SUMMER FUN TWO-PIECE TOP
Originally I free handed this top and then got lots of fellow crocheters asking for
the top so I whipped this up! Please feel free to reach out to me via Etsy or my
email stringstoostitches@yahoo.com if you have any questions or concerns. This
top is perfect for the hot summer weather and I can’t wait to see everyone’s
creations! AS always, please tag me in any photos on social media so I can share
on my pages. @stringstoostitches on Instagram and Tiktok
Skills you need:
Basic crochet skills- just a chain & single crochet & double crochet
Materials you will need:
Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm or 5mm
Medium yarn: Bernat Velvet, Big Twist, Red Saver (just some of my favs)
Abbreviations:
CH- chain
DC- double crochet
SC- single crochet
St- stitch
A CUP:
Row 1: CH 16
Row 2: skip 2 chains, and 14SC to the end
Row 3: SC 14, 3SC in place where you skipped the two stitches and 14SC down the
other side
Row 4: SC 15, 3SC in center, SC 15 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 5: SC 16, 3SC in center, SC 16 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 6: SC 17, 3SC in center, SC 17 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 7: SC 18. 3SC in center, SC 18 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 8: SC 19, 3SC in center, SC 19 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 9: SC 20, 3SC in center, SC 20 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 10: SC 21 3SC in center, SC 21 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 11: SC 22, 3SC in center, SC 22 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 12: SC 23, 3SC in center, SC 23 to the end
B CUP:
Row 1: CH 16
Row 2: skip 2 chains, and 14SC to the end
Row 3: SC 14, 3SC in place where you skipped the two stitches and 14SC down the
other side
Row 4: SC 15, 3SC in center, SC 15 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 5: SC 16, 3SC in center, SC 16 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 6: SC 17, 3SC in center, SC 17 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 7: SC 18. 3SC in center, SC 18 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 8: SC 19, 3SC in center, SC 19 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 9: SC 20, 3SC in center, SC 20 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 10: SC 21 3SC in center, SC 21 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 11: SC 22, 3SC in center, SC 22 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 12: SC 23, 3SC in the center, SC 23 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 13: SC 24, 3SC in the center, SC 24 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 14: SC 25, 3SC in the center, SC 25 to the end
C CUP
Row 1: CH 16
Row 2: skip 2 chains, and 14SC to the end
Row 3: SC 14, 3SC in place where you skipped the two stitches and 14SC down the
other side
Row 4: SC 15, 3SC in center, SC 15 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 5: SC 16, 3SC in center, SC 16 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 6: SC 17, 3SC in center, SC 17 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 7: SC 18. 3SC in center, SC 18 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 8: SC 19, 3SC in center, SC 19 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 9: SC 20, 3SC in center, SC 20 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 10: SC 21 3SC in center, SC 21 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 11: SC 22, 3SC in center, SC 22 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 12: SC 23, 3SC in the center, SC 23 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 13: SC 24, 3SC in the center, SC 24 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 14: SC 25, 3SC in the center, SC 25 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 15: SC 26, 3SC in the center, SC 26 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 16: SC 27, 3SC in the center, SC 27 to the end
D CUP
Row 1: CH 16
Row 2: skip 2 chains, and 14SC to the end
Row 3: SC 14, 3SC in place where you skipped the two stitches and 14SC down the
other side
Row 4: SC 15, 3SC in center, SC 15 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 5: SC 16, 3SC in center, SC 16 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 6: SC 17, 3SC in center, SC 17 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 7: SC 18. 3SC in center, SC 18 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 8: SC 19, 3SC in center, SC 19 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 9: SC 20, 3SC in center, SC 20 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 10: SC 21 3SC in center, SC 21 to the end then ch1 & flip
Row 11: SC 22, 3SC in center, SC 22 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 12: SC 23, 3SC in the center, SC 23 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 13: SC 24, 3SC in the center, SC 24 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 14: SC 25, 3SC in the center, SC 25 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 15: SC 26, 3SC in the center, SC 27 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 16: SC 27, 3SC in the center, SC 28 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 17: SC 28, 3SC in the center, SC 29 to the end and ch1 & flip
Row 18: SC 29, 3SC in the center, SC 30 to the end and ch1 & flip
DD/DDD CUP:
For cups sizes larger than D, you follow the pattern above and continue adding
rows into you get the coverage you’d like.
Tips for larger cup sizes:
• I have had up to the size 48K but I think I did about 48 SC on each side.
• I would just make sure you have accurate measurements, if its yourself or
for a customer and then measure the piece as you are making it.
-When you are finished DO NOT cut the yarn! Begin crocheting along the
bottom of the cup. Once cups are complete, you can begin the body of the top.
SUPER EASY! Small (medium, large, extra large, 2XL)
BODY: Starting on the bottom side of the cups (the long side) with single crochets.
Basically, you will do a row with the pattern(dc, ch1 & skip st, dc, ch1 & skip st)
and then a row with only double crochets. A total of 8 row for the body but you
can make longer or shorter, whatever you prefer. Just keep following the pattern.
