Crochet top “Ronja”
Crochet a cute top with lovely tie details!
All you need is a few skeins of Cotton Cloud (we used the color “Light Blue”), a 4 mm crochet hook, and a pair of scissors. The pattern is made to measure, so you decide the width and length yourself. It’s a fun, beginner-friendly project to start building your summer wardrobe. This pattern is suitable for everyone—beginners as well as those who have crocheted before. Our creator Rebecca has filmed a full-length video tutorial for this pattern, so if you’re new to crochet, this is a great project to start with.
Yarn Consumption: Approximately 200 g for a top like the one shown in the picture. The amount needed depends on the size you choose to make (width and length).
Here's how to do it
The top has an adjustable size—you decide the width by measuring where you are widest (recommended across the bust), and the length depends on how many rows you choose to crochet. A good tip is to try on the top as you go to make sure it fits the way you want. Happy crocheting! /Rebecca
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Cotton Cloud | 100 g
A slightly thinner cotton yarn that works perfectly for clothes, accessories and amigurumi.
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Front piece
Row 1: Chain and decide the width
Start by making a slip knot. Here’s how: wrap the yarn around two fingers, cross the strands, then pull the yarn through the loop—you now have a slip knot.
Now crochet a foundation chain with an even number of chain stitches. The chain should be as wide as you want your top—measure across the bust.
Note: not all the way around the body, just for one panel.
To make a chain: yarn over and pull through the loop. Repeat until you have the desired number of chain stitches (even number so that all following rows has an uneven number).
For reference, 74 chain stitches were made for the top in the picture. This results in 73 stitches from row 2 onward.
Row 2: In the 2nd chain from your hook, crochet your first double crochet as a “standing double crochet” instead of starting with turning chains, for a more even result. See the video for the easiest instructions.
How to make a standing double crochet:
Pull up the loop on your hook so it’s long enough to wrap around the hook once. Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop just like a regular double crochet. Yarn over again and pull through the first two loops—try to hold the yarn in place with your finger as you work. Yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook. Done.
Crochet 1 double crochet in each stitch across the row.
How to make a regular double crochet:
Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (you now have 3 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops, then yarn over again and pull through the last 2 loops.
Now switch to crocheting treble crochets. From here on, always start each new row with a standing stitch for the correct technique.
Row 3: Make your first treble crochet in the first stitch (see video for the easiest instructions).
Chain 1 and skip 1 stitch.
Repeat: *1 treble crochet, chain 1, skip 1 stitch.* Repeat between *...* across the row. (You should finish with 1 treble crochet.)
How to make a treble crochet:
Yarn over twice, insert the hook into the stitch, and pull up a loop (you now have 4 loops on the hook).
Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops.
Yarn over again and pull through the next 2 loops.
Yarn over one last time and pull through the final 2 loops.
You have now crocheted one row of double crochets and one row of treble crochets with chain spaces in every other stitch.
Repeat Row 2 and Row 3 until you are happy with the size of your front piece.
The final row before the next step should be a row of double crochets for stability.
I crocheted a total of 23 rows.
Shoulders / Neckline
Start by making a standing treble crochet + chain stitch in the first stitch of the row.
Then crochet as many treble crochet + chain stitches as you want for the width of one shoulder. For reference, we made 7.
Place a marker on the opposite side where your second shoulder width should begin. Count how many stitches you have between your two points (where you finished the first shoulder and where you will start the next—this is your neckline opening).
Then crochet a chain with the same number of chain stitches as the gap you counted.
After that, continue crocheting your remaining treble crochet + chain stitches to form your second shoulder.
Back piece
The back piece is crocheted directly after completing the shoulders/neckline.
Now continue crocheting in the same way as you did for the front piece. You decide how long you want to make it.
I chose to crochet one section longer for the back than for the front (one section = 1 row of double crochets and 1 row of treble crochet + chain stitches).
When you’ve finished the back piece and reached your desired length, fasten off and secure with a knot.
How to fasten off:
Cut the yarn, leaving about a 10 cm tail. Pull the yarn tail all the way through the loop and tighten.
Weave in the yarn end on the inside of your top using a crochet hook or a sewing needle.
(Remember to finish with a row of double crochets to get the same edge as on the front piece.)
Ties
You can choose the style you want for your ties. I chose to braid 4 strands—if you want them thicker, you can use 6 strands.
Cut 2 equal lengths of yarn and pull them through where you want your ties to be attached. Fold them in half.
