Enjoy a sunny day out, and you're wearing something truly unique and playful and a crochet backless top. Created with soft yarn and a pattern full of care, this top wraps gently around your waist with a snug band, leading up to a delicately woven body. With charming buttons stitched along the front, each one adds a little sparkle of detail.
Crochet Backless Top
This top isn’t just any top; it’s a piece that lets the breeze tickle your back while you enjoy a walk by the beach or a fun outing with friends. Its open back design is not just stylish but also keeps you cool, making it the perfect outfit for warm, sunny days.
Materials:
- Weight 3 cotton yarn
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Buttons (5 total)
Waistband:
Start with Buttons: Slide your buttons onto your yarn before beginning to crochet.
- Chain: Make a foundation chain of 104 stitches (or any even number that fits around your waist).
- Linen Stitch Setup: In the 4th chain from the hook, work a single crochet (SC). The linen stitch pattern is [SC, chain 1, skip 1 stitch].
- First Rows: Work in linen stitch for two rows across your foundation chain.
Body with Buttons and Buttonholes:
For buttonholes, chain an additional 5 stitches at the beginning of a new row, then continue in linen stitch.
- Incorporate Buttons: On rows where buttons are needed, pull a button close to your work, securing it by crocheting around it.
- Repeating Pattern: Work approximately 5 rows of linen stitch between each buttonhole/button row, repeating the process until all buttons are incorporated. Adjust the number of rows based on your preference or sizing needs.
- Last Two Rows: After attaching the last button, work two more rows of linen stitch to mirror the starting pattern.
Creating the Top Portion:
Divide for Backless Feature: Determine the center stitches that will form the backless portion and mark them. This top uses a pattern working 20 stitches left unworked at each edge after the buttons.
- Work in linen stitch across the front stitches for several rows, gradually increasing at each edge every 8 rows to shape the top as desired.
Sleeves:
- Initial Rows: Determine the sleeve length and start crocheting directly onto the body. Work around 20 stitches for the sleeve, adjusting based on your measurement.
- Decrease: To create a tapering sleeve, decrease as you work up, following a pattern similar to the body (e.g., decrease by 2 stitches at one edge every 4 rows).
- Attach Sleeves: After reaching desired length and completing decreases, secure the sleeve to the body on the unworked sides.
Finishing Touches:
- Chains for Tying: Crochet a long chain (100-150 stitches) and attach it to the backless portion of the top sides for adjustable tying.
- Weave in Ends: Secure and hide all yarn tails.
- Final Fit: Try on your top and make any necessary adjustments for a perfect fit.
Notes:
- Always try on or measure your work as you go to ensure proper fit.
- Feel free to customize the button size, color, and the length of the sleeves or the crop of the top.
- The Linen stitch offers a dense yet breathable fabric, making this top versatile for different weather conditions.
