{"id":75442,"date":"2023-11-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhgshop.it\/how-to-knit-a-crop-top\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:47:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:47:29","slug":"how-to-knit-a-crop-top","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/en\/how-to-knit-a-crop-top\/","title":{"rendered":"How to knit a crop top"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Today we present you the free pattern for a crop top. Short, youthful, with a splash of triangles on the front and with a subtle cross on the back. You can wear the top in summer, without any jacket. Or in autumn\/winter <b><a href=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/blog\/article-how-to-knit-a-cardigan_571.php\">under a cardigan<\/a><\/b>. Just like the matching one we created and which you can find on our blog.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Our Rain or Shine, in pure merino wool, is a yarn suitable for all seasons. Because its title allows it to be worked with needles of different sizes and therefore obtain heavy or lighter textures.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The colour chosen is natural white. Rain or Shine, however, has a very rich colour palette. Choose your favourite on our online store!<\/span><\/p><br><br><h2 style=\"text-align: center; \">Tutorial: how to knit a crop top<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><b>MATERIALS<br><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/item-yarns-of-animal-origin-rain-or-shine-50-g-_858_0_18_51_548.php\" target=\"_blank\">Rain or Shine<\/a><\/b> yarn col. Natural White 180 g \/ 6.4 oz<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Knitting needles n\u00b0 4 EU \/ 6 US<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Crochet hook n\u00b0 4 EU \/ G-6 US<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">2 small transparent buttons<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Wool needle<\/span><\/p><br><br><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">GAUGE<\/span><\/b><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">10 cm x 10 cm \/ 4&#8243; x 4&#8243;<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">17 stitches x 24 rows<\/span><\/p><p><b style=\"font-size: 24px;\">KNITTING STITCHES USED<\/b><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Knit<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Purl<\/span><br><u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rib 2\/2<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">work alternating 2 knit and 2 purl stitches on both the right side and the wrong side of the piece.<\/span><br><u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Stockinette stitch<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 1: knit<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2: purl.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Repeat rows 1 and 2.<\/span><br><u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rib stitch<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 1: work (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) for the entire row<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2: purl.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Repeat rows 1 and 2.<\/span><br><u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Simple stitch over<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">pass 1 stitch on the right needle without working it, knit the following stitch on the left needle and with the tip of the left needle pass the passed, or unworked, stitch.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">CROCHET STITCHES USED<\/span><\/b><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Chain<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Slip stitch<\/span><br><u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Crab stitch<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">work the single crochet from left to right.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">SIZE<\/span><\/b><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">M<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">FINISHED PIECE DIMENSIONS<\/span><\/b><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Height behind 19 cm \/ 7.5&#8243; (17 cm \/ 6.7&#8243;, 21 cm \/ 8.3&#8243;)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Front height 31 cm \/ 12.2&#8243; (27 cm \/ 10.6&#8243;, 35 cm \/ 13.8&#8243;)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Width behind 36 cm \/ 14.2&#8243; (32 cm \/ 12.6&#8243;, 40 cm \/ 15.8&#8243;)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Front length 44cm \/ 17.3&#8243; (40cm \/ 15&#8243;, 48cm \/ 19&#8243;)<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">DIFFICULTY LEVEL<\/span><\/b><br><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Intermediate<\/span><\/p><br><br><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">METHOD<\/span><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">This crop top is worked flat and is made up of two pieces, the front and the back, sewn together at the end at the sides and completed with straps, fitted afterwards. The procedure is stated for a size M. At the end of each section there are indications for sizes S and L: the quantity of yarn will also vary, take into account approximately 50 g \/ 1.8&#8243; more or less depending on the size you want realize.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tutorial-top-ai-ferri.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><br><\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center; \">How to knit the back of the crop top<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Cast on 66 stitches with needles n\u00b0 4 EU \/ 6 US.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 1<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: Purl 2, repeat (knit 2, purl 2) to the end of the row<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 2, repeat (purl 2, knit 2) until the end of the row. You have completed 2 rows of 2\/2 rib for the edge<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 3<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 2, repeat (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over the two knitted stitches) until the last 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 4<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rows 3 and 4 set the rib stitch pattern with 2 initial and final stockinette stitches. Repeat them another 21 times (you reach row 46). Now work 2 rows in stockinette stitch over all the stitches, then bind off. With crochet hook n\u00b0 4 EU \/ G-6 US knit 1 row in crab stitch on the last row of stockinette stitch. Fasten.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center; \">How to adapt the back to sizes S and L<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">For size S, follow the same procedure as for size M by casting on 58 stitches and working 4 rows less than those indicated: arrive at row 42 with the rib stitch pattern with 2 initial and final stockinette stitches, then work the 2 final rows in stockinette stitch and finishing in crab stitch.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">For size L, follow the same procedure as for size M by casting on 72 stitches and working 6 more rows than those indicated: arrive at row 52 with the rib stitch pattern with 2 initial and final stockinette stitches, then work the 2 final rows in stockinette stitch and finishing in crab stitch.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/come-realizzare-top-ai-ferri.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><br><\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center; \">How to knit the front of the crop top<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">With knitting needles n\u00b0 4 EU \/ 6 US cast on 80 stitches and work 2 rows in 2\/2 rib.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 3<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 2, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 37 times, knit 2<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 4<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rows 3 and 4 set the rib stitch pattern with 2 initial and final stockinette stitches. Repeat 3 more times (you get to row 10). Now scale the stitches gradually until all the stitches on the needle are worked in stockinette stitch.