Light, breezy, and oh-so-stylish — meet your new favorite warm-weather project: the Crochet Dianella Top! This crochet summer top free pattern is the perfect blend of simplicity and elegance, designed with comfort and versatility in mind. Whether you’re heading to the beach or brunch, this crochet women top free pattern has you covered — literally and fashionably.
Created using an easy crochet stitch that’s perfect for beginners and satisfying for seasoned makers, the Dianella Top works up quickly and looks amazing in lightweight cotton yarn. If you’re looking for a crochet top tutorial that’s beginner-friendly but still chic enough to wear out, you’re in the right place.
To make things even easier, this post includes a step-by-step video tutorial, so you can follow along visually from start to finish. Whether you prefer written instructions or like to stitch with a video guide, the Crochet Dianella Top free pattern has everything you need.
Let’s dive into the details and get you started on your new favorite crochet summer top!
Notes
– This pattern is written in US terms.
– 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.
– This pattern made as Sizes S (M, L, XL, XXL and 3XL ).
– In this picture I have demonstrated with size Medium.
– This top is worked flat in two separate pieces from the bottom up and then sewn together.
– Ch 3 counts as 1st dc
– Video tutorial is available on my Youtube channel Yelena Style Crochet.
Materials
– Yarn: Silky Soft Yarn by Loops & Threads, Color – Purple, Rayon from bamboo, Yarn Weight: Light (3)
– Substitutes : Any DK weight yarn, preferably cotton
– 3.5 mm hook
– Scissors
– Tapestry needle
– Optional: stitch marker
How to Get the Free Adds Pattern
The Dianella Crochet Top Pattern is available as an ad free, digital and downloadable PDF format on my Etsy shop linked bellow. With detailed photos and clear instructions, you’ll have your top finished in no time.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE ILARYA CROCHET LACE TOP PATTERN ON ETSY
Abbreviations
US terms used
| ** | Repeat instructions defined number of times |
| [ ] | Work these instructions in the same stitch |
| Eor | End of row |
| Hdc | Half double crochet |
| Dc | Double crochet |
| Ch | Chain |
| Rep | Repeat |
| Sk | Skip |
| Sl st | Slip Stitch |
| Sp(s) | Space(s) |
| St(s) | Stitch(es) |
Gauge
4×4 in (10 cm x 10cm) – 19sts x 12 rows
Dianella Crochet Top Video Tutorial
Stitch Information
For this stitch combination you should know the single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet. It is a very easy stitch combination to make and it is suitable for beginners. It is a repeat of two different rows.
Measurements
| Size | Width (in) | Height (in) |
| S | 16.5 | 19 |
| M | 18.5 | 21 |
| L | 20.5 | 21 |
| XL | 22.5 | 23 |
| XXL | 24.5 | 23 |
| 3XL | 26.5 | 25 |
Start Chains
| Size | Back Panel | Front Panel |
| S | 69 + 2 | 69 + 2 |
| M | 78 + 2 | 78 + 2 |
| L | 87 + 2 | 87 + 2 |
| XL | 96 + 2 | 96 + 2 |
| XXL | 105 + 2 | 105 + 2 |
| 3XL | 114 + 2 | 114 + 2 |
Back Panel
Chain multiple of 3 + 2
Chain 71 ( 80, 89, 98, 107, 116)
Row 1: Ch sc into the first same st, ch sc in each st until eor.
Row 2: Ch 2, ch (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) into the same first st. *sk 2, ch (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) into the same next st. Rep from * until eor. At the end sk 2, ch 1 sc into the last st.
Row 3, 4, 5, 6, 7: Rep Row 2
Row 8: Ch 3, turn, dc into the same st, [*sk 2, 3dc in next st*] rep until eor, 2dc in last st.
Row 9: Rep Row 8
Rows 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15: Rep Row 2
Rows 16 and Row 17: Rep Row 8
Rows 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23: Rep Row 2
Rows 24 an Row 25: Rep Row 8
Rows 26, 27, 28, 29: Rep Row 2
Alternate the pattern combination as follows:
| Size | Number of rows (Part A) See the Picture For the Back Panel |
| S | 29 |
| M | 33 |
| L | 33 |
| XL | 37 |
| XXL | 37 |
| 3XL | 42 |
Decrease part on the sides
Size S, Row 30: Sk 3 st(s) on both sides (see the arrow A in the picture bellow)
Size M and L, Row 34: Sk 6 st(s) on both sides (see the arrow A in the picture bellow)
Size XL and XXL, Row 40: Sk 9 st(s) on both sides (see the arrow A in the picture bellow)
Size 3XL, Row 46: Sk 9 st(s) (see the arrow A in the picture bellow)
Continue alternate the combination as follows:
| Size | Number of Rows (Part B) See the Picture For the Back Panel |
| S | 15 |
| M | 17 |
| L | 17 |
| XL | 19 |
| XXL | 19 |
| 3XL | 20 |
Bellow are the total numbers of rows for each size you should have for the back panel.
Size S: by Row 44
Size M: by Row 50
Size L: by Row 50
Size XL: by Row 56
Size XXL: by Row 56
Size 3XL: by Row 62
Front Panel
Chain multiple of 3 + 2
Chain 71 ( 80, 89, 98, 107, 116)
Row 1: Ch sc into the first same st, ch sc in each st until eor.
Row 2: Ch 2, ch (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) into the same first st. *sk 2, ch (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) into the same next st. Rep from * until eor. At the end sk 2, ch 1 sc into the last st.
Row 3, 4, 5, 6, 7: Rep Row 2
Row 8: Ch 3, turn, dc into the same st, [*sk 2, 3dc in next st*] rep until eor, 2dc in last st.
Row 9: Rep Row 8
Rows 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15: Rep Row 2
Alternate the pattern combination as follows:
| Size | Number of rows (Part A) See the Picture For the Back Panel |
| S | 29 |
| M | 33 |
| L | 33 |
| XL | 39 |
| XXL | 39 |
| 3XL | 42 |
Continue alternate the combination as follows:
| Size | Number of rows (Part B) See the picture for the front panel | Number of rows (part C) See the picture for the front panel |
| S | 12 | 3 |
| M | 14 | 3 |
| L | 14 | 3 |
| XL | 16 | 3 |
| XXL | 16 | 3 |
| 3XL | 16 | 4 |
Straps (C Part)
For the straps continue to follow the same pattern:
For size S that will be rows 42, 43, 44.
For size M will be rows 48, 49, 50
For size L will be rows 48, 49, 50
For size XL will be rows 54, 55, 56
For size XXL will be rows 54, 55, 56
For size 3XL will be rows 59, 60, 61 62
Width for the straps:
The last rows continue the same pattern on both sides by using the number of stitches from the table bellow.
| Size | Stitches (part D) see the picture bellow |
| S | 12 |
| M | 15 |
| L | 15 |
| XL | 18 |
| XXL | 18 |
| 3XL | 21 |
Assembly
Lay both pieces together with the wrong sides facing up.
Start from shoulders and sew on both sides.
We will sew it inside out then turn right side out when done.
Start sewing from the bottom up to the under arm
Neck, armholes and bottom borders for the crochet top
Attach yarn in any stitch.
Row 1: Ch sc in each st across
Row 2: Ch sl st in each st across
Enjoy Your Dianella Crochet Lace Top!
How do you skip 6 stitches on the decrease? When I get to the end, if i turn and skip there is a long thread u til I start the next row?
Hi Lori, make slip stitches.