Soft Bamboo Cotton Crochet Top

Get ready to elevate your summer wardrobe with a crochet top that’s the perfect mix of elegance and sunshine-ready charm. This handmade design turns simplicity into style, featuring soft bamboo-cotton yarn that feels as good as it looks. Whether you're walking on the beach or heading to a brunch date, this top will be your favorite pick for embracing breezy summer vibes.

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This crop top stands out with its minimal, flattering details: a low neckline at the front, clean edges, and adjustable straps for a perfect fit. Crafted entirely with double and single crochet stitches, it is approachable for beginners while still delighting seasoned crocheters. With an airy design and a customizable length, it’s a canvas for your unique touch, making every top as individual as the person wearing it. Fashion meets comfort effortlessly in this easy-to-follow project.

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Materials & Tools Needed

Yarn:
- Bamboo and cotton blend yarn
- Each skein: 100 grams (60% bamboo, 40% cotton)
- Approx. recommendation: 2-3 skeins depending on size
Crochet Hook:
- Recommended: 3.5 mm
- Used in video: 2.75 mm
Additional Tools:
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Darning needles (for sewing sides and weaving in ends)

Finished Size & Customization Ideas

Approximate Size Details:
- Top is made in two pieces (front and back)
- Size can be adjusted by altering foundation chains and row counts
Customization Ideas:
- Adjusting Size: Add or subtract foundation chains and rows to fit desired measurements.
- Straps: Extend or shorten straps as needed.
- Yarn Weights: Experiment with different yarn weights for a varied texture.
- Color Changes: Use different colors or multi-colored yarns for a unique look.
- Longer Straps: Customize to fit better or create a different style.

Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology

ch: chain
dc: double crochet
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
yo: yarn over

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Step-by-Step Detailed Crochet Instructions

Front and Back Panel:

Foundation Chain:
- Create a slip knot and work a foundation chain of 49 chains (or as required for the desired width - should be an odd number).
Row 1:
- Work a double crochet (dc) in the 2nd chain from the hook and across. (You should have 49 dc)
Row 2:
- Chain 1, turn work and make 1 sc in the first stitch.
- Continue to work sc in each stitch across the row.
Row 3:
- Chain 1, turn work, make 1 dc in the first stitch.
- Continue to work dc in each stitch across the row.
Subsequent Rows:
- Repeat Rows 2 and 3, alternating between sc and dc, for a total of 20 rows or until underarm length.
Increasing for Armpit Area:
- Once you have reached the desired length for the underarm area, begin increasing at the beginning and end of each row:
  - Work 2 dc in the first stitch and the last stitch of the row.
  - Continue this pattern until you have increased to the desired width to fit under the arm.
Final Rows:
- After completing the increases, continue working in pattern (alternating rows of dc and sc) without increases until reaching the desired length for the body.

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Straps:

Chain Straps:
- Attach yarn to the top of one side of the panel.
- Chain 30 (or adjust for desired length of strap).
- Attach the other end of the chain to the corresponding spot on the opposite side of the panel with a slip stitch.
Chain Strap Detailing:
- Chain 4, skip a stitch, and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
- Continue this pattern around the armhole and strap.
- Repeat for three rows, finishing with a row of single crochet along the edges for a neat finish.

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Assembly:

Joining Panels:
- Align front and back panels with the right sides facing each other.
- Use stitch markers to align edges.
Seaming:
- With a darning needle, sew the sides of the top together from the bottom to the underarm.
Finishing Edges:
- Work a round of single crochet along the bottom edge for a polished finish.