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Top-Down Crochet Lace Top – The Perfect Spring & Summer Blouse
Spring and summer in sunny Florida bring longer days, warm breezes, and the perfect opportunity to wear light, breathable crochet lace tops without the need to layer up. This season, I wanted to create a design that truly captures the beauty of these times – an elegant yet effortless lace crochet top that’s comfortable, versatile, and stylish.
About the Design
Why crochet a lace top? Living where the ocean breeze is a daily delight, I’m always drawn to designs that reflect the vibrant colors and airy feel of our coastal environment. This inspired me to create a crochet lace top that’s both beautiful and easy to make, perfect for any occasion.
The Tweedie Lace Top is designed with the anticipation of warmer days, offering a light and airy feel. My goal was a piece that could transition seamlessly from a casual outing to a more formal setting, ensuring you’re always dressed appropriately without any fuss.
This particular design features a lovely combination of white and various shades of blue, reminiscent of the ocean’s calming beauty. While these colors are captivating, the pattern encourages you to choose your favorite hues, perhaps inspired by nature, to create a top that’s uniquely yours
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Construction & Features
This mesh crochet top pattern is designed with a top-down construction, allowing you to work seamlessly from the neckline down. This method helps ensure a comfortable fit and a smooth, polished finish, and it also lets you try on the garment as you go to check the length and fit.
The criss-cross stitch yoke adds beautiful texture and intricate detail, creating a focal point that catches the eye. Below the yoke, the airy lace body (formed with a combination of chains and stitches) creates a soft, flowing drape that’s ideal for warm weather. This thoughtful combination of textures makes this crochet tank top visually appealing while keeping it light.
The straightforward nature of this design makes it a great project for both beginners and experienced crocheters. It’s a quick and enjoyable make, allowing you to have a finished, fashionable women’s crochet top ready for the season in no time.
I couldn’t be happier with how this sleeveless crochet top turned out. It’s a versatile piece that can be worn formally or casually. I love that it’s appropriate whether I’m heading to the store or out for a date.
I’m ready to share this pattern with you, and I hope you’re ready to join me in enjoying spring and summer wearing this beautiful and fashionable spring top!
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Yarn
I used Cotlin
70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen 246 yds (225 m), /100g (3.5 oz) and Bernat Softee Cotton 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic 254 yds (232 m), 4.2 oz (120 g).
Thanks to WeCrochet for the yarn support.
Both are DK (weight 3) yarns which are perfect for spring and summer tops. This top is light, making it comfortable in spring as well on those hot summer days. I love how it turned out and I can’t wait for it to get warmer so that I can start wearing it.
I used WeCrochet Cotlin Reflections 70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen 246 yds (225 m), /100g (3.5 oz) and Bernat Softee Cotton 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic 254 yds (232 m), 4.2 oz (120 g).
Thanks to WeCrochet for the yarn support.
Both are DK (weight 3) yarns which are perfect for spring and summer tops. This top is light, making it comfortable in spring as well on those hot summer days. I love how it turned out and I can’t wait for it to get warmer so that I can start wearing it.
I love using WeCrochet yarn for my tops. They never disappoint. See the other tops I made using Wecrochet and Bernat Baby Softee yarns.
Comparable yarns to Bernat Baby Softee Cotton yarn are Bernat Softee Cotton, Lion Brand Coboo, Carron Cotton Cakes, Ice Yarns Baby Summer DK, and Patton Cotton Blend 8-Ply
Top-Down Construction – This seamless design ensures a perfect fit while allowing easy adjustments to length and width.
Elegant Yet Simple – A beginner-friendly pattern with a sophisticated look, making it a quick and enjoyable project.
Light & Breathable – The combination of open stitches and lightweight yarn promotes airflow, keeping you cool in warm weather.
Beautiful Textures – The criss-cross stitch yoke provides structure and detail, while the lace body creates a soft, airy drape.
Versatile Styling –Pairs effortlessly with skirts, jeans, or shorts for both casual and dressy looks.
Quick & Enjoyable to Make – A relaxing project that works up quickly, making it perfect for crocheters of all skill levels.
Inclusive Sizing – Available in sizes XS-2X to accommodate a variety of body shapes.
