How to Crochet a Top: FREE Beginner-Friendly Pattern

March 25, 2026

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Learn how to crochet this beginner-friendly top with my FREE step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. The Florrie Tee was inspired and designed during a trip to Florida with 4 other amazing crochet designers! This versatile design can be worn all year round over a vest, swimwear, layered over t-shirts, long-sleeved tops or jumpers.

Materials & Tools

Yarn: Lion Brand Coboo DK/Category 3, 50% Cotton 50% Bamboo, 212m (232yds)/99g (3.5oz) in shade Silver (See sizing chart for quantities)
Hook: 4mm
Tape Measure
Darning Needle
Scissors
Binding clips or stitch markers

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Yarn Alternatives

From time to time, you may want to use an alternative yarn than what is used in the pattern. This is totally fine, however, you do want to make sure that you are checking the yardage to ensure you have enough for your intended size. Please also make sure you are doing a gauge swatch so that you meet the pattern gauge. If you want to use an alternative yarn, here are a couple that I recommend:

Convert Pattern Terms

Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.

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Terms & Abbreviations

Stitch(s): st(s)

Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.

Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.

Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Standing Double Crochet(s): sdc(s): With slip knot on hook, Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

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Pattern Notes

You have selected to view the pattern in UK terms.
This pattern is made up of two rectangles and then joined.
Please select your size based on your chest measurements.
You can customise this pattern by altering the neck opening, armhole depth and length.
The number of references for each size will be listed as follows:

XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

We advise that you lay your Florrie Tee flat after washing and store it flat.

Gauge & Size

18 sts and 10 rows measures over 10cm X 10cm (4in X 4in) over main pattern repeat after light blocking.

Gauge Swatch Tips

Crochet gauge (also known as tension swatch) is important because it ensures that your finished projects have the correct size, fit, appearance, and use of materials as intended by the pattern designer. Ignoring gauge can lead to the project not coming out to the intended size.

I highly recommend making a gauge swatch to ensure you are not disappointed with the finished item.

If you’re struggling to hit gauge, you may find the following video helpful. In this video, I explain how to adjust the amount of stitches in your own projects and also demonstrate how to adjust the height of your stitches using the golden loop. This is a great way to get to know your own personal tension and I’d highly recommend watching this video tutorial.

Gauge Swatch Sample

Chain 28 and work 15 rows of the ‘panels’ section of the pattern.
Stitch count: Row 1: 26 trs, Row 2: 14 tr, 6 ch-2 sps, Row 3: 26 dc.

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Sizing

Length – 23 (23, 25, 25, 27) (27, 29, 29, 31) inches, 58.5 (58.5, 63.5, 63.5, 69) (69, 73.5, 73.5, 75) cm.

Width – 15 (17, 19, 21, 23) (25, 27, 29, 31) inches, 38 (43.25, 48.25, 53.25, 58.5) (63.5, 68.5, 73.5, 78.75) cm.

Circumference – 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62) inches, 76.25 (86.5, 96.5, 107, 117) (127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm.

Neckline – 9 (10, 10, 11, 11) (12, 12, 13, 13) inches, 23 (25.5, 25.5, 28, 28) (30.5, 30.5, 33, 33) cm.

Armhole Depth – 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) (10, 11, 11, 12) inches, 20.25 (20.25, 22.75, 22.75, 25.5) (25.5, 28, 28, 30.5) cm.

Sizing Chart

	XS	S	M	L	XL
To fit chest size	76cm/ 30in	86cm/ 34in	96cm/ 38in	106cm/ 42in	117cm/ 46in
Length	58.5cm/ 23in	58.5cm/ 23in	63.5cm/ 25in	63.5cm/ 25in	68.5cm/ 27in
Approx. Yardage	665	740	917	980	1185
Balls	3	4	4	5	6

	2X	3X	4X	5X
To fit chest size	127cm/ 50in	137cm/ 54in	147cm/ 58in	157cm/ 62in
Length	68.5cm/ 27in	73.5cm/ 29in	73.5cm/ 29in	78.5cm/ 31in
Approx. Yardage	1270	1455	1590	1797
Balls	6	7	7	8

All measurements are approximate.

