How to Crochet a Quick & Easy Crochet Top

March 17, 2026

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Learn how to crochet a quick and easy crochet top with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. If you’re looking for your next summer make that is stylish, breathable, and beginner-friendly, you’re going to love this project! Introducing the Libby Tee, this gorgeous pink crochet top is the perfect introduction to garment-making, no complicated shaping, just simple stitches and a satisfying finish.

Whether you’re new to crochet or simply want a relaxing project, this top works up quickly and adds a handmade touch to your wardrobe that you’ll be proud to wear. Pair it with jeans, shorts, or even layer it over a dress; it’s versatile, lightweight, and comfortable.

Materials & Tools

Yarn: Hobbii Twister Solid Sport / Fine / Category 2, 55% Cotton 45% Acrylic, 400m (437yds)/100g (3.5oz) in shade Light Pink (114)
Hook: 4.5mm (7)
Tape Measure
Darning Needle
Scissors
Binding Clips or Stitch Markers
Gauge Tool (optional)

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About The Yarn

Hobbii Twister Solid is 55% cotton and 45% acrylic. This yarn is soft, breathable and has great colour retention. Speaking of colour, this range of yarn comes in the most stunning shades, 52 in fact! I’ll share some of my favourite shades below. This sport-weight yarn is perfect for garments, it’s machine washable, and it creates a lovely, effortless drape.

Colour Inspiration

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)

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

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

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 the remaining two loops.

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Pattern Notes

This pattern is written in UK terms but is switchable to US terms above.
This pattern is made up with two oblongs and then joined at the front and back. Please select your size based on the body measurements. You can customise the length of your top by chaining more or less. Please refer to the length measurements for this information.
The number references for each size will be listed as follows:
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Gauge & Size

18 sts and 10 rows measures over 10cm X 10cm (4in X 4in) over main pattern repeat (excluding ch-sps 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 33,
Row 1-15: Follow rows 1-6 of the panels
Row 16: Ch 1, work 1 dc in each tr and 2 dc in each ch-sp across. Turn.
Row 17: Ch 1, dc in each st across. Turn.
Fasten off and sew in ends

Sizing

The Libby Top is super customisable and you can adapt it to your needs. As this top is made from two oblongs, you’ll be able to choose the right size based on your bust measurements. The top is designed to have a loose fit with 6-8 inches of positive ease.

Length – 20 (20, 22, 22, 24) (24, 26, 26, 28) inches, 51 (51, 56, 56, 61) (61, 66, 66, 71) cm

Width – 18 (20, 22, 24, 26) (28, 30, 32, 34) inches, 46 (51, 56, 61, 66) (71, 76, 81, 86) cm

Circumference – 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68) inches, 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132) (142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm

Armhole Depth – 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) (10, 11, 11, 12) inches, 20.5 (20.5, 23, 23, 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	50.5cm/ 20in	50.5cm/ 20in	65.5cm/ 22in	65.5cm/ 22in	61cm/ 24in
Approx. Yardage	667	731	841	928	1085
Balls	2	2	2	3	3

	2X	3X	4X	5X
To fit chest size	127cm/ 50in	137cm/ 54in	147cm/ 58in	157cm/ 62in
Length	61cm/ 24in	66cm/ 26in	66cm/ 26in	71cm/ 28in
Approx. Yardage	1181	1358	1462	1654
Balls	3	4	4	4

All measurements are approximate.

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Free Pattern: Libby Tee

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Panels (make two)

Ch 225 (225, 241, 241, 265) (265, 289, 289, 305)

Row 1: Working in back bump, dc in second ch from hook (missed ch does not count as a st) and each ch across. Turn. <224 (224, 240, 240, 264) (264, 288, 288, 304) sts>

Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout), dc in each st across. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as tr here and throughout), *tr in next 6 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts; repeat from * until 7 sts remaining, tr in last 7 sts. Turn. <224 (224, 240, 240, 264) (264, 288, 288, 304) sts inc chs>

Row 4: Ch 3, tr in next 2 sts, 2 ch, skip 2 sts, *tr in next 2 sts, 2 tr in ch-2 sp, tr in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts; repeat from * until 3 sts remaining, tr in last 3 sts. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, *tr in next 2 sts, 2 tr in ch-2 sp, tr in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts; repeat from * until 7 sts remaining, tr in next 2 sts, 2 tr in ch-2 sp, tr in last 3 sts. Turn.

Row 6-23 (25, 27, 29, 31) (35, 37, 39, 43): Repeat rows 4 & 5.

Sizes L, XL, & 4X only

Row X (X, X, 30, 32) (X, X, 40, X): Repeat row 4.

All Sizes

Row 24 (26, 28, 31, 33) (36, 38, 41, 44): Ch 1, work 1 dc in each tr and 2 dc in each ch-sp across. Turn.

Row 25 (27, 29, 32, 34) (36, 39, 41, 44, 47): Ch 1, dc in each st across. Turn.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

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 side by side ensuring that the foundation chain edges are together.

Front and Back Seams

Fold your panels with wrong sides facing inwards at the shoulder.
Using your binding clips or stitch markers, mark out your neckline opening to measure: 7 (8, 8, 9, 9) (10, 10, 11, 11) inches or 18, (20.5, 20.5, 23, 23) (25.5, 25.5, 28, 28) cm, from the shoulder fold.

Repeat the same on the other side. You can adapt your neckline to your own preference if needed.

Using mattress stitch, seam from the bottom opening to the marked stitch. Leave tail ends attached.

Repeat on the other side. Try it on and ensure you’re happy with the neck opening before you fasten off and sew in your ends.

Side Seams for Armholes

With right sides facing inwards, 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 fold downwards.

Working through both thicknesses, seam using whipstitch (or your preferred seaming method) from the bottom opening to your marked stitch.

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

Repeat on the other side. Try it on and ensure you’re happy with the armhold depth before you fasten off and sew in your ends.

Turn right side out, ensure you have sewn in all ends.
Then do a little happy dance because you’ve finished!

Video Tutorials

Right-handed

Or you can watch on YouTube

Left-handed

Or you can watch on YouTube

Crochet Patterns To Try Next

If you loved making the Libby Tee check and you’re ready to move onto your next wearable, check out these patterns:

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