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 11<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 6, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 34 times, knit 6 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 12 and subsequent even rows up to row 46<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 13<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 8, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 32 times, knit 8 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 15<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 10, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 30 times, knit 10 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 17<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 12, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 28 times, knit 12 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 19<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 16, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 24 times, knit 16 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 21<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 18, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 22 times, knit 18 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 23<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 20, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 20 times, knit 20 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 25<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 22, worked (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 18 times, knit 22 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 27<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 24, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 16 times, knit 24<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 29<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 26, worked (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 14 times, knit 26 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 31<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 28, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 12 times, knit 28 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 33<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 30, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 10 times, knit 30<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 35<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 32, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 8 times, knit 32 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 37<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 34, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 6 times, knit 34 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 39<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 36, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 4 times, knit 36 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 41<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> knit 38, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 4 times, knit 38 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 43<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 40, knit (1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches) 2 times, knit 40 <\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 45<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 41, 1 yarn over, knit 2, pass the yarn over over the two knit stitches, knit 41 stitches.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Now divide the piece in half and work the two cups separately. Start from the right cup, decreasing on the left and then also on the right, after having closed the stitches for the armhole, reaching the same height as the back.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 47<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit until the last 2 stitches, 1 stitch passed over the last 2 stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 48<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 49<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: close 3 stitches for the armhole, knit until the last 2 stitches, 1 stitch passing the last 2 stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 50<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 5<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">1<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 2 stitches together, continue knitting until the last 2 stitches, 1 stitch passed over the last 2 stitches<\/span><br><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 52<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Rows 51 and 52 set the decreases for the cup, repeat them 15 more times (you arrive at row 82 with 3 stitches on the needle). Knit the 3 stitches together, then fasten the remaining stitch.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Work the left cup in a mirror way.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center; \">How to adapt the front to sizes S and L<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">For size S, cast on 72 stitches and work 70 rows in total: 44 rows up to the armholes to reach the height of the back and 26 rows for each cup.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Follow the same procedure as for size M up to row 10, then gradually scale the stitches as follows: in row 11 work 4 more stitches in stocking stitch at the sides and 8 stitches. less with rib stitch in the centre, then always work 2 more stitches in stockinette stitch on the sides and 4 fewer stitches with rib stitch in the centre on every odd row up to row 40, then in rows 41 and 42 work with rib stitch only on the 2 central stitches.<br><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Divide the work in half and continuing with stockinette stitch on all the stitches, shape the cups and armholes as indicated for size M, decreasing on the sides until you have 3 stitches left on the needle. Knit the 3 stitches together, then fasten the remaining stitch.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">For size L, cast on 86 stitches and work 92 rows in total: 54 rows up to the armholes to reach the height of the back and 38 rows for each cup.<br>Follow the same procedure as for size M up to row 10, then repeat rows 3 and 4 another 2 times arriving at row 14, then begin to gradually scale the stitches as follows: in row 15 work 4 more stitches in stockinette stitch sides and 8 stitches less in rib stitch in the centre, then always work 2 more stitches in stockinette stitch on the sides and 4 stitches. less in rib stitch in the centre of every odd row up to row 52.<br>Divide the work in half and continuing with stockinette stitch on all the stitches, shape the cups and armholes as indicated for size M, making the decreases on the sides until to remain with 3 stitches on the needle. Knit the 3 stitches together, then fasten the remaining stitch.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-crochet-a-top.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><br><\/span><\/p><h4 style=\"text-align: center; \">How to make straps and apply finishes<\/h4><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Sew the sides. For the straps, use the crochet hook n\u00b0 4 EU \/ G-6 US to make 2 interwoven chains of the length necessary to cover your measurement from the tip of a cup to the opposite side of the center back. For each braided chain, hook the thread onto the tip of the cup, work 6 chains and hook them again to the tip with 1 slip stitch, forming the first ring. Cut and fasten the thread.<br>Repeat (hook the thread inside the previous ring, work 6 chains and close the new ring in the same starting point, then cut and fasten the thread) until you reach the necessary length.<br>Attach the 2 buttons centring them on the wrong side of the back, just under the crab stitch finishing line: adapt the distance between the 2 buttons based on your measurements. Cross the straps at the back and fasten them using the rings as eyelets.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">If you enjoyed reading about and knitting this top, then you will also enjoy reading the entire <b><a href=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/blog\/articles-knit-free-patterns_3_6.php\">section dedicated to knitting tutorials<\/a><\/b>.<\/span><\/p><br><br>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we present you the free pattern for a crop top. Short, youthful, with a splash of triangles on the front and with a subtle cross on the back. 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