Reference the photo at the top of the pattern if you aren’t quite sure
Starting on the bottom side of the cups (the long side) with single crochets.
Basically, you will do a row with the pattern(dc, ch1 & skip st, dc, ch1 & skip st)
and then a row with only double crochets. A total of 8 row for the body but you
can make longer or shorter, whatever you prefer. Just keep following the pattern.
Reference the photo at the top of the pattern if you aren’t quite sure
Small (medium, large, extra large, 2XL)
Row 1: SC 10 (14,18,22,26) across the bottom of each cup
Row 2: Ch3 & skip 2 stitches, then DC in third st, ch1 & skip a st then DC in next st
Row 3: DC in each st & ch space total
Row 4: Ch3 & skip 2 stitches, then DC in third st, ch1 & skip a st then DC in next st
Row 5: DC in each st & ch space total
Row 6: Ch3 & skip 2 stitches, then DC in third st, ch1 & skip a st then DC in next st
Row 7: DC in each st & ch space total
Row 8: Ch3 & skip 2 stitches, then DC in third st, ch1 & skip a st then DC in next st
DO NOT CUT THE YARN! You will begin the first side piece. Instead of working
along the body, you will turn the shirt and begin working up the side towards the
cups.
This is where I end the body section but if you want more coverage on the belly
then just keep following the pattern.
Side Pieces- You will turn your work & crochet about half way up the cup
This part is where people struggle with the pattern. After you go on the bottom
of the cup and do the body portion then you will do the side section. You will
turn your work and continue up the side of the piece. When you reach the bra
cup, you will continue going up about half way. I do this so that you do not have
a lot of side boob sticking out. So keep that in mind if you skip this step. The
pattern is listed below for how many row & stitches you need BUTT when
you’re done I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you go around the entire piece with a row
of single crochets. It really makes a difference!
SIDE PIECE: so the height of the side is up to you, I usually go about half way up
the cup because I don’t like side boob spillage so do what works for you☺
-When I say DC the whole row, I mean to double crochet in the stitch and also in
the chain 1 space
Row 1: DC up the side of the top (Usually 18-25 stitches)
Row 2: Ch3 & skip 2 stitches, then DC in third st, ch1 & skip a st then DC in next st
Row 3: DC the whole row
Row 4: Ch3 & skip 2 stitches, then DC in third st, ch1 & skip a st then DC in next st
Row 5: DC the whole row
Row 6: Ch3 & skip 2 stitches, then DC in third st, ch1 & skip a st then DC in next st
stop here for extra small
Row 7: DC the whole row
Row 8: Ch3 & skip 2 stitches, then DC in third st, ch1 & skip a st then DC in next st
stop here for small
Row 9: DC the whole row
Row 10: Ch3 & skip 2 stitches, then DC in third st, ch1 & skip a st then DC in next
st
stop here for medium
Row 11: DC the whole row
Row 12: Ch3 & skip 2 stitches, then DC in third st, ch1 & skip a st then DC in next
st
stop here for large
Row 13: DC the whole row
Row 14: Ch3 & skip 2 stitches, then DC in third st, ch1 & skip a st then DC in next
st
stop here for XL
Row 15: DC the whole row
Row 16: Ch3 & skip 2 stitches, then DC in third st, ch1 & skip a st then DC in next
st
Row 17: DC the whole row
Row 18: Ch3 & skip 2 stitches, then DC in third st, ch1 & skip a st then DC in next
st
stop here for 2XL
When you finish one side you will chain up one and then fasten off yarn! You will
attach the yarn on the other side of the top. ON the very first stitch on the bottom
body piece, you will tie on yarn. Then being working your way up the side on the
top and follow the pattern from the first side
YAYYY WERE ALMOST DONE!!!
Do not fasten off the yarn at the end of the second side piece. You will begin to do
single crochets around the entire piece. When you reach the beginning you will
slip stitch and fasten off the yarn.
STRAPS: for the straps you will attach the yarn at the top part of the cup and I like
to add a knot. Then you start to chain then you will just fasten off after you chain
as many you need according to your size.
Extra small & Small: 125
Medium: 150
Large & XL: 175
XXL: 200
XXXL: 225
When you finish this process with one side of the top then you can start the other
side. Choose the same color or switch it up and change the color for a fun
summer top!
You will also crochet and long chain about 150-200 chain for the one that laces
the front of your piece. Refer to the picture at the beginning of the pattern. I
usually skip about 3 stitch for the spacing.
Then these will turn into what your straps will be and also what laces up the
corset part of your top. Reference the picture below if you’re confused and then
you will just pull the straps through the holes of the top. If you would like thicker
straps then I recommend doing a foundation stitch. Or after you complete the
chain then go back down with single crochets. Its whatever you prefer.
AND THAT”S IT!! You have completed your summer fun top and I hope you can
enjoy your summer in this top! As always, please tag me in any pictures or videos
on Instagram or tiktok so I can share them.
Also if you market the top or sell please just give me credit for the pattern. And do
not redistribute or re-write it as your own. THANK YOU!!
If you don’t want your back showing then you can add rows to each back panel
for more coverage.