Then braid the strands like a regular braid—one section will have 2 strands, while the others have 1 each.
Finish by tying a knot and trimming the ends. I like to leave a small tassel at the end as a nice detail.
Repeat on all 4 sides.
You can also crochet a chain as long as you want your ties to be. Then, starting in the 2nd stitch from the hook, crochet single crochets all the way back. Sew these onto your top.
Done—great job! 👏
Pattern Description (US Terms)
This section uses crochet terminology and abbreviations. If you need more guidance, see the beginner-friendly version with a full video tutorial.
Abbreviations:
st(s) = stitch(es)
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
sc = single crochet
standing = starting a row using a standing stitch technique instead of beginning with chains (see video for easiest method)
Front Panel
Row 1: Ch to desired width, measuring across the bust (not all the way around the body, just one panel).
You need an even number of chains.
Example: Ch 74, which gives 73 sts from Row 2 onward.
Row 2: In the 2nd ch from hook, work 1 dc (I begin rows with a standing stitch—see video). Work 1 dc in each st across.
Row 3: *Work 1 tr + ch 1. Skip 1 st*. Repeat across the row.
Repeat Row 2 and Row 3 until the front panel reaches your desired size.
The final row before the next step should be a row of dc for stability.
Example: 23 rows total.
Shoulders / Neckline
Begin with 1 standing tr + ch 1 in the first st.
Work as many tr + ch 1 as desired for one shoulder width (example: 7).
Place a marker on the opposite side where the second shoulder will begin. Count the number of sts between the two points (this forms the neckline opening).
Ch the same number of stitches as the gap.
Then continue working tr + ch 1 across to form the second shoulder.
Back Panel
The back panel is worked directly from the shoulders/neckline.
Continue crocheting the same way as the front panel by repeating Row 2 and Row 3 until the back reaches your desired length.
You decide the length. I made the back one section longer than the front
(1 section = 1 row dc + 1 row tr + ch).
Cut yarn and fasten off. Weave in ends on the inside of the top.
Ties
You can choose any style for your ties. I chose to braid 4 strands.
Cut 2 equal lengths of yarn and pull them through where you want the ties. Fold in half. Braid the strands like a regular braid—one section will have 2 strands, the others 1 each. Finish with a knot and trim. I like to leave a small tassel at the ends.
Repeat on all 4 sides.
Alternative:
You can also make ties by crocheting a chain to your desired length. Then, starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work sc across. Attach these to the sides of your top.
Done—great job! 👏
The rights to this pattern belong to MYO Make Your Own. The pattern or its pictures may not be copied, shared or resold either in parts or in its entirety, but you may sell items you have crocheted from this pattern. If you have questions about the pattern, contact MYO at hello@makeyourown.se.
Front piece
Row 1: Chain and decide the width
Start by making a slip knot. Here’s how: wrap the yarn around two fingers, cross the strands, then pull the yarn through the loop—you now have a slip knot.
Now crochet a foundation chain with an even number of chain stitches. The chain should be as wide as you want your top—measure across the bust.
Note: not all the way around the body, just for one panel.
To make a chain: yarn over and pull through the loop. Repeat until you have the desired number of chain stitches (even number so that all following rows has an uneven number).
For reference, 74 chain stitches were made for the top in the picture. This results in 73 stitches from row 2 onward.
Row 2: In the 2nd chain from your hook, crochet your first double crochet as a “standing double crochet” instead of starting with turning chains, for a more even result. See the video for the easiest instructions.
How to make a standing double crochet:
Pull up the loop on your hook so it’s long enough to wrap around the hook once. Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop just like a regular double crochet. Yarn over again and pull through the first two loops—try to hold the yarn in place with your finger as you work. Yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook. Done.
Crochet 1 double crochet in each stitch across the row.
How to make a regular double crochet:
Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (you now have 3 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops, then yarn over again and pull through the last 2 loops.
Now switch to crocheting treble crochets. From here on, always start each new row with a standing stitch for the correct technique.
Row 3: Make your first treble crochet in the first stitch (see video for the easiest instructions).
Chain 1 and skip 1 stitch.
Repeat: *1 treble crochet, chain 1, skip 1 stitch.* Repeat between *...* across the row. (You should finish with 1 treble crochet.)
How to make a treble crochet:
Yarn over twice, insert the hook into the stitch, and pull up a loop (you now have 4 loops on the hook).
Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops.
Yarn over again and pull through the next 2 loops.
