Summer Breeze Crop Top Pattern

This gorgeous crop top is made using basic stitches and combines multiple shades of blue to create a visually appealing look. The top features a triangular shape that sits comfortably on the shoulders, making it perfect for a light and breezy summer day.

Materials

• Yarn: 100% Cotton yarn in three shades of blue (dark blue, medium blue, light blue) – approximately 200 yards total
• Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Scissors
• Tape measure
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch marker

Gauge

20 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations

• CO = Cast On
• K = Knit
• P = Purl
• St(s) = Stitch(es)
• WS = Wrong Side
• RS = Right Side
• BO = Bind Off

Instructions

Part 1: Back Section

1. CO 40 stitches using the dark blue yarn.
2. Knit in stockinette stitch (K one row, P one row) for 4 inches.
3. Change to medium blue yarn.
4. Knit in stockinette stitch for 4 inches.
5. Change to light blue yarn.
6. Knit in stockinette stitch for 4 inches.
7. Begin decreasing for the neckline: (RS) K2, K2tog, K to last 4 stitches, K2tog, K2. (You will have decreased 2 stitches.)
8. Repeat the decrease row every 4th row until you have 20 stitches.
9. Continue knitting straight until piece measures approximately 12 inches from the cast on edge.
10. BO all stitches and set aside.

Part 2: Front Section

1. Repeat the same process as the back section, but stop decreasing at 30 stitches instead of 20.
2. Continue straight until the piece measures approximately 12 inches from the cast on edge.
3. BO all stitches.

Part 3: Assembly

1. Lay the front and back sections flat with the right sides facing each other.
2. Using a tapestry needle and the same light blue yarn, sew the side seams together from the bottom up to the desired armhole gap (about 4 inches).
3. Turn the top inside out so that the seams are on the inside.

Part 4: Straps

1. Using the dark blue yarn, CO 20 stitches.
2. Knit in garter stitch (K every row) until the strap measures 16 inches.
3. BO all stitches.
4. Make two straps using the same method.
5. Attach each strap to the top corners of the crop top. Sew securely in place.

Finishing

1. Weave in all loose yarn ends with the tapestry needle.
2. Wash and lightly block your crop top to set the stitches and enhance the shape.
3. Your Summer Breeze Crop Top is now ready to wear!