Pattern Support

The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters.

Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this.

Free Crochet Pattern: Florrie Tee

You have selected to view the pattern in UK terms.

Panels (make two)

Ch 76 (84, 96, 104, 116) (124, 132, 144, 152)

Row 1: Working in the back bumps of the ch, tr in fourth ch from hook
(missed chs count as st) and each ch across. Turn.
<74 (82, 94, 102, 114) (122, 130, 142, 150) sts>

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as tr here and throughout), tr in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, tr in next 2 sts, rep from * across. Turn.
<38 (42, 48, 52, 58) (62, 66, 72, 76) tr, and 18 (20, 23, 25, 28) (30, 32, 35, 37) ch-2 sps>

Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as st here or throughout), dc in first 2 sts, *2 dc in ch- sp, dc in next 2 sts, rep from * to end. Turn.
<74 (82, 94, 102, 114) (122, 130, 142, 150 sts>

Row 4: Repeat row 2.

Row 5: Ch 3, tr in next st, *2 tr in ch-sp, tr in next 2 sts, rep from * to end. Turn.
<74 (82, 94, 102, 114) (122, 130, 142, 150) sts>

Row 6: Ch 3, tr in each st across. Turn

Repeat row 2-6 another 10 (10, 11, 11, 12) (12, 13, 13, 14) more times.
Or adjust to your preferred length ending on row 6.

Fasten off leaving a long tail end for sewing.

Time to block

I highly recommend that you steam block your two panels prior to joining
making sure they are the same size.

Construction

After blocking your panels, lay your two pieces together making sure the
tail ends are on the outer edges ready for you to seam the shoulders.

Image shows panels together with tail ends on the outer edge.

Shoulder seams

Using your binding clips or stitch markers, mark out your neckline opening to
measure: 9 (10, 10, 11, 11) (12, 12, 13, 13) inches or 23 (25.5, 25.5, 28, 28) (30.5, 30.5, 33, 33) cm, ensuring it is central.

You can adapt your neckline to your own preference if needed.

Working through both thicknesses, seam using whipstitch (or your preferred seaming method) from the outer edge inwards.

Tip
Don’t sew in your ends until you have finished all seaming.
This will make it easier to adjust if needed.

Side seams for armholes

Using your binding clips or stitch markers, mark out your armholes measuring: 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) (10, 11, 11, 12) inches, or 20.25 (20.25, 22.75, 22.75, 25.5) (25.5, 28, 28, 30.5) cm from the shoulder seam downwards.

You can adapt your armhole depth to your own preference if needed.

Leaving a 3.5-inch (8.75-cm) gap at the base of the tee to allow for a better fit over your hips (optional), work through both thicknesses, seam using whipstitch (or your preferred seaming method) from base of the tee to the armhole.

Turn work right side out. Once you’re happy with the fit, sew in the tail ends.

Armhole edging

Join with ss in the seam at the base of the armhole.

Round 1: Working around the arm hole, place 2 dc in the side of each tr st and 1 dc in the side of each dc around. Join with a ss in the first st.

Round 2: Ch 1, dc in each st around.

Repeat on other armhole.

Sew in ends.

Hip opening edging

Image shows working a sdc (UK terms) into the foundation chain of the first panel for your first st.

With slip knot on hook.

Row 1: Place a sdc in first st. Working up to the side seam, place 2 dc in the side of each tr st and 1 dc in the side of each dc, up to the side seam. Rotating work to work down the other panel, place 2 dc in the side of each tr st and 1 dc in the side of each dc. Finishing with the last st in the foundation ch of the panel.
Fasten off.

Reattach yarn to the first st of the last row.

Row 2: Ss in each st across.
Fasten off and sew in ends.

Repeat on other side.

Sew in ends.

Video Tutorials

Right-handed

Or you can watch on YouTube

Left-handed