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Striped Lace Strappy Crop Top Crochet Pattern

Striped Lace Strappy Crop Top Crochet Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Casual Chic

Relaxed style with a modern twist, perfect for everyday wear while maintaining that handcrafted uniqueness.

About This Striped Lace Strappy Crop Top Crochet Pattern

This pattern creates a colorful striped lace crop top with shell details and adjustable lacing at the back. It uses two hook sizes and five coordinating colors to build the front panel, chest lace, sleeves, and straps. The instructions include size S through XL, clear notes on hook switching, and guidance for customizing cup coverage and strap length.

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Youll find step-by-step rows for each color section, plus sleeve and strap finishing instructions. Ideal for adding your own color palette or adjusting lengths for a custom fit.

Why You'll Love This Striped Lace Strappy Crop Top Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the layered colors and shell stitches create such cheerful texture and personality. I enjoy how easy it is to personalise the top by adjusting the length of the front panel or choosing different color combinations. The lace row across the chest adds a delicate touch that balances the bolder stripes beautifully. Making straps and lacing adjustable means the top fits many body shapes, which I always aim to include in my designs. Sewing and finishing are satisfying steps that bring everything together into a wearable, handmade piece I love to wear and gift.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy this top is to customise; you can swap the five colours for a monochrome palette or pick bold contrasting shades for a statement piece.

Change the yarn weight and hook sizes to make a chunkier, warmer version or a finer delicate summer top; adjust chains and row counts accordingly.

I often lengthen the front panel by adding extra 1dc rows if I need more bust coverage or prefer a longer crop length.

For a different neckline, try adding or removing shell rows at the chest; you can also change the ch3/ch4 spacing to alter lace openness.

If you like more support, add a fabric lining to the chest area or sew in a discreet elastic band at the lower edge for added hold.

Make the straps wider by increasing the starting chain from 6 x 1dc to 8 x 1dc and match the row total to keep proportions.

I sometimes embroider small motifs over the shells or add tiny beads to the lace row for subtle sparkle and texture.

To convert this to a dress, simply extend the lower yellow band by repeating the base 1dc rows until you reach the desired length.

Switch the back lacing to a button panel by replacing the chain lacing with button loops and adding matching buttons down the back.

Experiment with reversible finishes by choosing yarns that look good on both sides and keeping joins neat; you can wear the top with either side forward for versatility.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not switching hook sizes at the indicated rows can change gauge and ruin fit; follow the pattern and change to the 7mm hook where specified to keep correct drape and stitch spacing. ✗ Forgetting that ch3 does not count as a dc can make your stitch counts off across rows; always remember to exclude the starting ch3 from the dc stitch count and recount if needed. ✗ Skipping the turnover instruction at the end of rows will cause wrong shaping and edges; perform the turnover at the end of each row exactly as noted to maintain the intended edge and alignment. ✗ Making straps the same length without trying them on can create poor fit or twisted placement; regularly try on your work and adjust strap row counts as suggested to ensure comfortable, even strap placement. ✗ Ignoring shell stitch spacing or skipping the star-repeat instructions can break the lace pattern; follow the *...* repeats precisely and count ch3/ch4 spaces when placing shells.

Striped Lace Strappy Crop Top Crochet Pattern

Make a colorful, lace-accented cropped top with this detailed crochet pattern. Youll work shells and lace rows across five vibrant colors to create a unique strappy top that is easy to customise. The pattern includes full row-by-row instructions for sizes S-XL, hook changes, and sleeve and strap finishing tips. Perfect for makers who love playful colorwork and adjustable fit.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Striped Lace Strappy Crop Top Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Yarn thickness: 100g = 290m, size 2 (fine/light weight)
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    Approximately 200g of yarn in total across five colours
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    Colour 1: Yellow - approx 40g (base band and front lower section)
  • 04
    Colour 2: Dark pink - approx 40g (shell row accents)
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    Colour 3: Light pink - approx 40g (chest dc rows)
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    Colour 4: Turquoise - approx 40g (one sleeve)
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    Colour 5: Sage green - approx 40g (other sleeve/shells)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 4mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 7mm
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    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Stitch markers (optional)
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    Measuring tape for checking chain length (120-150cm guidance)

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— Initial information :

Info :

Crochet terminology: US. Tools: A 4mm and 7mm crochet hook. Yarn thickness: 100g = 290m, size 2, 5 different colours, around 200g of yarn in total. Scissors and yarn needle.

— Abbreviations :

Infos :

dc = double crochet. sc = single crochet. ch = chain. skip1ch = skip one chain. ss = slip stitch. dc2tog = double crochet 2 together (decrease). e.g. 20 x 1dc = place 1dc in each stitch for 20 stitches. e.g. 6 x 2dc = place 2dc in each stitch for 6 stitches.

