Free Crochet Crop Top Pattern – Ventura Crop Top

This crochet crop top is perfect for an advanced beginner ready to learn a new stitch or an intermediate level crocheter! Simple double crochet stitches make up the bulk of this tank top and puff stitches add the perfect amount of extra around the edges. Puff stitches continue along the back to pull it all together and long corset style straps that cross in the back make this crop top sizzle! Perfect for every day wear but I can’t wait to wear mine to all of the summer music festivals.

Below you can find a free version of the pattern for this crochet crop top in the size XS. A detailed PDF is also available on Ravelry. The ad-free PDF includes all sizes XS-XL. It is written in the same easy to read bullet point format and color coded to decipher sizes even easier. I include tons of step by step photos that are added after the pattern for easy printing. You will also receive a super handy size-graded quick sheet that includes all of the need to know numbers throughout the pattern. This sheet is so helpful when you are making multiples for market season! You will also get printable hang tags and care cards!!

If you like the Ventura Crop Top be sure to check out the Little Grace Halter Top!

Supplies

• Yarn:  medium/4/worsted weight:  I am using “I Love This Yarn” by Hobby Lobby.

XS- Color A: 38g/68yds

Color B: 11g/20yds

Color C:37g/66yds

• 5 mm (H) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers

Gauge

14 DC x 8 rows = 4”x4”  

Notes

• This pattern is written using standard US terms.
• Turning CH at the beginning of each row does NOT count as a ST
• This top is cropped in fit and designed to fit snug.
• Stitch counts will be in [ ]
• Sizes will be written as follows
• The pattern below is written for size XS. All other sizes through XL are included in the paid PDF on Ravelry.

Sizing

XS  fits bust 28-30”

S fits bust 32-34”

M fits bust 36-38”

L fits bust 40-42”

XL fits bust 44-46”

Stitch Abbreviations & Symbols

CH– chain

ST– stitch

SL ST– slip stitch

DC– double crochet

Puff ST – yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop 4 times (9 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 9 loops on hook.  CH to close. 

*- repeat instructions starting at this point

**– marks extra notes/tips

Pattern

Front Panel 1

Starting with color A

CH 37

Row 1: 

• DC in 3rd CH from hook and each CH until one remains
• 5DC in last CH
• Place a ST marker in the 3rd DC just made

• Working along the bottom of the CH, DC in each CH across

[34+5+34]

Row 2: CH 2 (does not count as a ST), turn

• DC in same ST
• DC in each ST until reaching the ST marker

• 5DC in marked ST
• Move ST marker to 3rd DC just made
• DC in each ST across

Row 3-4:

Repeat row 2

Row 5: Switch to color B

Repeat row 2

Row 6: Switch to Color C, CH 2, turn

• Puff ST in same ST
• SK next ST
• *Puff ST in next ST
• SK next ST
• Repeat from * until marked ST

• 5DC in marked ST
• Move ST marker to 3rd DC just made
• *SK next ST
• Puff ST in next ST
• Repeat from * across

[23Puff+5DC+23Puff]

Fasten off.

Front Panel 2

Repeat Panel 1, do not fasten off.

CH1 turn.  

Line the 2 panels up with right sides facing each other. Working through both panels, join with Sl ST 32.

Fasten off. 

Back Panel 1

Working with Color C, join yarn at the lower left corner.

Row 1: CH 3, Turn

• *Puff ST in SP between the next 2 Puff ST.

• Repeat from * 10 more times.

[11 Puffs]

Row 2: CH 3, turn.

• *Puff ST in SP between next 2 Puff ST
• Repeat from * across
• Puff ST in CH SP at the end of the row.

[11 Puffs]

Fasten off. 

Back Panel 2 

Attach yarn color C to the bottom right corner.  

Repeat Back Panel 2, do not fasten off.

Straps

CH 1, turn

• Loosely SL ST along edge to ST marker.

• CH 271
• SL ST in 2nd CH from hook
• SL ST in each CH across
• SL ST in marked ST

• SL ST across until next ST marker

• CH 271
• SL ST in 2nd CH from hook
• SL ST in each CH across
• SL ST in marked ST

• SL ST across until reaching the bottom back corner.

Fasten off

Weave in ends. 

Cross the straps and lace them between the stitches along the back panels.