Get Summer-Ready with This Easy and Quick Crochet Crop Top Pattern
Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to show off your handmade style! If you’ve been looking for an easy and quick crochet crop top project that’s stylish, breathable, and beginner-friendly, you’re going to love the Avenida Crochet Crop Top Pattern. It’s cute, customizable, and — best of all — it’s a crochet crop top free pattern you can start today!
Why You’ll Love the Avenida Crochet Crop Top Pattern
The Avenida Crochet Crop Top is designed with comfort and simplicity in mind. Whether you’re heading to the beach, a festival, or just lounging around with friends, this top adds a breezy, boho-chic vibe to any outfit. The pattern uses basic stitches and minimal shaping, making it the ideal choice for beginners or anyone who wants a fun, fast project.
Highlights of the Pattern:
✅ Beginner-friendly instructions
✅ Uses simple stitches like single crochet and double crochet
✅ Works up quickly with minimal yarn
✅ Customizable sizing for the perfect fit
✅ Stylish, modern design perfect for summer
What You’ll Need
To create your crochet crop top, you’ll just need a few basics:
– cotton yarn
– A 3.5 mm or 4 mm crochet hook
– Scissors and a yarn needle
– Stitch markers (optional but helpful)
You’ll also want to choose a yarn color that reflects your personality — go bold with bright summer hues or keep it classic with neutrals like cream or taupe.
How to Get the Free Adds Pattern
The Avenida Crochet Crop Top Pattern is available as an ad free, digital and downloadable PDF format on my Esty shop. With detailed photos and clear instructions, you’ll have your top finished in no time.
💡 Tip: Pair your crochet crop top with high-waisted shorts or a flowy skirt for a complete handmade summer look!
Final Thoughts
If you’ve been searching for a go-to crochet crop top pattern that’s stylish, simple, and satisfying to make, the Avenida is the one. With this crochet crop top free pattern, you can enjoy the process and wear your creation with pride. So grab your yarn, hook, and get ready to crochet your new favorite top!
Avenida Crochet Crop Top: Notes
– This pattern is written in US terms
– Reversible stitch (pattern looks the same on both sides)
– Project is blocked upon completion
– Take measurements of your body so you can chain accurate amount of stitches
– All measurements are for the blocked final garment, not actual body size
– Ch 3 counts as 1st dc
– Add more rows to make longer
Avenida Crochet Crop Top: Supplies
– Yarn: 1 skein of Caron Cotton Cakes (530 yds/485m) (Substitute any DK weight yarn, preferably cotton)
– 3.5 mm crochet hook
– Tapestry
– Needle
– Scissors
– Measuring Tape
– Stitch Markers
Avenida Crochet Crop Top: Abbreviations
| ** | Repeat instructions between asterisks the defined number of times |
| 2sctog | Single crochet 2 stitches together |
| Ch | Chain |
| Dc | Double crochet |
| Eor | End of row |
| Rep | Repeat |
| Sc | Single Crochet |
| Sk | Skip |
| Sl st | Slip Stitch |
| St(s) | Stitch(es) |
| Sp | Space |
Avenida Crochet Crop Top: Gauge
4×4 in (10 cm x 10cm) 19st x 6 rows
Avenida Crochet Crop Top Measurements
Finished Sizes – After Blocking
| S | 16in W x 16.5in H | 41cm W x 42cm H |
| M | 17in W x 16.5in H | 43cm W x 42cm H |
| L | 19in W x 17in H | 48cm W x 43cm H |
| XL | 21in W x 18in H | 53cm W x 46cm H |
| XXL | 23in W x 20in H | 58.5cm W x 51cm H |
Avenida Crochet Crop Top: Starting Chains
| S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| 65 | 68 | 71 | 74 | 77 |
Level: Easy +
Avenida Crochet Crop Top Pattern
Back Panel
Chain multiple of 3 + 2
Ch 65 (68, 71, 74, 77) – Sizes S (M, L, XL, XXL)
This free crochet pattern is written to fit size medium
Ch 68
Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook, ch2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until eor
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, sk2, 3dc in next st, rep until eor, 2dc inlast st
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st, ch 2,sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until eor
Row 4: Rep Row 2
Row 5: Rep Row 3
Row 6: Rep Row 2
For Odd Number Rows (7, 9, 11…by17): Rep Row 3
For Even Number Rows (8, 10, 12…by 18): Rep Row 2
Decreasing part
Row 19: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog, ch 1, sk 1,sc into next st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until last combination, ch 1,sk 1, 2sctog
Row 20: Ch 3, turn, sk 1 st, 3dc in next st, sk 2, 3dc in next st, rep until eor, sk 1, 1 dc in the last st