A Must-Have for Your Handmade Top Blouse
This crochet top-down lace top isn’t just another summer blouse—it’s a statement piece that brings handmade beauty to your everyday outfits. Whether you wear it over a tank top for a relaxed day out or dress it up with elegant accessories for an evening event, it’s sure to become one of your favorite garments for the season.
Customizing Your Crochet Lace Top
One of the best things about this crochet lace top is how easy it is to customize. Whether you prefer bold, vibrant hues or soft, pastel shades, you can choose colors that reflect your personal style. The two-tone design offers a modern, elegant contrast, but you can also create a solid-colored version for a classic look.
If you want a longer top, simply add extra rounds to the body section. Prefer shorter sleeves? Stop a few rounds earlier to create a cap-sleeve effect. The top-down construction makes it simple to adjust the fit as you go, ensuring a garment that flatters your shape perfectly.
Choosing the Right Yarn
For this design, I recommend using a lightweight, breathable yarn to enhance the airy feel of the lacework. A cotton or bamboo blend is ideal for warm weather, as it keeps you cool and comfortable while offering great stitch definition. The softness of these fibers ensures that your top will feel great against your skin and drape beautifully.
If you’re looking for a little extra shimmer, a yarn with a subtle sheen—like a silk blend—can elevate this blouse for an evening look. The choice of yarn can truly transform this pattern, making it suitable for both casual daytime wear and dressier occasions.
Styling Your Crochet Lace Top
This versatile blouse can be styled in countless ways to suit different occasions:
Casual Day Out: Pair it with denim shorts and sandals for a laid-back summer look.
Work-Ready Outfit: Tuck it into a high-waisted skirt and add a lightweight cardigan for a polished office ensemble.
Elegant Evening Look: Wear it with tailored pants, statement jewelry, and heels for a sophisticated night out.
Beach Cover-Up: Layer it over a swimsuit for a stylish and breezy beach outfit.
No matter how you style it, this crochet lace top is sure to become a wardrobe favorite!
Why You’ll Love Making This Crochet Lace Top
Beginner-Friendly & Relaxing – A crochet top pattern that is easy to follow, making it a stress-free and enjoyable project.
Fast to Work Up – With its lightweight design, this easy crochet top doesn’t take long to complete.
Seamless Fit – The top-down construction ensures a well-fitted tank top without the need for seaming.
Timeless & Trendy – A classic women’s lace top design that never goes out of style, making it a staple piece in your handmade collection.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Materials
Wecrochet Cotlin Reflections DK 70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen 246 yds (225 m), 3.5 oz (100 gms) weight 3 in Polar Blue.
Bernat Softee Cotton DK 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic, 254 yds (232 m), 4.2 oz (120g) weight 3 in White
Hook 4 mm (G) and 3.25 (D).
4 Place Markers
Scissors
Tape Measure
Tapestry Needl
Yarn Amount Used
Sizes S M L XL
Color A 401 yds/367 m 438 yds/401 m 464 yds/424 m 495yds/453 m
Color B. 324 yds/296 m. 373 yds/341 m 392 yds/358 m 415 yds/379 m
Gauge
18 sts x 10 rows
Finished Measurements in Inches
Sizes S ,M, L, XL
Length 20, 22, 24 26
Bust 32, 36, 40, 44
Armhole 7.5, 8 ,8,.5 9
Abbreviations
Ch(s) – chain(s)
St(s) – stitch(es)
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
Fhdc – foundation half double crochet
Rep – repeat
Sk – skip
Sl st – slip stitch
Ccs – criss cross st
Inc – increase
WS – wrong side
Special Stitches
Criss Cross stitch (ccs)- sk 1 st, 1 dc in next sc, 1 dc in sc just skipped. This creates a crossed or twisted pair of dc sts.
Increase (inc)-dc and sc (or vice versa to keep up with the pattern) in the same st so that there are 2 sts in the same st.
Notes
The top is worked from top down.
Rounds are joined with a sl st to the top of the starting ch of the same round.
Ch 2 at the beginning of the round does not count as a st.
When increasing in the odd rounds, (dc, sc) in the same st while keeping up with the pattern, thus, still following the pattern.
Increase in even rounds is worked with dc in next st (do not sk a st), then dc in previous st (same st as 2nd leg of last pair of crossed dcs).
Sts are not worked all in equal parts. Worke the sts as stated then finish off the remaining ones even if they are less as long as you keep the st count.
Alternate the sc, dc while keeping up with the pattern for sizes M to L.
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