Off the Shoulder Crop Top - Free Crochet Pattern + Video tutorial

Design Inspiration

If you know me (or have seen any of my crochet designs) I LOVE crop tops :). Crop tops, cropped sweaters, cropped cardigans, cropped anything! I wanted to create a simple, clean silhouette that could be draped off one shoulder but not be in danger of falling down. This design can also be worn as boat neck top.

Summer is officially over in New Zealand but this design can easily be worn year-round. I’m planning on making this design in merino wool which will make this design the perfect sweater top over long sleeves or turtlenecks in the winter!

In general, I think cropped lengths are super flattering and fit a wide variety of body types. But if you prefer longer tops don’t worry, I’ve included alteration instructions letting you know where you can extend the top to create the perfect length for you 🙂

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Yarn

I used Lion Brand’s 24/7 Cotton Yarn in the colour White (100). (In New Zealand, you can easily find it at Spotlight). I love how crisp and fresh the white cotton stitches look, especially when complemented with a summer tan! This cotton yarn is great for warmer temperatures as it creates a breezy and airy top that isn’t too heavy. 24/7 Cotton is classified as a medium category 4 yarn (aran/worsted/10 ply) however, I find its closer to a DK weight yarn. If you're substituting this yarn make sure to look for a yarn that's suitable for a 4mm (US G) crochet hook.

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Video Tutorial

LEVEL: Easy

Pattern notes:

*The sample in the video for this pattern is size XS.

*The sizing guide follows size XS/S(M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL). E.g. “Ch 112(128, 144, 160, 176, 192) means Ch 112 for XS/S, Ch 128 for M, Ch 144 for L, Ch 160 for XL, Ch 176 for 2XL, Ch 192 for 3XL.”

*HDC 10 means ‘HDC into the next 10 stitches”, HDC 47 = ‘HDC into the next 47 stitches’ etc.

*2HDC = ‘Place 2HDC into the same stitch’

*Ch 2 always counts as a stitch

*Cotton yarn can stretch a lot, depending from yarn to yarn. For the best fit results, I suggest trying on your top multiple times throughout creating this garment.

*The yoke on this garment is not symmetrical as this design is intended to be worn off the shoulder.

*Measurements are taken from the garment lying flat on the ground. Please note that measurements can easily change due to gauge, tension and yarn.

*This pattern uses US crochet terms

Materials

Yarn – Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton – Aran/Worsted (10 ply), 170m/100g, 100% Mercerised Cotton in White (100)

XS/S = 2.5 skeins, M = 3, L = 4, XL = 5, 2XL = 6, 3 XL = 7

4mm (US G) Crochet Hook

Darning Needle

4 Stitch markers

Scissors

Stitches & Abbreviations

Ch = Chain

Sl st = Slip Stitch

HDC = Half Double Crochet

HDC2tog = Half Double Crochet 2 stitches together

SC = Single Crochet

MEASUREMENTS: cm

Bust: 86(96, 106, 116, 126, 136)

Waist: 68(77, 85, 93, 101.5, 109.5)

Armhole: 34(40.5, 45.5, 50.5, 55.5, 60.5)

Length: 34(39, 41, 43, 45, 48)

MEASUREMENTS: inches

Bust: 34(38, 42, 45.5 49.5, 53.5)

Waist: 27(30, 33.5, 36.5, 40, 43)

Armhole: 13.5(16, 18, 20, 22, 34)

Length: 13.5 (15.5, 16, 17, 18, 19)

GAUGE:
10cm/4” square = 16 stitches wide x 12 rows tall in half double crochet

Thea Off The Shoulder Crop Top Pattern

Neckline

FOUNDATION CHAIN: Ch 112(128, 144, 160, 176, 192). Sl st into the first chain. Make sure your chain is not twisted!
*Note: in the video stitch markers were placed in the foundation chain. This actually makes it more difficult to stitch into the chains so I recommend placing the stitch markers in ROUND 1.

ROUND 1: Ch 2, HDC 34(38, 42, 46, 50, 54), *HDC, Ch1, HDC* into the same stitch – place a stitch marker in the chain space.
HDC 19(23, 27, 31, 35, 39), *HDC, Ch1, HDC* into the same stitch – place a stitch marker in the chain space.
HDC 35(39, 43, 47, 51, 55), *HDC, Ch1, HDC* into the same stitch – place a stitch marker in the chain space.
HDC 19(23, 27, 31, 35, 39) *HDC, Ch1, HDC* into the same stitch – place a stitch marker in the chain space. Sl st into the 2^nd chain at the start of the round.

