Looking to add a stylish and handmade touch to your wardrobe? The Malvina Crochet Crop Top is the perfect project for anyone who loves creating beautiful, wearable art. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this crochet easy crop top pattern offers a fun and rewarding experience. Best of all, you can get this women crochet crop top free pattern along with a detailed video tutorial to guide you every step of the way.
Crocheting your own top is not only satisfying but also allows you to customize your look with your favorite yarn colors and sizes. The Malvina Crochet Crop Top combines comfort and style, making it a versatile addition to your summer or spring wardrobe.
Why Choose the Malvina Crochet Crop Top?
This pattern is designed with simplicity and elegance in mind, making it ideal for crocheters who want a project that is easy to follow but results in a chic, modern piece. The top’s lightweight design and breathable stitches make it perfect for warm weather, while the unique crochet detailing adds texture and interest.
Plus, with the video tutorial included, you can follow along visually, making it easier to master each step, especially if you’re a visual learner. Whether you’re new to crochet or looking for a relaxing project, this free pattern is sure to inspire your creativity.
Materials You’ll Need for the Malvina Crochet Crop Top
Before you get started on this beautiful project, here’s what you’ll need:
– Yarn: 2 skeins Yarn Art Jeans N# 2, Color 83, Lot 440 (55% Cotton, 45 % Polyacryl ). Choose a lightweight cotton or cotton-blend yarn for breathability and comfort. The Malvina 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.
Styling Your Malvina Crochet Crop Top
Once your top is finished, you’ll have a versatile piece that pairs beautifully with jeans, skirts, or shorts. Here are some ideas to inspire your look:
– Casual Day Out: Layer your crochet top over a simple tank or bralette, matched with your favorite denim shorts and sandals.
– Boho Vibes: Pair it with a long flowing skirt, layered necklaces, and ankle boots for a relaxed, bohemian feel.
– Beach Ready: Wear it as a chic cover-up over your swimsuit for a stylish beach day.
No matter how you style it, the Malvina Crochet Top is sure to become a favorite go-to piece in your handmade wardrobe.
Malvina 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.
– Video tutorial is available on my Youtube channel Yelena Style Crochet.
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) – 21sts x 13 rows – from first row. Arrow A
Malvina Crochet Crop 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) | Armhole (in) |
| S | 15, 7 | 13,5 | 7 |
| M | 17, 5 | 15,5 | 8 |
| L | 19,3 | 17,5 | 8 |
| XL | 21,1 | 19,5 | 9 |
| XXL | 22,9 | 21,5 | 9 |
| 3XL | 24,7 | 23,5 | 10 |
Start Chains
| Size | Back Panel | Front Panel |
| S | 75 + 2 | 75 + 2 |
| M | 84 + 2 | 84 + 2 |
| L | 93 + 2 | 93 + 2 |
| XL | 102 + 2 | 102 + 2 |
| XXL | 111 + 2 | 111 + 2 |
| 3XL | 120 + 2 | 120 + 2 |
Malvina Crochet Crop Top Pattern
Back Panel
Chain multiple of 3 + 2
Chain 77 ( 86, 95, 104, 113, 122)
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
Row 7: Rep 3
Row 8: 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 9 to Row 26: Rep row 8
Size S by Row 22: Rep row 8
Size M by Row 26: Rep row 8
Size L by Row 30: Rep row 8
Size XL by Row 34: Rep row 8
Size XXL by Row 38: Rep row 8
Size 3XL by Row 42: Rep row 8
Cut the yarn
Row 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43 – Sizes S (M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL): Count 6 stitches for S, M and L sizes; count 9 stitches for sizes XL, XXL and 3XL from the corner. Attach yarn into the 7th or 10th stitch (regarding the size you are making) (see the picture bellow). 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. Leave 6 or 9 stitches (regarding the size you are making) from the other side too, then ch 1 sc into the st that is last.
Size M: Row 28 to Row 42: 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.
Size S: Row 24 to Row 38: 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.
Size L: Row 32 to Row 48: 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.
Size XL: Row 36 to Row 54: 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.