Yarn over one last time and pull through the final 2 loops.
You have now crocheted one row of double crochets and one row of treble crochets with chain spaces in every other stitch.
Repeat Row 2 and Row 3 until you are happy with the size of your front piece.
The final row before the next step should be a row of double crochets for stability.
I crocheted a total of 23 rows.
Shoulders / Neckline
Start by making a standing treble crochet + chain stitch in the first stitch of the row.
Then crochet as many treble crochet + chain stitches as you want for the width of one shoulder. For reference, we made 7.
Place a marker on the opposite side where your second shoulder width should begin. Count how many stitches you have between your two points (where you finished the first shoulder and where you will start the next—this is your neckline opening).
Then crochet a chain with the same number of chain stitches as the gap you counted.
After that, continue crocheting your remaining treble crochet + chain stitches to form your second shoulder.
Back piece
The back piece is crocheted directly after completing the shoulders/neckline.
Now continue crocheting in the same way as you did for the front piece. You decide how long you want to make it.
I chose to crochet one section longer for the back than for the front (one section = 1 row of double crochets and 1 row of treble crochet + chain stitches).
When you’ve finished the back piece and reached your desired length, fasten off and secure with a knot.
How to fasten off:
Cut the yarn, leaving about a 10 cm tail. Pull the yarn tail all the way through the loop and tighten.
Weave in the yarn end on the inside of your top using a crochet hook or a sewing needle.
(Remember to finish with a row of double crochets to get the same edge as on the front piece.)
Ties
You can choose the style you want for your ties. I chose to braid 4 strands—if you want them thicker, you can use 6 strands.
Cut 2 equal lengths of yarn and pull them through where you want your ties to be attached. Fold them in half.
Then braid the strands like a regular braid—one section will have 2 strands, while the others have 1 each.
Finish by tying a knot and trimming the ends. I like to leave a small tassel at the end as a nice detail.
Repeat on all 4 sides.
You can also crochet a chain as long as you want your ties to be. Then, starting in the 2nd stitch from the hook, crochet single crochets all the way back. Sew these onto your top.
Done—great job! 👏
Pattern Description (US Terms)
This section uses crochet terminology and abbreviations. If you need more guidance, see the beginner-friendly version with a full video tutorial.
Abbreviations:
st(s) = stitch(es)
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
sc = single crochet
standing = starting a row using a standing stitch technique instead of beginning with chains (see video for easiest method)
Front Panel
Row 1: Ch to desired width, measuring across the bust (not all the way around the body, just one panel).
You need an even number of chains.
Example: Ch 74, which gives 73 sts from Row 2 onward.
Row 2: In the 2nd ch from hook, work 1 dc (I begin rows with a standing stitch—see video). Work 1 dc in each st across.
Row 3: *Work 1 tr + ch 1. Skip 1 st*. Repeat across the row.
Repeat Row 2 and Row 3 until the front panel reaches your desired size.
The final row before the next step should be a row of dc for stability.
Example: 23 rows total.
Shoulders / Neckline
Begin with 1 standing tr + ch 1 in the first st.
Work as many tr + ch 1 as desired for one shoulder width (example: 7).
Place a marker on the opposite side where the second shoulder will begin. Count the number of sts between the two points (this forms the neckline opening).
Ch the same number of stitches as the gap.
Then continue working tr + ch 1 across to form the second shoulder.
Back Panel
The back panel is worked directly from the shoulders/neckline.
Continue crocheting the same way as the front panel by repeating Row 2 and Row 3 until the back reaches your desired length.
You decide the length. I made the back one section longer than the front
(1 section = 1 row dc + 1 row tr + ch).
Cut yarn and fasten off. Weave in ends on the inside of the top.
Ties
You can choose any style for your ties. I chose to braid 4 strands.
Cut 2 equal lengths of yarn and pull them through where you want the ties. Fold in half. Braid the strands like a regular braid—one section will have 2 strands, the others 1 each. Finish with a knot and trim. I like to leave a small tassel at the ends.
Repeat on all 4 sides.
Alternative:
You can also make ties by crocheting a chain to your desired length. Then, starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work sc across. Attach these to the sides of your top.
Done—great job! 👏
The rights to this pattern belong to MYO Make Your Own. The pattern or its pictures may not be copied, shared or resold either in parts or in its entirety, but you may sell items you have crocheted from this pattern. If you have questions about the pattern, contact MYO at hello@makeyourown.se.
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