— Special stitches :

Info :

shell: *1 x 1dc, ch3 or ch4, 1 x 1dc in the same stitch, skip1st*

— Important note :

Info :

ch3 at the beginning does not count as a dc. It isn't included in the stitch count.

— Sizing :

Info :

Size S is equivalent to 6-8 UK size. Size M is equivalent to 10 UK size. Size L is equivalent to 12-14 UK size. All three sizes fit cup sizes A-D. Guidance provided for larger cup sizes (DD and above) to make front panel size S or M longer and for smaller cup/larger bust combinations to make back panel longer.

— Stitches description :

Info :

Two types of stitches used: shells (appear in chest part and sleeves) and lace (appears in chest part and mostly in the sleeves). Instructions for lace rows are in the sleeves section.

— Front panel (Colour 1: yellow) :

Info :

At the end of each row, turnover. * symbol means repeat until the end of the row* I am using 5 different colours, and have included the names of the colours so it is clear when looking at the follow-up pictures. You can use whichever colours you'd like.

Row 1 :

Size S: ch62, turnover, skip2st, 60 x 1dc

Row 2 :

Size S: ch3, 60 x 1dc

Row 3 :

Size S: ch3, 60 x 1dc

Row 4 :

Size S: ch3, 60 x 1dc

Row 5 :

Size S: ch3, 60 x 1dc

Row 6 :

Size S: ch3, 60 x 1dc

Row 7 :

Size S: ch3, 60 x 1dc, cut, fasten off.

Row 1 :

Size M: ch72, turnover, skip2st, 70 x 1dc

Row 2 :

Size M: ch3, 70 x 1dc

Row 3 :

Size M: ch3, 70 x 1dc

Row 4 :

Size M: ch3, 70 x 1dc

Row 5 :

Size M: ch3, 70 x 1dc

Row 6 :

Size M: ch3, 70 x 1dc

Row 7 :

Size M: ch3, 70 x 1dc, cut, fasten off.

Row 1 :

Size L: ch82, turnover, skip2st, 80 x 1dc

Row 2 :

Size L: ch3, 80 x 1dc

Row 3 :

Size L: ch3, 80 x 1dc

Row 4 :

Size L: ch3, 80 x 1dc

Row 5 :

Size L: ch3, 80 x 1dc

Row 6 :

Size L: ch3, 80 x 1dc

Row 7 :

Size L: ch3, 80 x 1dc, cut, fasten off.

Row 1 :

Size XL: ch92, turnover, skip2st, 90 x 1dc

Row 2 :

Size XL: ch3, 90 x 1dc

Row 3 :

Size XL: ch3, 90 x 1dc

Row 4 :

Size XL: ch3, 90 x 1dc

Row 5 :

Size XL: ch3, 90 x 1dc

Row 6 :

Size XL: ch3, 90 x 1dc

Row 7 :

Size XL: ch3, 90 x 1dc, cut, fasten off.

— Colour 2: dark pink (shell row) :

Info :

Note: before starting these rows, I flipped the yellow band so that the shirt doesn't taper at the bottom. Note: the instructions between the star symbols "*" means to repeat the instructions within them until the end of the row. Note: here we are using the 'shell' stitch which you can find instructions for in the terminology section of the pattern.

Size S Row 1 :

ch3, *1 x 1dc, ch3, 1 x 1dc in the same space, skip2st*. 1 x 1dc, turnover

Size S Row 2 :

ch3, 1 x 1dc, 20 shells in the 20 ch3 spaces, cut and fasten off.

Size M Row 1 :

ch3, *1 x 1dc, ch3, 1 x 1dc in the same space, skip2st*. 1 x 1dc, turnover

Size M Row 2 :

ch3, 1 x 1dc, 23 shells in the 23 ch3 spaces, cut and fasten off.

Size L Row 1 :

ch3, *1 x 1dc, ch3, 1 x 1dc in the same space, skip2st*. 1 x 1dc, turnover

Size L Row 2 :

ch3, 1 x 1dc, 26 shells in the 26 ch3 spaces, cut and fasten off.

Size XL Row 1 :

ch3, *1 x 1dc, ch3, 1 x 1dc in the same space, skip2st*. 1 x 1dc, turnover

Size XL Row 2 :

ch3, 1 x 1dc, 30 shells in the 30 ch3 spaces, cut and fasten off.

