Crochet Stella Crop Top

Introduction

The Crochet Stella Crop Top is an absolute must-have for any fashion-forward individual looking to add a touch of style and comfort to their wardrobe. With its intricate crochet design and flattering fit, this top is versatile enough to be dressed up for a night out or paired with shorts for a casual day look.

The soft and breathable fabric ensures you stay cool and comfortable all day long. Embrace your inner fashionista with the Crochet Stella Crop Top and stand out in any crowd with its unique and trendy appeal. Get ready to receive compliments galore with this cute and chic addition to your closet!

Materials

• Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn (Lily’s Sugar and Cream Cottons)
• H 5.00mm Crochet Hook/I 5.50mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn Needle

Sizes

• Small/Medium

Gauge

8 Hdc = 2″ / 7 Hdc = 2″

Difficulty

Intermediate

Stitches

• SS: (Slip Stitch) – Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over. Pull through stitch and loop.
• Ch: (Chain) – Yarn over. Pull through loop.
• Sc: (Single Crochet) – Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over. Draw up loop. Yarn over. Pull through 2 loops.

Instructions

Chain 18

Row 1: Sc in second chain from hook and each chain across. (17)

Row 2 – 22: (Working in the BLO) Chain 1. 2Sc in same stitch. Sc in each stitch across until 1 stitch remains. 2Sc in the final stitch. (61)

Row 23 – 38: (Working in BLO) Chain 1. Sc in each stitch across. (61)

DON’T FINISH OFF

Left Side Panel

Row 1: Chain 1. Work a Sc across each of the sides of row 38 – 23. (15)

Row 2 – 8: Chain 1. Sc across. (15)

Row 9: Chain 1. *Sc. Chain 1. Skip the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * across until 1 stitch remains. Sc in the final stitch.

Finish off.

Right Side Panel (Right side facing)

Join with a SS to the side of row 23.

Row 1: Chain 1. Work a Sc across each of the sides of row 23 – 38. (15)

Row 2 – 8: Chain 1. Sc across. (15)

Row 9: Chain 1. *Sc. Chain 1. Skip the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * across until 1 stitch remains. Sc in the final stitch.

Finish off.

Border and Straps

Join with a SS to row 9 (on the bottom of the top).

Round 1: Chain 1. Sc in the side of each panel row 9 – 1. Sc across the next 61 stitches. Sc in the side of each panel row 1 – 9 placing 2 stitches in the side of row 1. Sc across the next 15 stitches placing 2 in the final stitch. Sc in the side of row 9 – 1. Sc across the sides of row 22 – 1. Chain 200. Sc in second chain from hook and each chain across. Sc across the next 17 starting chains. Chain 200. Sc in second chain from hook and each chain across. Sc across the sides of row 1 – 22. Sc in the side of panel rows 1 – 9. Sc across the next 15 stitches placing 2 in the final stitch. Sc in the side of each panel row 9 -1. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.

Finish off. Weave in Ends. Attach Tassels. Weave straps like shoe laces through the chain 1 space of row 9 on the panels.