Sophia Crochet Top Pattern Easy pattern for an absolutely feminine top. The lace design for this beginner trendy summer top use only basic stitches. With its flattering fit and adjustable length, the Sophia top is perfect for all body shapes.
Materials needed:
Sport weight yarn, #2 : 590[650, 720, 790, 850, 920]yds.
I recommend: Premier Yarns-Cotton Fair or Ice Yarns-Lorena. -also, you can use a Light weight yarn, #3, as Truboo-Lion Brand G6-4mm crochet hook and a tapestry needle.
Gauge: 1 Double V-st, 1 V-st = 1.6’’/4 cm. 9 rows= 4”/ 10 cm For swatch, chain 18 and work rows 1-9 of pattern.
Regardless of the side sts, you measure 1 DoubleV-st and 1 V-st. Take time to check the gauge and adjust if necessary.
Ch=chain / St(s) =stitch(es) /R=row / SlSt=Slip stitch /DC= double crochet, HDC=half double crochet
V-st =( DC, ch1, DC) in the ch1 Space of the Double V- stitch from the previous row
Double V-st =( 2DC, ch1, 2DC) in the ch1 Space of the V-stitch from the previous row
- *Turn at the end of each row.
- **Total stitches are indicated between < >.
- ***For size XS work pattern as written. Counts in brackets ([]) are for size S, M, L, XL, 2XL.
- **** This top is crochet in two pieces. Each piece is worked from the bottom up.
So let’s get started!
Sizes: XS [S, M, L, XL, XXL] – Measure your bust to choose the size.
Bust: 31″ [34″, 37″, 40″, 43″, 47″] – 78 [86, 94, 101, 110, 120]cm
Top Measurements (double the width for bust measurements):
- XS = 15.5″ (39.5 cm) Width across back X 19″ (49cm) Length
- S = 17.5″ (44.5 cm) Width across back X 20″ (51 cm) Length
- M = 19.5″ (49.5 cm) Width across back X 21″ (53 cm) Length
- L = 21.5″ (54.5 cm) Width across back X 22″ (55.5 cm) Length
- XL = 23.5″ (59.5 cm) Width across back X 23.5″ (60 cm) Length
- XXL = 25.5″ (64.5 cm) Width across back X 24.5″ (62 cm) Length
The BACK piece
Chain 82[90, 98, 106, 114, 122].
R1: 1DC in 4th Ch from hook (the 3 skipped chains count as a DC), skip 2 ch, V-st in next ch, skip 2 ch, 2 DC in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 2 DC in next ch, repeat from – across,skip 2 ch, V-st in next ch, skip 2 ch, 2 DC in the last ch.
< 10[11, 12, 13, 14, 15] V-stand 20 [22, 24, 26, 28, 30] groups of 2 DC>
R2: Ch3, skip the next DC, skip the first DC of the V-st, Double V-st in the ch1 Space of the V-st from the previous row, skip the second DC of V-st, skip the group of 2 DC, V-st in the ch 1 Space situated between 2 groups of 2 DC, skip the next group of 2 DC, repeat – x 9[10, 11, 12, 13, 14]times, end the R by: Double V-st in the ch1 Sp of the V-st, DC in space between DC and Ch3. <9[10, 11, 12, 13, 14] V-st, and 10[11,12,13,14,15]Double V-st>
R3: Ch3 and DC in the same st, ( V-st in the ch1 Sp of Double V-st, Double V-st in the ch1 Sp of V-st) x 9[10, 11, 12, 13, 14] times, end the row by V-st in the ch1 Sp of Double V-st,2DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <10[11,12,13,14,15]V-st,9[10,11,12,13,14]Double V-st>
R4: Ch3, (Double V-st in the ch1 Sp of V-st, V-st in the ch1 Sp of Double V-st,) x 9[10, 11, 12, 13, 14] times, Double V-st around the center chain of V-st, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <9[10,11,12,13,14]V-st , 10[11,12,13,14,15] Double V-st>
Repeat rows 3 & 4 for a Total of 42 [44, 46, 48, 52, 54] rows.
Do not fasten off. Proceed directly to ’’Shoulder Shaping’’ instructions.
- *You can add or remove rows in multiples of 2 to make your top longer or shorter.
- **For simplicity, in the following explanations,
V-st means < V-st in the ch1 Sp of Double V-st >
Double V-st means < Double V-st in the ch1 Sp of V-st >
Shoulder Shaping
First Shoulder
Only for XS [M, L] sizes:
R1: Ch3 and DC in the same st, ( V-st, Double V-st) x 2[3,3] times, V-st around the center chain of next Double V-st,end the row by 2DC in next ch1 Sp. <3[4,4] V-st, 2[3,3] Double V-st>. Leave remaining sts unworked. Turn.
