Looking for your next go-to summer top? Meet The Larisa Crochet Crop Top – a breezy, boho-inspired piece that’s as fun to make as it is to wear. This free crochet pattern is perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike, featuring simple stitches, a flattering cropped fit, and plenty of style. Whether you’re heading to the beach, a music festival, or just soaking up the sunshine, this easy crochet top will quickly become a wardrobe favorite.
With a step-by-step video tutorial included, you’ll be guided through the entire process — from the first chain to the final stitch. So grab your hook, choose your favorite cotton yarn, and get ready to create a handmade piece that’s effortlessly cool and uniquely yours.
Styling The Larisa Crop Top
The Larisa Crochet Crop Top is a versatile staple that brings a relaxed, boho flair to any outfit. Whether you’re heading to a summer market, beach day, or casual brunch, this top adds handmade charm to your look.
Here are some cute ways to style it:
Boho Vibes: Pair it with high-waisted denim shorts, a wide-brim hat, and some layered necklaces for that effortless festival-ready look.
Laid-back Layering: Throw it over a flowy maxi dress or a fitted tank top for a breezy layered outfit.
Beach Babe: Wear it as a swim cover-up with a sarong or over your favorite bikini for sun-soaked days.
Elevated Casual: Dress it up with high-rise linen trousers, statement earrings, and a light cardigan for evening strolls or summer nights out.
All-Year Wear: Layer it under a denim jacket or over a long-sleeve tee for a cozy transitional outfit when the temps start to drop.
Whether you’re dressing it up or keeping it casual, The Larisa is the perfect balance of comfort and style — handmade by you!
Materials You’ll Need for the Larisa Crochet Crop Top
– Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby Cotton Blend Feather Gray. Choose a lightweight cotton or cotton-blend yarn for breathability and comfort. The Larisa Crochet Top looks best in soft, pastel colors but feel free to pick whatever suits your style!
– Crochet Hook: 3 mm
– Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
– Stitch Markers: Optional, but helpful to keep track of rounds or sections.
– Measuring Tape: To ensure you get the right fit.
Larisa Crochet Crop Top Pattern
Level: Advance beginner
Notes
This pattern is written in US terms
– Project is blocked upon completion
– Take measurements of your body so you can chain accurate amount of stitches
– Multiple of 3 + 2 – see chart for size adjustments
– In this picture I have demonstrated with size Medium.
– All measurements are for the blocked final garment, not actual body size.
– This pattern made as Sizes S (M, L, XL, XXL and 3XL ).
– This top is worked flat in two separate pieces from the bottom up and then sewn together.
Abbreviations
US terms used
| ** | Repeat instructions defined number of times |
| [ ] | Work these instructions in the same stitch |
| Eor | End of row |
| Sc | Single crochet |
| Dc | Double crochet |
| Ch | Chain |
| Rep | Repeat |
| Sk | Skip |
| Sl st | Slip Stitch |
| Sp(s) | Space(s) |
| St(s) | Stitch(es) |
| Inc | Increase |
Gauge
4×4 in (10 cm x 10cm) – 18 sts x 24 rows
The first 5 rows and last 5 rows measure 1.5 inches – see arrow A in the picture bellow.
Stitch Information
For this stitch combination you should know the single crochet and double crochet. It is a very easy stitch combination to make and it is suitable for beginners. It is a repeat of three different rows.
Yarn needed:
Sizes S (M, L, XL, XXL and 3XL ).
190 (200, 230, 250, 300, 330) g
Measurements
| Size | Height (in) without straps | Width (in) Waist – bust | Straps (in) Height | Straps (in) Width (in) |
| S | 8.5 | 16.1 – 16.6 | 6 | 2 |
| M | 9.5 | 17.5 – 18 | 7 | 2 |
| L | 10.5 | 18.9 – 19.4 | 7 | 2 |
| XL | 11.5 | 20.3 – 20.8 | 8 | 2 |
| XXL | 12.5 | 21.7 – 22.2 | 8 | 2 |
| 3XL | 13.5 | 23.1 – 23.6 | 9 | 2 |
Start Chains
| Size | Back Panel | Front Panel |
| S | 66 + 2 | 66 + 2 |
| M | 72 + 2 | 72 + 2 |
| L | 78 + 2 | 78 + 2 |
| XL | 84 + 2 | 84 + 2 |
| XXL | 90 + 2 | 90 + 2 |
| 3XL | 96 + 2 | 96 + 2 |
Malvina Crochet Crop Top Pattern
Back and Front Panels ( make 2 identical panels)
Chain multiple of 3 + 2
Chain 68 ( 74, 80, 86, 92, 98)
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 in last 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: Ch 1, turn, sc into the same first st, ch sc in each st until eor
| Size | First part before Increase |
| S | Rows 7 to 12: Rep Row 6 |
| M | Rows 7 to 14: Rep Row 6 |
| L | Rows 7 to 16: Rep Row 6 |
| XL | Rows 7 to 18: Rep Row 6 |
| XXL | Rows 7 to 20: Rep Row 6 |
| 3XL | Rows 7 to 22: Rep Row 6 |
Starting from here for each size is a difference in number of rows.
