarn to the top of the neckline and then repeat *DC 9, DC2tog; around to make the neckline smaller. For the 2nd round *DC 8, DC2tog; around etc. I hope this helps! Grace 🙂
I really want to make this but I am completely stuck. I have never crocheted in my life. Will I be able to do this?? It seems really complex and also which hook do you recommend?? Thank you soo much!!
Hi Macy,
I'd recommend starting with learning basic stitches (you can find great tutorials on Youtube - you want to learn how to create a slip, chain, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet) and starting off with a beginner project - the 1 hour crochet beanie, simple crochet coasters or Skylar Tank Top are all great options! Once you're comfortable with the stitches you can try a project like this scallop top 🙂
Personally I love Clover crochet hooks (you can find them on Amazon) but the size of your hook depends on the type of yarn you're using.
I recommend starting with at least an aran/worsted yarn and a 5mm crochet hook (anything smaller and it might be difficult for you to clearly see your stitches).
I hope this helps, Grace 🙂
Hi,
I can't buy either of the yarns you recommend for this project. Which of the following do you think would suit this project. Caron one pound, Caron simply soft, Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton, or any other yarns?
Hi Lily,
I haven't used those yarns unfortunately but as long as you're using a DK / Light (3) yarn and meet the gauge you should be fine 🙂
Grace
Hi, would you recommend sizing up or down if you’re in between sizes? Thanks!
Hi Megan,
This top isn't super fitted so I'd recommend sizing down if you're in between sizes 🙂
Grace
Hello! I am using your Forget-Me-Not Top pattern to make my first crochet top! I am at Round 7 of a size medium (176 stitches around) and I realized something--if the rounds at this point are increasing by 8 stitches each round (because there is an extra stitch in each of the 8 marked stitches) then shouldn't the count at Round 13 (which is the last round before the yoke increase for size medium) be 224 instead of 208? If that's not the case please explain what I am doing wrong!
Hi Jessica,
At the end of Round 7 for size medium you should have 160 stitches - it sounds like maybe you started with extra foundation chains? Or maybe you've been adding an extra stitch at the end of each round? For Medium if you start with 104 chains and we increase by 8 sts 13 rounds, 8x13 = 104, so 104 + 104 = 208.
I hope this helps,
Grace
Thanks for responding. I think I realized what I did--I was counting Round 3 as Round 1 of the Round 3 pattern, while I should've just continued counting Round 3, Round 4, Round 5, etc. even though the directions changed, right? Looking back it seems like a silly mistake but I don't have much experience reading patterns--I only started doing so this year!
Hi Jessica,
Yes after you sl st to join you've started a new round 🙂 Grace
This is a very cute top! I would like to make it using Bernat Softee Baby 100% Acrylic. 5 oz/140 g. 3-Light. In white. 16 sc and 19 rows with a 4mm hook.
If so, is it possible to match the gauge to 13 stitches wide x 9 rows tall in double crochet?
Hey! wonderful pattern am making the top coming out really well!
Love all your other patterns.
With love from India!
I absolutely love this pattern! It is so darn simple. I can’t wait to see the finished product!😆
I'm starting this top and I'm confused in the video pattern you say repeat 3 times on the first round and the written pattern you say repeat 2 times I'm making a size medium, I only have like 10 months crocheting and I'm a little lost, can someone help me on round one I made 10 DC 2 Dc/ 11 DC 2 DC/ 15 DC 2DC/ 11DC 2 DC what should I do next MAKE 11 DC 2 DC TWICE??
Hi Maria,
As stated in the pattern you repeat from the point of the * 2 more times. So follow the stitch instructions that come after the *. If you're new to reading patterns I'd recommend searching 'read crochet pattern' on youtube and there are a lot of in depth tutorials.
Grace
Does the seam turn out straight? Should xxx we turn between rounds
Hi,
For this pattern I didn't turn after every row so the seam isn't straight but since I used a no turning chain stitch it isn't noticeable. If you want a straight seam, I'd recommend turning after every round.
Grace 🙂
Hello!! Thank toy very much for this free, beautiful pattern!! I am a beginner and did the chain 3 and the seam is not straight if I keep the stitch markers where you say. Would it be ok if I change position of the stitch markers and make the seam be in my back? I am just before the body making
Thank you!
I love this little top!! Thanks Grace for sharing your lovely patterns. Working on my second one . Love, love, love!!! 🥰
Hi,
I'm starting this top today and I'm confused about something. For the "yoke increase rounds" I don't see any extra stitches in the directions. It looks like it is just saying to DC in each stitch
Thanks
The yoke increase means that it is just getting longer. It is so that you can get the yoke of the shirt long enough to meet under the arms and cover more of the bust. You read the pattern right, I had the same trouble.
Dear Grace,
I just started to make this tee in size XL and I have a question. In round 1 I make the following DC: 1+12;13;17;13;13;13;17;13=112 and I have 120 chains. What should I do with the remaining 8 stitches? Just crochet DC and slipstitch? But it doesn't make any sense, because it won't be symmetrical.
Can you please help me?
Thank you,
Sophie
Hello im using 4ply for a medium sized top. Can u say the measurement deatils?
Brilliant video, very clear, thanks.
Hi,
I completed this project and it turned out good. I want full sleeves, can I add more line to the sleeves to make it longer ? will it turn good ?
Thank you
Helloo I just finished round 1 for this pattern for the large size and I can’t seem to get the right amount of stitches D: I added up all the stitches and they keep adding up to 119 instead of 120. I know I could just add an extra stitch to the end, but I don’t want to mess up the rest of the rounds since this is the first round. Is anyone else having this problem?
nvm, I realized the no-turning chain counts as a stitch, so it’s all good! Thank you for this pattern!! I’m halfway done making it for my grandma <3
Hi, can you post a video tutorial for this because i find it easier to watch a video than use it written, i also can't find the video tutorial for this top in the website.
Thanks,
Annabelle 😉