— Colour 3: light pink (chest dc rows) :

Size S Row 1 :

ch3, *1 x 2dc in each shell space, 1 x 1dc in the space between two shells*

Size S Row 2 :

ch3, 28 x 1dc, ch4, skip2st, 1 x 1sc, ch4, skip2st, 28 x 1dc

Size S Row 3 :

ch3, 28 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 28 x 1dc

Size S Row 4 :

ch3, 28 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 28 x 1dc

Size S Row 5 :

ch3, 28 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 28 x 1dc

Size S Row 6 :

ch3, 28 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 28 x 1dc

Size S Row 7 :

ch3, 28 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 28 x 1dc

Size M Row 1 :

ch3, *1 x 2dc in each shell space, 1 x 1dc in the space between two shells*

Size M Row 2 :

ch3, 33 x 1dc, ch4, skip2st, 1 x 1sc, ch4, skip2st, 33 x 1dc

Size M Row 3 :

ch3, 33 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 33 x 1dc

Size M Row 4 :

ch3, 33 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 33 x 1dc

Size M Row 5 :

ch3, 33 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 33 x 1dc

Size M Row 6 :

ch3, 33 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 33 x 1dc

Size M Row 7 :

ch3, 33 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 33 x 1dc

Size L Row 1 :

ch3, *1 x 2dc in each shell space, 1 x 1dc in the space between two shells*

Size L Row 2 :

ch3, 38 x 1dc, ch4, skip2st, 1 x 1sc, ch4, skip2st, 38 x 1dc

Size L Row 3 :

ch3, 38 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 38 x 1dc

Size L Row 4 :

ch3, 38 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 38 x 1dc

Size L Row 5 :

ch3, 38 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 38 x 1dc

Size L Row 6 :

ch3, 38 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 38 x 1dc

Size L Row 7 :

ch3, 38 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 38 x 1dc

Size XL Row 1 :

ch3, *1 x 2dc in each shell space, 1 x 1dc in the space between two shells*

Size XL Row 2 :

ch3, 43 x 1dc, ch4, skip2st, 1 x 1sc, ch4, skip2st, 43 x 1dc

Size XL Row 3 :

ch3, 43 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 43 x 1dc

Size XL Row 4 :

ch3, 43 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 43 x 1dc

Size XL Row 5 :

ch3, 43 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 43 x 1dc

Size XL Row 6 :

ch3, 43 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 43 x 1dc

Size XL Row 7 :

ch3, 43 x 1dc, ch4, 1sc into space, ch4, 1sc into space, 43 x 1dc

Info :

Note: if you are a larger cup size, do a few extra rows of this colour, until your bust is covered. All up to personal preference :)

— Back panel (switch to 4mm hook) :

Info :

Where we cut off the dark pink yarn, attach yellow yarn.

Size S :

Ch3, 43 x 1dc, turnover* repeat for 12 rows in total. At the end of the twelfth row, ch120-ch150, so it is 70cm long. Repeat for the other side of the front panel.

Size M :

Ch3, 43 x 1dc, turnover* repeat for 14 rows in total. At the end of the fourteenth row, ch120-ch150, so it is 70cm long. Repeat for the other side of the front panel.

Size L :

Ch3, 43 x 1dc, turnover* repeat for 16 rows in total. At the end of the sixteenth row, ch120-ch150, so it is 70cm long. Repeat for the other side of the front panel.

Size XL :

Ch3, 43 x 1dc, turnover* repeat for 18 rows in total. At the end of the eighteenth row, ch120-ch150, so it is 70cm long. Repeat for the other side of the front panel.

Info :

If you have made the front panel longer to support a larger cup size, just continue to do 1dc until the end of the side of the front panel, for example 55 x 1dc - however many you need. Decide which way round you'd like the top to be; the designer attached shoulder straps to the dark pink yarn so chain 120-150 is below it to allow lacing from bottom to top.

— Shoulder Straps :

Info :

With a 4mm hook, in an appropriate place for the first strap, attach your yarn and place 6 x 1dc, ch2, turnover. Create 28 rows in total of 6 x 1dc, this is the shoulder strap. Sc the shoulder strap to the end of the back panel. Repeat for the second shoulder strap, symmetrically to the first.

Info :

If longer or shorter straps are needed, you can customise the straps; the next part of the pattern is a guide based on the length of the 28 rows.

— Colour 4: turquoise (sleeves) :

Size S Row 1 :

ch3, 78 x 1dc, ss

Size S Row 2 :

switch to 7mm hook ch3, 38 x 1dc, (skip every other st) ss

Size S Row 3 :

ch3, 38 x 1dc, ss

Size S Row 4 :

ch3, *6 x 1dc, dc2tog*, ss

Size S Row 5 :

ch3, *6 x 1dc, dc2tog*, ss

Size S Row 6 :

ch3, dc2tog, 24 x 1dc, dc2tog, ss, cut, fasten off. Repeat with the other sleeve. (26st)

Size M Row 1 :

ch3, 85 x 1dc, ss

Size M Row 2 :

switch to 7mm hook ch3, 42 x 1dc, (skip every other st) ss

Size M Row 3 :

ch3, 42 x 1dc, ss

Size M Row 4 :

ch3, *6 x 1dc, dc2tog*, ss (37st)

Size M Row 5 :

ch3, *6 x 1dc, dc2tog*, ss (33st)