Row 21: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog, sc in the next st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until last combination, ch 2, 2sctog in the last 2 sts
Row 22: Ch 3, turn, 2dc in the next st,sk 2, 3dc in next st, rep until last 4sts, at the end – sk 2, 2dc into next st, dc into last st
Row 23: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog, ch 2, sk2, 1sc in next st, ch 2, 2sctog at eor
Row 24: Ch 3, turn, sk 2, 3dc in next st, rep until last 3 sts, sk 2, dc in the last st
Right Strap
Size S: to row 34
Size M: to row 36
Size L: to row 38
Size XL: to row 42
Size XXL: to row 46
Row 25: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog, sc in next st, ch 2, sk 2, 1 sc in next st, rep 3 more times, sk 2, 2sctog
Row 26: Ch 3, turn, 2dc in next st, sk2, 3dc in the next st, rep 2 more times, sk 2, 2dc into next st (sc from previous row), dc in last st
Row 27: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, * ch 2,sk 2, sc*, rep to eor
Row 28: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, *sk 2, 3dc into the next st*, rep until last 3 sts, sk 2, 2dc into the last st
Row 29, 31, 33, 35: Rep Row 27
Row 30, 32, 34, 36: Rep Row 28
Left Strap
Row 25 to Row 34 (36, 38, 42,46): Attach yarn to the corner and repeat the same pattern as the Right Strap. *You may adjust length based on preference
Front Panel
Chain a multiple of 3+2
Ch 65 (68, 71, 74, 77)
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2,sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep to eor
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, sk2, 3dc in next st, rep to eor, 2dc in last st
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st, ch2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep to eor
Row 4: Rep Row 2
Row 5: Rep Row 3
Row 6: Rep Row 2
For Odd Number Rows (7, 9, 11…to17): Rep Row 3
For Even Number Rows (8, 10, 12…to 18): Rep Row 2
Decreasing part right side
Repeat the same pattern as Back Panel on the sides, except the middle cut off point. Sc in mid-point, then continue pattern until you are done the straps. Then attach yarn to opposite side and repeat.
Row 19: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog, ch 1, sk 1, sc in next st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep 10 more times, ch 2, sk 2, sc into exactly the middle.
Row 20: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, sk2, 3dc in next st, rep to eor, sk 1, 1 dc in last st
Row 21: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog, sc in next st, ch 2, sk 2, 1 sc in next st, rep until last combination, ch2, sk 2, sc in last st
Row 22: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, sk2, 3dc in next st, rep until last 4 sts,at the end sk 2, 2dc in next st, dc into last st
Row 23: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog, ch 2, sk 2,1sc in next st, rep until last combination, sk 2, sc into the last st
Row 24: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, sk 2, 3dc in next st, rep until last 3sts, sk2, dc in the last st
Right Strap
Row 25: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog, 1 sc in next st, ch 2, sk 2, 1 sc in next st, rep 3 more times, sk 2, 2sctog
Row 26: Ch 3, turn, 2dc in next st, sk2, 3dc in the next st, rep 2 more times, sk 2, 2dc in next st (sc from previous row) dc in last st
Row 27: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, ch 2,sk 2, 1 sc, rep to eor
Row 28: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, sk2, 3dc in next st, rep until last 3 sts,sk 2, 2dc into the last st
Row 29, 31, 33, 35: Rep Row 27
Row 30, 32, 34, 36: Rep Row 28
Left Strap
Row 19: Attach yarn. Ch 1, 2sctog, ch1, sk 1, sc in next st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep 10 more times, ch 2, sk2, sc into exactly the middle.
From Row 20 to Row 36 repeat the same pattern as right side.
Assembly
1.Lay both pieces together with the wrong sides facing up.
2.Start from shoulders and sew.
3.Sew from bottom of the side and sew up along until armpit, until Row 19 were you started to decrease.
4.Fasten off, weave in ends.
Neck Border
Attach yarn in any place,
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, sl st in base of ch3, sc 3, ch 3, sl st in base of ch 3, rep to eor. Join with sl st.
Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.
Make 2 cords if you choose to not sew up along under armpit on both sides. Each cord is 170 chains. Add beads for preference. Attach the cord through the Rows with Dc.
I used wet blocking, but you can choose whatever method you want, or none at all!
Enjoy!
