In The Loop Top Free Crochet Pattern
The In The Loop Top Free Crochet Pattern is a wonderful open stitch style top that not only works up fast but is a great way to add a fun handmade layer to any outfit! Featuring a great rhythmic stitch pattern, The In The Loop Top Free Crochet Pattern gives you a finished piece with drape and flare.
The In The Loop Top Free Crochet Pattern was originally part of the 2019 Knitcrate Bonanza of Patterns and I am so excited to now be bringing it to you for free.
The In The Loop Top Free Crochet Pattern features a wonderful lightweight DK and is a great stash busting pattern as you can add stripes or mix it up with multiple colors.
The In The Loop Top Free Crochet Pattern works up super fast and can be made even longer to be worn as more of a tunic style or even as a swimsuit cover up! I love versatile patterns that are easy to make into whatever I want and have some fun with!
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizes: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)
Finished Measurements
Bust: 35.75 (38.5, 43, 47.25, 50.25, 54.5, 57.7, 60.25) inches; 91 (98, 109, 120, 128, 138.5, 147, 153) cm
Supply List:
Uru.Yarn Silk DK - 85% Merino Wool, 15% Silk
300 yd (274 m) / 100 g per skein 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins;
420 (450, 500, 610, 650, 700, 810, 850) yards; 384 (411, 457, 558, 594, 640, 741, 777) meters
Sample made in the Beautyberry colorway.
Crochet Hook Size I-9 / (5.5 mm)
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins
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GAUGE: 4” (10 cm) sq = 11 sts x 9 rows in hdc stitch blocked
Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
ch – chain loop
fhdc – foundation half double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
incl – including
tr – treble crochet
trblo – treble crochet back loop only
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
NOTES:
This pattern is written for Adult Woman Extra Small. (Sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X in parentheses.)
This top is intended to fit with up 2” of positive ease.
This pattern is made in two panels, front and back.
Front and back pieces are worked from the bottom up. A single strap is worked on each piece and is attached to the other piece.
Block BEFORE assembly. See Stitch & Hustle Blog for my blocking tips
MAKE 2 PANELS:
Row 1: fhdc x 49 (53, 59, 65, 69, 75, 79, 83), turn.
Rows 2 (RS): Ch 3 (acts as first tr), tr across for total 49 (53, 59, 65, 69, 75, 79, 83) tr incl ch-3.
Row 3 (WS): ch 1 (does not act as a st), hdc across in each st; end with hdc in top of ch 3 that started previous row for a total 49 (53, 59, 65, 69, 75, 79, 83) sts.
Rows 4 (RS): Ch 3 (acts as first tr), trblo across for total 49 (53, 59, 65, 69, 75, 79, 83) tr incl ch 3.
Rows 5 – 30 (All Sizes): Repeat Rows 3 & 4 alternating; 49 (53, 59, 65, 69, 75, 79, 83) sts each row
Large (1X, 2X, 3X, 4X) Sizes only:
Rows 31 - 34: Repeat Rows 3 & 4 alternating 65 (69, 75, 79, 83) sts each row
3X (4X) Sizes only:
Rows 35-38: Repeat Rows 3 & 4 alternating 79, (83) sts each row
All Sizes:
Rows 31 (31, 31, 35, 35, 35, 39, 39): Ch 3 (acts as first tr), tr across for total 49 (53, 59, 65, 69, 75, 79, 83) tr incl ch 3.
Rows 32 (32, 32, 36, 36, 36, 40, 40): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc across for total 49 (53, 59, 65, 69, 75, 79, 83) hdc incl ch 2.
Create Strap:
Row 1: Ch 3 (acts as first tr), 12 (14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27)x tr across for total 13 (15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) tr incl ch 3.
Row 2: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 12 (14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27)x hdc across for total 13 (15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) hdc incl ch 2.
Row 3: Ch 3 (acts as first tr), 12 (14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27)x tr across for total 13 (15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28) tr incl ch 3.
Rows 4-5 (or to desired length): Repeat Rows 2, 3 (end on a tr row)
ASSEMBLY
Marry your two panels with (RS) facing each other - and this will now be INSIDE OUT
ON BOTH SIDES:
Using your stitch marker or fastener, pin the panels together 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 9.75, 10, 10.5)” (19 (20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 25.5. 27) cm) from Row 32 (32, 32, 36, 36, 36, 40, 40) away from the side with the strap to create the armhole.
Then connect the panels with sl st or whip stitch up the seam starting at the bottom all the way to the marker. When you get to fastener, fasten off.
USING MATTRESS STITCH METHOD:
Sew edge of Front Strap to last row of Back.
Sew edge of Back Strap to last row of Front.
TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT – weave in all ends