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    Home » Free Pattern Roundup

    Crochet Summer Tops for Women: 15 Free Patterns!

    Published: May 14, 2013 · Modified: Feb 8, 2022 by Tamara Kelly · 33 Comments

    Time to bare arms! Lightweight tops, tanks, shells, and wispy layers are what's needed now - or at least they will be soon. Expanding your summer wardrobe with signature crochet pieces is a fun way to show off your talents. In this roundup I've gathered 15 free patterns for crochet summer tops, with sizes from XS to 5X represented - something for just about everybody!

    Crochet Summer Tops for Women of all sizes - 10 Free Patterns!

    15 Free Patterns for Crochet Summer Tops for Women

    Click the name of each post to go to the pattern page!

    1. Light Layers Tank by Patons (XS/S, M, L, XL, ⅔XL, ⅘XL): Spiderweb patterns and mesh make a great tank!LIght Layers Tank - Crochet Summer Tops for Women
    2. Sea Breeze Top by Lion Brand Yarn (S, M, L, 1X, 2X): This empire waist top is flattering to many, and solid stitches make it a stand alone layer!Sea Breeze Top - Crochet Summer Tops for Women
    3. Casual Summer Top by Diane Moyer, via PDF (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X): Loose, cropped and breezy! Casual Summer Top - Crochet Summer Tops for Women
    4. Floral Cami by Lisa Gonzalez, a Ravelry download (S, M, L): Perfect over a colored tank!Floral Cami - Crochet Summer Tops for Women
    5. Lighthearted Tunic by Erika and Monika Simmons, on Red Heart (One Size 25"w x 25"l): This is so cute!  I love this look over a tee and jeans.Lighthearted Tunic - Crochet Summer Tops for Women
    6. Airy Lace Shell by Lion Brand Yarn (XS, S, M, L, 1X, 2X): Lovely dressed up or down!Airy Lace Shell - Crochet Summer Tops for Women
    7. Yasmin by DROPS design (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL): A solid top, a lacy bottom, and feminine frills!Yasmin - Crochet Summer Tops for Women
    8. Diamond Shell by Lesley Arnold-Hopkins, a Ravelry Download (28-52in chest): A simple shape that mixes and matches beautifully!Diamond Shell - Crochet Summer Tops for Women
    9. Oceanside Dolman-Sleeve Top by FlexibleFashions (custom sizing): Great coverage with a perfect fit!Oceanside Dolman Sleeve Top - Crochet Summer Tops for Women
    10. Cap-Sleeve Top by Mary Jane Hall, from Crochet That Fits (XS - 3X): No increases or decreases in this ingenious pattern!Cap-Sleeved Top - Crochet Summer Tops for Women
    11. Crochet Bronze Beauty Top by Doris Chan, on Lion Brand (Finished chest: 33", 36", 39", 42", 45"): This oversized lace top is super cute with both short and long sleeves!Crochet Bronze Beauty Top - Crochet Summer Tops for Women
    12. Black Openwork Summer Top by Elaine Phillips, on ABC Knitting Patterns (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X): I love the vintage feel of this modern top!Black Openwork Summer Top - Crochet Summer Tops for Women
    13. Lace-Inspired Crocheted Top by Valerie Kurita, on Better Homes and Gardens (S, M, L): Close-fitting at the bodice and looser at the waist, this is an intermediate level pattern!Lace-Inspired Crocheted Top - Crochet Summer Tops for Women
    14. Ladies Crochet Top by Schachenmayr (One size): This PDF is courtesy of the Wayback Machine, as the company has taken the pattern down. Grab it while you can! A lacy, loose fit with peek-a-boo shoulders!Ladies Crochet Top - Crochet Summer Tops for Women
    15. Baby Doll Top by Erika and Monika Simmons, on Red Heart (To fit bust: 32, 36, 40”): Fun and flirty for summer nights out!Baby Doll Top - Crochet Summer Tops for Women

    How are you set for summer wardrobe options? Add a few crochet pieces is a great way to personalize your choices and dress up the usual tees and tanks. Have you made any crochet summer tops? Share your favorite pattern links in the comments!

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    1. 1

      Carmen

      May 14, 2013 at 11:07 am

      Wow, number 14 is exactly what I've been looking for! I've been browsing Japanese patterns for a while but I can't really get used to reading Japanese charts. Thank you!

      Reply
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        Tamara Kelly

        May 14, 2013 at 11:24 am

        😀 That's great to hear Carmen! You're very welcome!

        Reply
    2. 3

      Dominique

      May 14, 2013 at 12:20 pm

      I love n° 14 too! I think I'll try to crochet it for summer.

      Reply
    3. 4

      Maud

      May 14, 2013 at 3:11 pm

      It would be nice if there were more sensible summer top patterns out there, tunics and such, not all this sleeveless, skimpy, more-holes-than-fabric nonsense. I was looking to find a top to crochet for my 65 yo mother but couldn't find anything suitable.

      Reply
      • 5

        Tamara Kelly

        May 14, 2013 at 3:22 pm

        Sorry you didn't find anything to your taste, Maud. I think it's hard to find non-holey fabric for summer because yarn is so warm! Perhaps this top will suit you better: http://genuinemudpie.ca/2012/04/10/happy-sweet-2nd/

        Reply
    4. 6

      Lynette Long

      May 18, 2013 at 11:06 am

      Thanks so much for these! Also for the "extra" link you provided above with the less "holey" version. I prefer making adult clothing & thanks to you, found a few patterns that I'd not seen before! 😀

      Reply
    5. 7

      Didimalang Sebotho

      June 25, 2013 at 12:02 pm

      Hello madam! I'm very impress with your patterns. I like crochetting, i used to crochet bedspread and shawls, but now i want to know more patterns, i want to know how to make tops and dress.

