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Crochet Top Patterns
Crochet top patterns include tank tops, crop tops, tees, and camisoles, usually worked in breathable cotton, linen, or bamboo blends. Many beginner tops are made from two rectangles joined at the shoulders and sides. Lighter yarns and open stitches give drape and airflow, while a small amount of positive ease keeps tops comfortable.
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Crocheted Pink Shell with Tassels (1969): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 6 mm hook
- Yardage
- 230 yd
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Versatile Crocheted Shell and Skirt (1969): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Yarn weight
- Super fine (#1)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Ladies’ Filet Blouse Sweater No. 846 (1919): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Advanced
- Yarn weight
- Fine (#2)
- Hook size
- 3.5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Ladies’ Filet Blouse Sweater No. 859 (1919): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Advanced
- Yarn weight
- Fine (#2)
- Hook size
- 3.5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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More clothing patterns
Child’s Scalloped Skirt (1915): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 3.5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Crocheted Jacket (1918): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Light (#3)
- Hook size
- 4 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Eight-square granny square vest
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- 800 yd
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Ladies' Sleeveless Jacket or Hug-Me-Tight (1918): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Light (#3)
- Hook size
- 4 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Nightingale Bed Jacket in Double Crochet Groups (1908): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Light (#3)
- Hook size
- 4 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Silk Trimming for Dress or Waist (1915): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 1.5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Woman’s Nightingale Bed Jacket (1915): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Fine (#2)
- Hook size
- 4 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Boldly Banded Man's Crochet Jacket: vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 6 mm hook
- Yardage
- 230 yd
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What yarn is best for crochet tops?
The best yarns for crochet tops are sport or DK weight cotton, linen, bamboo, or plant-fiber blends, because they breathe and drape. Avoid heavy worsted acrylic for summer tops; it traps heat and creates a stiff fabric.
Frequently asked questions
Is a crochet top see-through?
Open stitches can be sheer; wear a camisole underneath or choose a denser stitch.
How much yarn does a crochet crop top take?
Often 400–800 yards of DK yarn, depending on size and length.