Crochet Crop Top Katrina
This crochet top Katrina is one of my new favorites. I love designing new patterns! The written pattern with the instructions how to crochet this top and with a lot of pictures in printable pdf is available to purchase here. The written Crop Top Katrina pattern is also available at the end of this post.
The written patter is available in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 (extra small, small, medium and large).
The flowers motive is so beautiful and I already know my next few projects where I will use these flowers. This always happens to me :). As I work on my projects I already have a few ideas how I will crochet the other projects using a similar pattern.
The pattern is intermediate level, but again, the printable pdf version is available on Etsy and the written pattern on Etsy has the instructions and a lot of pictures to walk you through the steps to complete the pattern. Gauge: 16 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
Material: Everyday Soft Worsted, 100% acrylic, Medium, weight 4; 1 skein has 100g, 3.50 oz., 180 yards, 165 meters. Size 2, 4, 6 will need 1 skein, sizes 8, 10, 12, 14 will need 2 skeins.
Crochet hook: G/6 – 4mm
Abbreviations
ch = chain stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble stitch (wrapping the yarn around 2 times before inserting the hook into the stitch)
dtr = double treble (wrapping the yarn around 3 times before inserting the hook into the stitch)
2dtr cl = 2 double treble cluster crochet 2 double treble from the same stitch together (wrap the yarn 3 times)
3dtr cl = 3 double treble cluster crochet 3 double treble from the same stitch together (wrap the yarn 3 times)
3dc tog = Crochet 3 dc together into one stitch
sl st – slip stitch
cl st – cluster stitch
st – stitch
sts – stitches
sk – skip
** = repeat instructions between asterisk to finish the round
Crochet Crop Top Katrina Pattern Instructions
To begin make a slip knot and chain 7.
Round 1: ch 4, into a circle crochet (2dtr cl, ch 6, 3dtr cl repeat 4 more times), ch 6, sl st in cl st;
Round 2: ch 4, into a cl st crochet (2dtr cl, ch 4, 3dtr cl, ch 4, 3dtr cl), into a next cl st crochet (3dtr cl, ch 4, 3dtr cl, ch 4, 3dtr cl) repeat 4 more times, close the round with sl st in cl st;
Round 3: ch 5, dc between cl sts into the space where 2 chains were started, ch 2, dc in chain space, ch 2, dc in cl st, ch 2, dc in ch space, ch 2, in stitch between cl st crochet (dc, ch 3, dc), repeat 4 more times, then ch 2, dc in chain space, ch 2, dc in cl st, ch 2, dc in ch space, ch 2, sl st in 5 ch space, sl st in
next st;
Round 4: ch 7, dc in next chain space, *ch 3, dc in next chain space* repeat 3 more times, ch 4, *tr in next chain space, 4 ch, dc in next chain space, ch 3, dc in next chain space, ch 3, dc in next chain space, ch 3, dc in next chain space, ch 3, dc in next chain space, ch 4* repeat 3 more times, sl st in 7 ch space, fasten off;
Start crocheting in rows. Insert the hook in the 7th space up from the stitch we finished the round. Make a slip knot.
Sizes 2, 4, 6 – Row 1: ch 2, dc in same space, *3 dc in next chain space* repeat 4 more times, 4 dc in next chain space, ch 2, 4 dc in next chain space, *3 dc in next chain space* repeat 4 more times, 2 dc in next chain space (42 dc, count 2 ch as a dc); 2 ch, turn
Sizes 8 & size 10 cup B – Row 1: 2 ch, 3 dc in same space, *3 dc in next chain space* repeat 4 more times, 4 dc in next chain space, ch 2, 4 dc in next chain space, *3 dc in next chain space* repeat 4 more times, 4 dc in next chain space (44 dc, count 2 ch as a dc); ch 2, turn
Size 10 cup C & size 12 – Row 1: ch 2, 3 dc in same space, *3 dc in next chain space* repeat 4 more times, 4 dc in next chain space, ch 2, 4 dc in next chain space, *3 dc in next chain space* repeat 4 more times, 4 dc in next chain space (46 dc, count 2 ch as a dc); ch 2, turn
Size 14 – Row 1: ch 2, 4 dc in same space, *3 dc in next chain space* repeat 4 more times, 4 dc in next chain space, ch 2, 4 dc in next chain space, *3 dc in next chain space* repeat 4 more times, 5 dc in next chain space (48 dc, count 2 ch as a dc); ch 2, turn
All sizes – Row 2: dc in each dc, in chain space crochet (2dc, ch 2, 2dc), dc in each dc to finish the row. The stitches in row 2 should increase by 4 dc;
All sizes – Continue repeating Row 2 (crochet dc in each dc, in chain space crochet (2dc, ch 2, 2 dc). Each row will increase by 4 dc)
Please use this chart to crochet the total rows for your size:
Size 2 – 5 rows
Size 4 – 6 rows
Size 6 – 7 rows
Size 8 – 8 rows
Size 10 – 10 rows
Size 12 – 10 rows
Size 14 – 12 rows
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After you have the number of the rows for your size, work on completing one side. The below instructions are for all sizes.
Row 1: dc in each dc except the last 3 dc (should have 3 dc before 2 chain), crochet 3 dc tog (these are 3 dc before 2 chain); 3 ch, turn
Row 2: crochet first 3dc tog, dc in each dc across;
Continue repeating Row 1 and Row 2 decreasing the stitches until you have 1 stitch, do not fasten off.
Chain 81 for the strap, then skip 1 chain and work sl st into each chain. You can make a longer chain if you want it wrapped around your belly. Fasten off.
Once finished start working on another side.
Row 1. Start from the very bottom of the row, inset the hook into the first dc (1st dc after the 2 chain space) and make 3 ch, 3dc tog, dc in each dc across, 2 ch, turn
Row 2: dc in each dc across, last 3dc tog, 3 ch, turn,
Row 3: 3 ch, 3dc tog, dc in each dc across, 2 ch, turn,
Continue repeating Row 2 and Row 3 decreasing the stitches until you have 1 stitch. Chain 81 for the strap then skip 1 chain and sl st into each chain. These straps will tie in the back. Crochet more chains if you made the first strap longer. Do not fasten off but continue crocheting with the same yarn the picot stitch around until reach the top.
To crochet picot: 3 sc, *ch 3, sl st inserting the hook under sc stitch’s 2 strands, 3 sc* repeat until you reach top and crochet chain for the neck strap. When crocheting picot stitch in each row crochet 2 sc, and in each chain space crochet 3 sc.
At the top once the firts 4 ch space is complete (before tr st) chain 101 for the strap. Then insert into 2nd ch from hook and make sl st, come back through the chain with sl st’s.
Once the strap is complete, continue with sc and picot st to the other side of a halter top.
On the other side, before tr st, chain 101 and come back with sl st’s and continue with picot st around. Fasten off once complete.
Finishing: With yarn needle, weave in all loose ends.
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