      Reply
    6. 8

      Nancy

      January 08, 2014 at 1:21 am

      Why cant I get the pattern for number 14 ???

      Reply
      • 9

        Tamara Kelly

        January 08, 2014 at 8:25 am

        Looks like the company changed the URL - I was able to find the new on on Ravelry and have edited the list to link to the new location. Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
    7. 10

      Whitney

      January 24, 2014 at 12:29 pm

      I made #5 for my daughter in lavender & purple. Wish I could share the picture. Think I'll make #9 for me and #11 for my oldest daughter.

      Reply
    8. 11

      Katy Bug

      March 17, 2014 at 7:43 pm

      I haven't made any crochet tops yet, but that lighthearted tunic would be PERFECT for my little sister! Maybe dark blue instead of pink, though. Ooo the possibilities!

      Reply
    9. 12

      Tammie Wright

      March 17, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      Thank you so much for these very cute patterns for summer. I truly appreciate all the great patterns you share!

      Reply
      • 13

        Tamara Kelly

        March 18, 2014 at 10:12 am

        😀 Thank you so much Tammie!

        Reply
    10. 14

      Liss

      March 30, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      I tried to make number 14, but I've never done anything following a chart and I didn't understand 🙁

      Do you know of any we site that explains how to read them?

      Reply
      • 15

        Tamara Kelly

        March 31, 2014 at 9:02 am

        Hi Liss! This might help: http://www.craftyminx.com/2011/11/crochet-school-lesson-21-reading-crochet-charts.html 🙂

        Reply
    11. 16

      ariadne kleivoulou

      May 25, 2014 at 5:11 am

      Wow great crochets

      Reply
    12. 17

      Kerri

      March 16, 2015 at 8:25 pm

      The pattern for number 14 starts with "Cast on 109 ch". Does that mean it is Tunisian crochet, or does on just chain 109 and go from there?

      Reply
      • 18

        Tamara Kelly

        March 17, 2015 at 9:44 am

        I believe they just mean ch - it's either written by a knitter or there was a translation to English issue. 🙂 It's standard crochet though.

        Reply
    13. 19

      MIndi

      March 16, 2015 at 9:06 pm

      I've made #1 twice. I made it for my niece, and her best friend liked it so much that she asked me to make one for her, too, so I did. It's pretty awesome.

      Reply
      • 20

        Tamara Kelly

        March 17, 2015 at 9:42 am

        😀

        Reply
    14. 21

      Rita Zimmerman

      March 17, 2015 at 8:20 am

      #2 and #6 are my favorites. Thanks for this list. I am hoping to make a summer top this spring, so this list is perfect!

      Reply
      • 22

        Tamara Kelly

        March 17, 2015 at 9:39 am

        😀 Thanks Rita!

        Reply
    15. 23

      debbi

      March 23, 2015 at 4:54 am

      I have tried to make #7 so many times but I simply can't get the hang of reading pictures. is it possible to get this pattern written form. I'm a self taught beginner crocheter and I'm feeling like a real dummy over this. please help,

      Reply
      • 24

        Tamara Kelly

        March 23, 2015 at 9:56 am

        Hi Debbi! You'd have to ask the designer I'm afraid.

        Reply
    16. 25

      hohshop

      May 15, 2015 at 4:27 am

      Amazing designs!! You honestly have the best style.

      Reply
    17. 26

      sara

      June 25, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      I love #13 but I need plus size. I haven't the time to adjust the pattern..... thankyou for sharing

      Reply
      • 27

        Tamara Kelly

        June 26, 2015 at 9:22 am

        I got as much sizing variety as I could, at least half with plus sizes. Unfortunately that's one that doesn't offer them.

        Reply
    18. 28

      Nila atkins

      July 07, 2016 at 3:10 am

      Where is the pattern for # 11 ? I have looked everywhere. It seems that this pattern is no longer available. . I am not happy with some of these patterns the dolmon top is not easily understandable. Too bad it looked really pretty.

      Reply
      • 29

        Tamara Kelly

        July 07, 2016 at 9:55 am

        The Lion Brand site is under construction this summer with an update in the works. It should be available again soon. 🙂

        Reply
    19. 30

      Lorraine Morrow

      August 31, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      I would like to get one of your patterns number 5

      Reply
      • 31

        Tamara Kelly

        September 01, 2016 at 8:29 am

        Hi Lorraine! Just click on the names of the patterns you like to go to their pattern pages! 🙂 #5 is on Red Heart, so you'll need to click the big red download button on their site for the PDF.

        Reply
    20. 32

      Kaz

      February 07, 2022 at 8:24 pm

      I cannot download No. 14. Could you please email me the pattern. Much appreciated.

      Kaz

      Reply
      • 33

        Tamara Kelly

        February 08, 2022 at 10:01 am

        Hi Kaz! I cannot email it to you, but I can share the link (and I've updated the link in the post above): https://web.archive.org/web/20130910040728/http://us.schachenmayr.com/files/patterns/FreePattern-S8075.pdf 🙂

        Reply

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