| Size | The part with the Increase rows to last row |
| S | Row 13: Ch 1, turn, Inc, 2sc into the same first st, ch sc in the each st until last st, Inc, 2 sc into the last st. Row 14 and 15: Rep Row 6 Row 16: Rep Row 13 Rows 17 an 18: Rep Row 6 Row 19: Rep Row 13 Rows 20 to Row 37: Rep Row 6 Row 38: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until eor Row 39: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, sk2, 3dc in next st, rep until eor, 2dc in last st Row 40: Rep Row 38 Row 41: Rep Row 39 Row 42: Rep Row 38 |
| M | Row 15: Ch 1, turn, Inc, 2sc into the same first st, ch sc in the each st until last st, Inc, 2 sc into the last st. Row 16 and 17: Rep Row 6 Row 18: Rep Row 15 Rows 19 an 20: Rep Row 6 Row 21: Rep Row 15 Rows 22 to Row 42: Rep Row 6 Row 43: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until eor Row 44: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, sk2, 3dc in next st, rep until eor, 2dc in last st Row 45: Rep Row 43 Row 46: Rep Row 44 Row 47: Rep Row 43 |
| L | Row 17: Ch 1, turn, Inc, 2sc into the same first st, ch sc in the each st until last st, Inc, 2 sc into the last st. Row 18 and 19: Rep Row 6 Row 20: Rep Row 17 Rows 21 an 22: Rep Row 6 Row 23: Rep Row 17 Rows 18 to Row 47: Rep Row 6 Row 48: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until eor Row 49: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, sk2, 3dc in next st, rep until eor, 2dc in last st Row 50: Rep Row 48 Row 51: Rep Row 49 Row 52: Rep Row 48 |
| XL | Row 19: Ch 1, turn, Inc, 2sc into the same first st, ch sc in the each st until last st, Inc, 2 sc into the last st. Row 20 and 21: Rep Row 6 Row 22: Rep Row 19 Rows 23 an 24: Rep Row 6 Row 25: Rep Row 19 Rows 26 to Row 52: Rep Row 6 Row 53: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until eor Row 54: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, sk2, 3dc in next st, rep until eor, 2dc in last st Row 55: Rep Row 53 Row 56: Rep Row 54 Row 57: Rep Row 53 |
| XXL | Row 21: Ch 1, turn, Inc, 2sc into the same first st, ch sc in the each st until last st, Inc, 2 sc into the last st. Row 22 and 23: Rep Row 6 Row 24: Rep Row 21 Rows 25 an 26: Rep Row 6 Row 27: Rep Row 21 Rows 28 to Row 57: Rep Row 6 Row 58: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until eor Row 59: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, sk2, 3dc in next st, rep until eor, 2dc in last st Row 60: Rep Row 58 Row 61: Rep Row 59 Row 62: Rep Row 58 |
| 3XL | Row 23: Ch 1, turn, Inc, 2sc into the same first st, ch sc in the each st until last st, Inc, 2 sc into the last st. Row 24 and 25: Rep Row 6 Row 26: Rep Row 23 Rows 27 an 28: Rep Row 6 Row 29: Rep Row 23 Rows 30 to Row 62: Rep Row 6 Row 63: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until eor Row 64: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, sk2, 3dc in next st, rep until eor, 2dc in last st Row 65: Rep Row 63 Row 66: Rep Row 64 Row 67: Rep Row 63 |
Straps ( make 2) the panel is turned with the right side facing up.
Count 14 stitches from both corners, and into the 15th st attach yarn.
Row 1: Ch 3, dc in same st, *sk2, 3dc in next st, rep one more time, 2dc in the next st.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until eor
Row 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13: Rep Row 1 – Size S
Row 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14: Rep Row 2 – Size S
Row 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15: Rep Row 1 – Size M and L
Row 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16: Rep Row 2 – Size M and L
Row 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17: Rep Row 1 – Size XL and XXL
Row 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18: Rep Row 2 – Size XL and XXL
Row 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19: Rep Row 1 – Size 3XL
Row 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20: Rep Row 2 – Size 3XL
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
There’s something special about wearing a piece you’ve made with your own hands. The Larisa Crochet Crop Top is more than just a fun project—it’s a statement of creativity, style, and summer freedom. Whether you’re new to crochet or a seasoned hooker, this crochet summer crop top pattern will be a rewarding addition to your handmade wardrobe.
Happy crocheting! 🧵💛
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