<Total stitches: 116(132, 148, 164, 180, 196) + 4 chains.>
Every time you stitch in the chain space remove the stitch marker and place it in the new chain space.

ROUND 2: Ch 2, HDC 36(40, 44, 48, 52, 56), *HDC, Ch1, HDC* into the chain space – Remove the stitch marker and place it in the new chain space.
HDC 21(25, 29, 33, 37, 41), *HDC, Ch1, HDC* into the chain space.
HDC 37(41, 45, 49, 53, 57), *HDC, Ch1, HDC* into the chain space.
HDC 21(25, 29, 33, 37, 41), *HDC, Ch1, HDC* into the chain space. Sl st into the 2^nd chain at the start of the round.

<Total stitches: 124(140, 156, 172, 188, 204) + 4 chains.>

ROUND 3: Ch 2, HDC in every stitch until the first chain space, *HDC, Ch1, HDC* into the chain space.
HDC in every stitch until the next chain space, *HDC, Ch1, HDC* into the chain space.
HDC in every stitch until the 3^rd chain space *HDC, Ch1, HDC* into the chain space.
HDC in every stitch until the last chain space. *HDC, Ch1, HDC* into the chain space. Sl st into the 2^nd chain at the start of the round.

<Total stitches: 132(148, 164, 180, 196, 212) + 4 chains.>

Repeat ROUND 3 until you finish ROUND 17(19, 21, 23, 25, 27).
<Total stitches: 244(276, 308, 340, 372, 404) + 4 chains>

*Your total stitch count will increase by 8 after each round.

Body

BODY ROUND 1: Ch 2, HDC in every stitch until you reach the first stitch marker/chain space. HDC in the chain space with a stitch marker then HDC into the next chain space with a stitch marker. HDC in every stitch until you reach the next stitch marker. HDC in the chain space with a stitch marker then HDC into the next chain space with a stitch marker. Sl st into the 2^nd chain at the start of the round.

BODY ROUND 2: Ch 2, HDC in every stitch in the round. Sl st into the 2^nd chain at the start of the round.

Repeat ROUND 2 until you reach the correct round for your size.

XS/S: Work to ROUND 4

M: Work to ROUND 6

L: Work to ROUND 6

XL: Work to ROUND 8

2XL: Work to ROUND 8

3XL: Work to ROUND 10

*You can add or remove rows to achieve your desired length minus the waist decrease. Keep in mind that the Waist Decrease adds 9cm/3.5”

*If you want your top to have a loose, boxy fit (with no waist decrease) you can repeat BODY ROUND 2 until you reach your desired length and then proceed to ‘DECREASE ROUND 13’.

Waist Decrease

DECREASE ROUND 1: Ch 2, *HDC2tog, HDC 10(13, 14, 16, 18, 19)*. )*. Repeat *-* until the end of the round. (You can end with a HDC2tog or an HDC. E.g. if you’ve placed a HDC2tog and have 7 stitches left, just HDC in the last 7 stitches).
Sl st into the 2^nd chain at the start of the round.

ALL SIZES: Repeat DECREASE ROUND 1 until ROUND 6

*If you find that the decrease is too tight, decrease fewer rounds of DECREASE ROUND 1

*If you want the top to be tighter, add more rounds of DECREASE ROUND 1 until you achieve your desired fit

DECREASE ROUND 7: Ch 2, HDC in each stitch in the round. Sl st into the 2^nd chain at the start of the round.

ALL SIZES: Repeat DECREASE ROUND 7 until ROUND 12

DECREASE ROUND 13: Ch 1 (counts as a stitch), SC in every stitch in the round. Sl st into the first chain. Fasten off.

Sleeves

Insert your hook in any stitch along the armhole, secure your yarn and pull through a loop.

SLEEVE ROUND 1: Ch 2, *HDC2tog, HDC2tog, HDC*, repeat * - * until the end of the round. (You can end with a HDC2tog or HDC e.g. If you only have 1 stitch left over, HDC into the last stitch). Sl st into the 2^nd chain at the start of the round.

SLEEVE ROUND 2: Ch 2, 2HDC in every stitch in the round. Sl st into the 2^nd chain at the start of the round.

SLEEVE ROUND 3-4: Ch 2, HDC in every stitch in the round. Sl st into the 2^nd chain at the start of the round. Fasten off.

Repeat SLEEVE instructions for the other side.

Weave in all of your ends.

Congratulations! You've finished your Thea Off the Shoulder top!

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