Crochet Summer Breezy Lacy Split Top Pattern Free

Bring out your creativity with the Lacy Split Summer Top Crochet Tutorial—learn easy steps to craft a stunning, airy top perfect for sunny days!

Crochet Summer Breezy Lacy Split Top

Summer fashion often calls for light, airy, and stylish clothing, making handmade touch a perfect solution. The Lacy Split Summer Top Crochet Tutorial introduces a beautiful and practical design tailored for warm-weather wear. This top provides a breezy texture that keeps you cool while offering a touch of elegance, making it suitable for casual outings or paired with accessories for a more polished look. Using easy-to-follow techniques, this project is ideal for both experienced crocheters and beginners looking to improve their skills.

Aside from being a wardrobe upgrade, crocheting this top gives you the satisfaction of wearing something personalized and unique to your taste. Its split design ensures comfort and flexibility, allowing for a flowy fit that feels light and comfortable throughout the day. Perfect for summer vacations, beach trips, or everyday wear, the top's versatility stands out. Its lacy design pairs perfectly with shorts, skirts, or jeans, effortlessly complementing any summer outfit. Following this tutorial means not only learning a beautiful crochet pattern but also gaining a practical wardrobe piece that combines comfort, elegance, and style in one project. Get inspired with this design and make something both functional and fashionable!

How To Crochet Breezy Lacy Split Top

Materials

Yarn: Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek or substitute with any yarn available. In the video, the color used is Ox Blood. Around 400-500g of yarn is recommended.
Crochet Hook:
- 4 mm hook (used in this pattern since the creator crochets loosely).
- The yarn’s recommended size is 4.5 mm, so adjust your tension accordingly.
Other Supplies: Stitch markers or safety pins for marking key stitches.

Stitch Notation

ch: Chain
dc: Double Crochet
sc: Single Crochet
hdc: Half Double Crochet
yo: Yarn Over
skip: Skip stitches
shell: (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) worked in the same stitch or space.
V-stitch: (dc, ch 1, dc) worked in the same stitch or space.
bpdc: Back Post Double Crochet (if included).

Pattern Overview

The garment consists of front and back panels stitched together.
Key design uses multiples of 10 + 2 chains for the stitch repeats.
Panels form the foundation and design repeats evolve based on shells, V-stitches, and stitch combinations.

Step-by-Step Pattern

1. Foundation Chain

Chain 10 + 2 to your desired width.
Example: If you want a wider project, you may chain a base of 100 + 2 (102 total chains) or adjust as needed.

2. Row 1: Base Double Crochet Row

Begin working into the 4th chain from the hook.
Create one dc in each chain till the end of the row.
Turn your work.

3. Row 2: Double Crochets in Front Loops Only

Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), create dc in each stitch, working into the front loop only.
This creates a slight texture for the foundation.
Turn your work.

4. Row 3: Start Shell Design

Ch 1, sc in the first two stitches.
Skip 3 sts, now in the next stitch work a shell: (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc).
Skip 3 sts, then make a sc in the next stitch, ch 1, skip 1, sc in the next stitch.
Repeat the sequence across:
- Skip 3, shell in next, skip 3, sc, ch 1, sc, and so on.
End with two sc for symmetry.

5. Row 4: Double Crochet Across

Ch 3 (counts as a dc), and create 1 dc in each stitch.
For shell rows:
- Work dc into each of the base double crochets in the shell.
Repeat this until the end of the row and turn.

6. Row 5–X: Repeat Design

Alternate rows to create the shell design and base:
- Shell + sc row: (Row 3 repeat).
- Double crochet rows: (Row 4 repeat).
TIP: Each shell repeat is a multiple of 10. Widely adjust your stitch counts based on pattern width.

7. End of Design Panel

For a sturdier top edge (for the shoulder area), finish with double crochet rows (Row 4 repeat) as the final few rows.

Back Panel

Follow the same steps as above for the back panel.
The completed back panel width in the video measured approximately:
- 23 inches (58 cm) wide
- 20.5 inches (52 cm) long
Adjust the dimensions based on your preferences or needs.

Front Panel

Follow the same steps as the back panel.
Be consistent with your stitch counts to ensure the panels align during assembly.

Blocking and Stitching Panels Together

Block Your Panels: Steam or iron the panels to even out their shape.
Align Panels (Right Side Out): Use safety pins or stitch markers to ensure panels are aligned evenly.
Seam Shoulders (Wrong Side Out):
- Use the yarn tails at the edges of your panels to whip-stitch or sew along the shoulder lines.

Sleeves

Mark the Armholes:
- On the front and back panels, count equal stitches from each side to create your sleeve opening.
- Example: Around 7–8 inches (armhole size).
- Mark boundaries with stitch markers.
Foundation Round for Sleeves:
- Work a round of double crochets evenly around the armhole opening. Alternate stitches as follows:
  - One dc around the post of one double crochet.
  - Two dcs around the next post.
- Alternate (1 dc, 2 dc) for a snug fit.
Design Repeats on Sleeves:
- Follow the same shell design for the sleeves as the panels.
  - In the armhole's base round, evenly transition to a shell row:
    - Chain 3, skip 3, work shell, etc.
- Alternate shells, single crochets, and double crochets in the sleeves.

Neckline

Begin with the back panel's midpoint.
Work in rounds of double crochets around the neckline.
Use decreases or dc2tog at the edges (shoulder seams) to smooth the neckline curve.
Optionally, continue to create a higher neck using single crochets or slip stitches.

Final Notes

The finished panels and shoulders are adjustable for size.
The pattern allows versatility in the length of sleeves, neckline height, and garment width.
Steam or block the final piece before wearing for a polished look.

If you'd like clarification on any part, let me know!

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