Show off your handmade touch with a fabulously designed crochet backless heart top pattern, ideal for creating standout summer-ready outfits with ease.
Once summer rolls in and wardrobes shift toward breezier outfits, the crochet backless heart top pattern becomes an irresistible favorite. Combining style with lightness, this design allows you to stay cool while turning heads with its delicate heart-shaped cut-out. Perfect for beach vacations, casual outings, or warm evening gatherings, this versatile piece can be worn over a bikini or paired with high-waisted jeans for a chic statement. Beyond style, making this top can be a relaxing hobby, offering a sense of accomplishment as each intricate stitch comes together.
Crochet Back Less Heart Top
The pattern is accessible and customizable, letting you pick the colors and yarns that resonate with your personal style. Its lightweight nature ensures all-day comfort, while the heart detail silently conveys charm and grace. Anyone looking to elevate their summer wardrobe with a handmade touch will find this pattern both inspiring and practical.
How To Crochet Back Less Heart Top
This top features a repeating heart motif and includes instructions for the bust section, side loops for tying, scrunch detailing, and straps. It's a great way to challenge your crochet skills and create an Instagram-worthy handmade item.
Materials Needed
To start, gather the following materials for this project:
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in the shade baby pink (size 4, worsted weight)
- Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Other tools: Yarn needle, 2 stitch markers, scissors
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Foundation Chain
- Step 1: Begin by making a slip knot.
- Step 2: Create a foundation chain with 8 chains.
- Step 3: Make a double crochet into the third chain from the hook. Continue making double crochets all the way down the chain for a total of 7 double crochets (including the chain 2).
2. Building Blocks from Bottom Up
- Row 1: Chain 2, turn your work, skip the first stitch, and double crochet into the second stitch.
- Row 2: Continue double crocheting across for a total of 7 double crochets per row.
Repeat these rows until you’ve created blocks, following the pattern instructions to build out the heart blocks row by row.
3. Creating the Heart Shape
- Step 1: Chain 3 from the last row, count 4 double crochet posts, and single crochet into the fourth post.
- Step 2: Chain 3 again, and create 7 foundation double crochets using the technique shared in the video.
- Insert your hook at the bottom of the previous foundation double crochet each time to create the next foundation double crochet.
- Step 3: Once the foundation double crochets are complete, repeat the procedure for creating hearts across consecutive rows.
Tip: Repeat these steps until you’ve created enough rows of hearts to fit your rib cage. Adjust the pattern length based on your measurements. In the video, the creator made 5 rows of hearts.
4. Bust Section
- Step 1: Start a new section by chaining 2 and turning your work.
- Step 2: Make rows of double crochet across the heart sections. Add 2 double crochets in the chain spaces and 1 double crochet into each slip stitch gap.
- Step 3: Continue adding rows until you achieve the desired bust coverage. The video features 9 rows of double crochet.
5. Side Loops for Tying the Top
- Step 1: Single crochet along the edges of the bust section. Place 2 single crochets in each gap along the side.
- Step 2: Count your single crochets and record the number (e.g., 22 single crochets on each side).
Creating Loops
- Step 1: Chain 3, skip 3 stitches, and single crochet into the fourth stitch.
- Step 2: Single crochet three more times before repeating the loop pattern (chain 3, skip 3, single crochet).
- Step 3: Work your way to the top and fasten off. Repeat for the other side.
6. Adding Scrunch Detail
- Step 1: Identify the middle heart in your rows.
- Step 2: Pinch every alternate row of double crochet (skipping one row between each pinch). Use your hook to gather and secure the scrunch tightly.
- Step 3: Tie the yarn securely with a double knot.
7. Straps
- Step 1: Place stitch markers to identify where the straps will attach.
- Step 2: Insert your hook and tie the yarn with a double knot.
- Step 3: Start chaining for the straps. The video recommends 200 chains, but you can adjust this based on your preferences and fit.
- Step 4: Repeat for the second strap and fasten off.
8. Lacing and Final Touches
- Step 1: Turn the top over to the back side and cross the straps over.
- Step 2: Lace the straps through the loops on the opposite side following the pattern of crossing over each time.
- Step 3: After lacing, tie the straps to secure the fit.
Conclusion
Congratulations, your crochet heart top is now complete! This unique design is both trendy and functional, showcasing your crochet skills with a repeating heart motif. Whether you're wearing it during summer or styling it for a special occasion, it's sure to earn compliments.
