If you’re looking for a breezy, colorful, and beginner-friendly summer top, this Rainbow Stripe Crochet Crop Top is the perfect project! With a simple two-row repeat and a pop of color in each stripe, it’s an ideal make for stash-busting and warm-weather fashion.
🧶 Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate
This pattern uses basic stitches like chain (ch), double crochet (dc), and slip stitch (sl st). If you’re comfortable with changing colors and working in rows, you’ll breeze through this one.
📏 Sizing (Customizable)
The crop top is made in rows and sewn into a tube. You can easily adjust the number of starting chains and rows to fit your measurements:
- Bust size: Measure around the fullest part of your chest.
- Length: Adjust the number of rows for the desired length.
- Straps: Custom-fit to your height and preference.
🧵 Materials
- Yarn: DK or worsted weight cotton yarn (5–6 colors for the stripes + base color)
- Hook: 4 mm or size suitable for your yarn
- Tapestry needle for weaving ends
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
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| Symbol | Stitch |
|---|---|
| ch | Chain |
| dc | Double Crochet |
| sl st | Slip Stitch |
✍️ How to Do These Stitches
- Chain (ch): Yarn over, pull through the loop on hook.
- Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through (3 loops), yarn over and pull through 2, yarn over and pull through remaining 2.
- Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both loops.
🧶 Pattern Instructions (Base Size S/M – easily adjustable)
Foundation Chain:
Ch a multiple of 4 until the length wraps comfortably around your bust. (e.g., 120 ch)
Row 1:
Dc in 4th ch from hook and across the row. Ch 3 and turn.
Row 2:
Ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next 3 stitches, repeat across. Ch 3 and turn.
This creates open spaces between clusters of 3 dc.
Row 3 onward:
Repeat Row 2, changing yarn color every 2 rows for the rainbow stripes. You can alternate base color and stripe color for contrast.
Repeat until desired length. (Typically 12–14 rows)
🧵 Straps
- Attach yarn to the top corners and ch ~40–50 (based on your desired strap length).
- Sl st into the back of the top on the same side to form a loop.
- Repeat for the other side.
🧵 Assembly
- Fold your rectangle in half (lengthwise).
- Sew or sl st the back seam together to form a tube.
- Attach and secure straps.
- Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.
🎨 Customization Ideas
- Use gradient yarn or ombré effects for smoother color transitions.
- Try alternating 1-color rows instead of 2 for thinner stripes.
- Add decorative edging using shell or picot stitch.
🧼 Care Tips
- Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry.
- Cotton yarn may shrink in the dryer.
- Avoid bleach or strong detergents to preserve color.
🤔 FAQs
Q: Can I make it longer?
Yes! Just add more rows until your desired length.
Q: Can I make it strapless?
Absolutely! Just make the tube longer to rest higher on the bust and skip the straps.
Q: Can I make this with only one yarn color?
Definitely. It’ll be a minimalist style – still beautiful!