Size XXL: Row 40 to Row 62: 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.
Size 3XL: Row 44 to Row 68: 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.
Straps
Row 39, 43, 49, 55, 63, 69 S(M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL): Ch 2, ch (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) into the same first st. *sk 2, ch (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) into the same next st. Rep from * 4 more times, sk 2, ch 1 sc into the next st.
Row 40, 44, 50, 56, 64, 70 S(M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL): Ch 2, turn, ch (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) into the same first st. *sk 2, ch (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) into the same next st. Rep from * 4 more times, sk 2, ch 1 sc into the last st.
Size S – Rows 41, 43, 45, 47: Rep row 39
Size S – Rows 42, 44, 46, 48: Rep row 40
Size M – Rows 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55: Rep row 43
Size M – Rows 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56: Rep row 44
Size L – Rows 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63: Rep row 47
Size L – Rows 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64: Rep row 48
Size XL – Rows 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71: Rep row 55
Size XL – Rows 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72: Rep row 56
Size XXL – Rows 65, 67, 69, 70, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79: Rep row 63
Size XXL – Rows 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80: Rep row 64
Size 3XL – Rows 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87: Rep row 69
Size 3XL – Rows 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88: Rep row 70
Front Panel
Chain multiple of 3 + 2
Chain 77 ( 86, 95, 104, 113, 122)
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
Row 7: Rep 3
Row 8: 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 9 to Row 26: Rep Row 8
Cut the yarn
Row 23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43 – Sizes S (M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL): Count 6 stitches for S, M and L sizes; count 9 stitches for sizes XL, XXL and 3XL from the corner. Attach yarn into the 7th or 10th stitch (regarding the size you are making) (see the picture bellow). 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. Leave 6 or 9 stitches (regarding the size you are making) from the other side too, then ch 1 sc into the st that is last.
Size M: Row 28 to Row 38: 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.
Size S: Row 24 to Row 30: 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.
Size L: Row 32 to Row 42: 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.
Size XL: Row 36 to Row 46: 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.
Size XXL: Row 40 to Row 54: 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.
Size 3XL: Row 44 to Row 60: 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.
Straps
Row 31, 39, 43, 47, 55, 61, S(M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL): Ch 2, ch (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) into the same first st. *sk 2, ch (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) into the same next st. Rep from * 4 more times, ( Size S: 3 more times; Size M 4 more times; Size L 5 more times; Size XL 6 more times; Size XXL 7 more times; Size 3XL 8 more times) sk 2, ch 1 sc into the next st.
Row 32, 40, 44, 48, 56, 62, S(M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL): Ch 2, turn, ch (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) into the same first st. *sk 2, ch (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc) into the same next st. Rep from * 4 more times, sk 2, ch 1 sc into the last st.
Size S – Rows 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47: Rep row 31
Size S – Rows 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48: Rep row 40
Size M – Rows 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55: Rep row 39
Size M – Rows 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56: Rep row 40
Size L – Rows 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63: Rep row 43
Size L – Rows 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64: Rep row 44
Size XL – Rows 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71: Rep row 47
Size XL – Rows 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72: Rep row 48
Size XXL – Rows 57, 59, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79: Rep row 55
Size XXL – Rows 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80: Rep row 56
Size 3XL – Rows 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87: Rep row 61
Size 3XL – Rows 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88: Rep row 62
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 Malvina Crochet Crop Top
Attach yarn on the side.
Row 1: Ch 1, ch sc into the same first st, *sk 2, ch 6 dc into the same next st, sk 2, ch sc into the next st. Rep from * across. Sl st to the first sc.
Final Look: The Malvina Crochet Crop Top
The Malvina Crop Top is officially complete — and we couldn’t be more in love.
This piece is all about lightweight comfort, breezy summer vibes, and a touch of vintage charm. Hand-crocheted with care, the Malvina features a flattering fit, delicate stitching, and just enough skin to keep it playful and bold.
From sketch to stitch, this top was a joy to bring to life. Whether you’re dressing it up or down, the Malvina adds a unique handmade touch to any outfit.
