Get ready for summer with this adorable Daisy Strappy Crop Top! This crochet piece is functional, versatile, and beginner-friendly, perfect for small to medium sizes. Featuring delicate daisy flower details, it’s sure to elevate your wardrobe while being fun to make.
Lightweight yet durable, this crop top is ideal for warm weather. Its soft milk cotton yarn ensures comfort, while its strappy design and daisy embellishments add charm to casual and dressy outfits. The top is customizable for style and size, making it both visually appealing and practical.
Stylish Crochet Crop Top Pattern
Crafting this crop top is an exciting and manageable project for beginners and experts alike. Using simple stitches like Half Double Crochet and Single Crochet, the pattern allows endless customization in yarn type, color, and strap size. Get creative while learning new techniques along the way!
Materials and Preparation:
Required Materials:
- Yarn: Milk cotton yarn (5-ply, approximately 200g)
(You can use any type or color of yarn you prefer.) - Hook Size: 3.5mm crochet hook
- Additional Tools:
- Scissors
- Needle for weaving ends
- Measuring tape
- Stitch markers
- Optional: White yarn and 2.5mm hook for making daisy flowers
Abbreviations and Notes:
Abbreviations:
- CH: Chain
- SC: Single Crochet
- HDC: Half Double Crochet
- DC: Double Crochet
- SL ST: Slip Stitch
- TYW: Turn Your Work
Notes:
- This pattern is suitable for Small and Medium sizes.
- Familiarity with the following techniques is helpful: slip knot, chain, SC, HDC, DC, SL ST, and daisy flower construction.
- You can adjust sizing by adding or reducing initial CH and rows for the desired measurements.
Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes:
Gauge:
- Approximately 45 chains = 45cm (17 inches) of width using 5-ply yarn and a 3.5mm hook.
Finished Approximate Size:
- Front panel: 45cm wide (17 inches)
- Back strap: 121cm long (47.5 inches)
- Shoulder strap: 20cm long (7.8 inches)
Pattern Notes:
- Gauge swatch is not required; if using alternative yarn, check the measurements by adjusting chains and rows.
- Special techniques: Daisy flower construction using white yarn and smaller hook (2.5mm).
Step-by-Step Pattern:
Front Panel Pattern
- Foundation:
- Create a slip knot and CH 45.
- Row 1:
- Skip 1 CH from hook, then make 1 HDC in the next CH.
- Continue making HDC across the entire row.
- Row 2:
- CH 1, TYW. Make 1 HDC in each stitch across.
- Repeat Rows:
- Repeat the process from Row 2 for 76 rows total, which equals approximately 45cm or 17 inches.
- Fasten off and set aside.
Back Strap Pattern
- Count 15 stitches on the right and left edges of the front panel and mark with stitch markers.
- Row 1:
- Attach yarn to one marked stitch. CH 1, TYW, and make 1 HDC across until you reach the second marked stitch.
- Rows 2–6:
- CH 1, TYW. Repeat HDC across the stitches.
- Row 7:
- CH 1, TYW. Start the daisy-style detail:
- SC 1, CH 2 (skip 2 stitches), SC 3 in the next 3 stitches, CH 2 (skip 2 stitches).
- Continue alternating SC clusters and CH 2 until the end.
- CH 1, TYW. Start the daisy-style detail:
- Repeat for the other side and fasten off.
Shoulder Straps
- Use stitch markers to mark where the straps will attach to the front panel.
- Strap Construction:
- Make a slip knot and attach yarn to the marked point. CH 1, create SC evenly.
- Continue crocheting SC for 26 rows or until strap reaches 20cm (7.8 inches).
- Fasten off, weave in yarn tails, and repeat for the second strap.
Long Back Strap
- Make a slip knot and CH 140.
- This creates a strap approximately 121cm (47.5 inches) in length.
- Continue creating SC along the chain for the entire length.
- Fasten off, weave in yarn tails, and set aside.
Daisy Flower Construction
- Use white yarn and a 2.5mm hook. Create a slip knot and:
- CH 6, join with SL ST to form a ring.
- Petals:
- CH 3, make 2 DC in the ring, CH 3, then SL ST back into the ring.
- Repeat the petal process for 5 petals total.
- Create flowers as needed.
Finishing Touch
- Sew daisy flowers onto the front panel. You can arrange them symmetrically, scattered, or clustered as preferred.
- Attach the long back strap to the panel using a needle and securely weave in any remaining yarn tails.
Pattern Question
Question: Can I adjust the strap length to suit my size?
Answer: Yes! The straps are crocheted separately, so you can add or reduce the number of stitches to customize the length to your comfort.
Conclusion
The Daisy Strappy Crop Top is as fun to make as it is to wear! Its delicate design, summery vibes, and versatility make this a must-try for crocheters of all levels. Unleash your creativity, customize it to your liking, and enjoy wearing your handmade masterpiece!
