If you're looking for a fresh and easy project for this summer, you've come to the right place! At Lanas Llamas , we bring you a basic pattern for crocheting a top using Katia's Easy Knit Cotton yarn, a perfect cotton yarn for light and comfortable garments.
This top is ideal for beginners, as you only need to know a few basic stitches. It's also easily adjustable to different sizes , so you can customize it to your measurements. You just need to knit a front panel and a back panel, a pair of straps, and then sew it all together.
✨ Materials Needed
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2 to 3 balls of Katia Easy Knit Cotton (depending on the size).
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5 mm crochet hook .
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Scissors and a yarn needle to finish off the threads.
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Score markers (optional, but recommended).
You can find all these materials in our Lanas Llamas store.
🧶 Points We Will Use
✔️ Chain (ch)
✔️ Single crochet (sc)
✔️ High point (hp)
✔️ Increase and decrease (to adjust the size if necessary)
✂️ Step by Step to Knit the Top
1️⃣ We knit the Front and Back Panel
This top is knitted in two equal rectangles , one for the front and one for the back.
🔹 Step 1:
We assemble a base chain with a number of stitches that is equal to the width of the top (Example: 50 chains for a size S/M).
🔹 Step 2:
We crochet in double crochet for several rows until we reach the desired length . For a cropped top, about 30-35 rows may be enough.
🔹 Step 3:
We repeat the same process for the back panel .
2️⃣ We make the suspenders
🔹 Step 4:
For each strap, leave about 10 cm of separation from the edge (the ends where the shoulders/armpits would go) and cast on a chain of 25 to 30 stitches (depending on how long you want the strap).
🔹 Step 5:
We knit about 4-5 rows of single crochet to reinforce the straps and sew them to the back.
3️⃣ We put the pieces together
🔹 Step 6:
We place both panels together and sew them together with a tapestry needle or with slip stitches crocheted on the sides, leaving openings for the arms.
🔹 Step 7:
We sew the straps on the back and that's it!
🌈 Tips for Customizing Your Top
✅ Add a crab stitch border for a neater finish.
✅ Make it longer to turn it into a crop top or a dress.
✅ Play with colors and create a two-tone or striped top.
🛒 Get Easy Knit Cotton at Lanas Llamas
This top is ideal for summer and, thanks to Katia's Easy Knit Cotton , you'll get a breathable, cool and easy-to-care-for garment.
Find this yarn at Lanas Llamas and choose from its wide range of colors. Knit your own top and wear a garment made by you!