Size M Row 6 :

ch3, dc2tog, 29 x 1dc, dc2tog, ss, cut, fasten off. Repeat with the other sleeve. (31st)

Size L Row 1 :

ch3, 90 x 1dc, ss

Size L Row 2 :

switch to 7mm hook ch3, 45 x 1dc, (skip every other st) ss

Size L Row 3 :

ch3, 45 x 1dc, ss

Size L Row 4 :

ch3, *6 x 1dc, dc2tog*, ss (40st)

Size L Row 5 :

ch3, *6 x 1dc, dc2tog*, ss (35st)

Size L Row 6 :

ch3, dc2tog, 31 x 1dc, dc2tog, ss, cut, fasten off. Repeat with the other sleeve. (33st)

Size XL Row 1 :

ch3, 102 x 1dc, ss

Size XL Row 2 :

switch to 7mm hook ch3, 51 x 1dc, (skip every other st) ss

Size XL Row 3 :

ch3, 51 x 1dc, ss

Size XL Row 4 :

ch3, *6 x 1dc, dc2tog*, ss (47st)

Size XL Row 5 :

ch3, *6 x 1dc, dc2tog*, ss (41st)

Size XL Row 6 :

ch3, dc2tog, 31 x 1dc, dc2tog, ss, cut, fasten off. Repeat with the other sleeve. (39st)

Info :

If you don't have enough stitches at the end of the row for another decrease, e.g 4 x 1dc, finish with a slip stitch as normal, then do 2 x 1dc and dc2tog in the next row - so 6 minus the remaining amount of stitches - (if the next row is also a decrease row).

Info :

If you have made the straps longer or shorter, use this part as a guide and don't worry about matching the exact number of stitches after you finish the row. Make sure to still half the number of total stitches in Row 2 with your 7mm hook, match that number in row 3, and do a decrease every 6 stitches in Rows 4 and 5. Decrease once in the beginning of row 6 and again at the end of the row.

— Colour 5: sage green (shell rows for strap top edge) :

Size S Row 1 :

ch3, *1 x 1dc, ch4, 1dc in the same space, skip 1st* ss

Size S Row 2 :

ch3, 13 shells in 13 ch4 spaces, ss, cut, fasten off

Size M Row 1 :

ch3, *1 x 1dc, ch4, 1dc in the same space, skip1st* ss

Size M Row 2 :

ch3, 15 shells in 15 ch4 spaces, ss, cut, fasten off

Size L Row 1 :

ch3, *1 x 1dc, ch4, 1dc in the same space, skip 1st* ss

Size L Row 2 :

ch3, 17 shells in 17 ch4 spaces, ss, cut, fasten off

Size XL Row 1 :

ch3, *1 x 1dc, ch4, 1dc in the same space, skip 1st* ss

Size XL Row 2 :

ch3, 20 shells in 20 ch4 spaces, ss, cut, fasten off

Info :

If you have customised the length of your straps, just make sure you have around half the number of shells as you do 7mm hook stitches. (e.g size S, 26 st, and then 13 shells)

— Finishing and assembly notes :

Info :

Sew shoulder straps to the end of the back panel. Repeat for the second shoulder strap symmetrically. Lace the back up with the chain 120-150 used in the back panel. Weave in ends and block gently if desired.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach shoulder straps to the back panel ends by sewing the strap edges to the back panel edge securely with a yarn needle, matching the strap orientation and repeating symmetrically for the second strap.
  • Lace the back panels together using the chain created at the end of each back panel (ch120-ch150) and thread it through the chest lacing holes to adjust fit from bottom to top.
  • Sew shells and lace row joins neatly with matching yarn, weaving in ends on the wrong side to keep the front tidy and avoid visible knots.
  • Repeat sleeve instructions for both sides and sew each sleeve to the arm openings, aligning the top rows and matching shell pattern spacing for symmetry.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use turnover at the end of each row as instructed to keep a neat edge and consistent shaping across the front and back panels.
  • 💡Remember that the starting ch3 does not count as a dc; do not include it in your stitch counts when checking rows.
  • 💡Try the top on as you go when adjusting strap length or adding extra rows for larger cup sizes to ensure a comfortable fit and correct coverage.

This colorful striped lace crop top pattern is perfect for expressing your personal style with five playful colors and delicate shell details. Mix and match yarns, extend panels for extra coverage, and make the straps your own for a perfect fit. Happy crocheting and enjoy wearing your handmade top! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The pattern includes sizes S, M, L and XL with guidance for cup sizes; the finished dimensions depend on your yarn and tension but follow the row counts for the recommended sizing.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights but this will change the final size significantly. If using thicker yarn, consider reducing chain lengths and using appropriate hook sizes to maintain the intended fit.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of stitches like dc, sc, shell patterns and increases/decreases is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, customisations, and how many fittings you do as you go.