R2: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 2[3,3] times, Double V-st around the center chain of V-st,DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. < 2[3,3] V-st, 3[4,4] Double V-st>. Tie off, leave a long tail for seaming shoulder.
Only for S [XL, 2XL] sizes:
R1: Ch3 and DC in the same st, (V-st, Double V-st) x 3[4,4] times, DC in next ch1 Sp. <3[4,4] V-st, 3[4,4] Double V-st>. Leave remaining sts unworked. Turn.
R2: Ch3 and DC in the same st, (V-st, Double V-st) x 3[4,4] times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <3[4,4] V-st, 3[4,4] Double V-st>. Tie off, leave a long tail for seaming shoulder.
Opposite Shoulder – lay front panel out in front of you. Only for XS [M, L]: Join yarn with a Sl St around the center chain of 3rd [4th,4th] V-st,counted from the shoulder to center.
R1: Ch3 and DC around the same center chain, ( V-st, Double V-st) x 2[3,3] times, V-st in next Double V-st, 2DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <3[4,4] V-st,2[3,3] Double V-st>. Turn.
R2: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 2[3,3] times, Double V-st around the center chain of V-st,DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.< 2[3,3] V-st, 3[4,4] Double V-st>. Tie off, leave a long tail for seaming shoulder.
Only for S [XL, 2XL]: Join yarn with a Sl St around the center chain of 4th [5th,5th] Double Vst, counted from the shoulder to center.
R1: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 3[4,4] times, 2 DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.<3[4,4] V-st, 3[4,4] Double V-st> Tie off, leave a long tail for seaming shoulder.
R2: Ch3, ( Double V-st, V-st) x 3[4,4] times, 2DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.<3[4,4] V-st, 3[4,4] Double V-st> Tie off, leave a long tail for seaming shoulder.
The FRONT piece
The instructions are separated, depending on the size: Sizes XS [M, XL] – as written below for sizes S[L, 2XL]
Chain 82[98, 114]. Repeat Rows 1-29[ 31, 35]of Back Panel.
Continue with Split Neckline
First shoulder
Sizes XS [M, XL]
R1: Ch3, Double V-st, (V-st, Double V-st) x 4[5,6] times, DC around the center chain of Double V-st( you will be halfway across row). <4[5,6]V-st , 5[6,7]Double V-st>. Leave remaining sts unworked.
Turn.
R2: Ch3, DC around the ch 1of Double V-st,(Double V-st, V-st) x 4[5,6] times,2DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.
<4[5,6]V-st , 4[5,6]Double V-st>
R3: Ch3,(Double V-st, V-st) x 4[5,6] times,DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4[5,6]V-st , 4[5,6]Double V-st>
R4: Ch3, DC around the ch 1 of V-st, V-st,(Double V-st, V-st) x 3[4,5] times,2DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.
< 4[5, 6]V-st , 3[4,5]Double V-st>. Turn.
R5: Ch3, Double V-st, (V-st, Dble V-st) x 3[4,5] times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3 <3[4, 5]V-st , 4[5,6]Double V-st> Turn
R6: Ch3, DC around the ch 1 of Double V-st, (Double V-st, V-st) x 3[4,5]times, 2DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.<3[4, 5] V-st, 3[4,5]Double V-st>
R7: Ch3,(Double V-st, V-st) x 3[4,5] times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <3[4, 5] V-st, 3[4,5]Double V-st >
R8: Ch3, DC around the ch 1 of V-st, V-st, (Double V-st, V-st) x 2[3,4]times, 2DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <3[4, 5] V-st,2[3,4]Double V-st>
Continue depending on size:
R9: Ch3,Double V-st, (V-st, Dble V-st) x 2[3] times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3 <2[3]V-st , 3[4]Double V-st> Turn.
R10: Ch3 and DC in the same st, ( V-st, Double V-st) x 2[3] times, V-st, 2DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.<3[4]V-st , 2[3]Double V-st>
R11- 15[17 – size M] : repeat R9-10. At the end of R15[17], cut the yarn.
Only for XL size:
R9: Ch3, Double V-st, (V-st, Dble V-st) x4 times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3 <4 V-st, 5Double V-st>
R10: Ch3, DC around the ch 1of Double V-st, (Double V-st, V-st) x 4 times, 2DC in space between the last DC and Ch3<4 V-st, 4Double V-st>
R11: Ch3, (Dble V-st, V-st) x 4 times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3 <4 V-st , 4 Double V-st>. Turn.
R12 – 19: repeat R11. At the end of R19 cut the yarn.
Opposite shoulder
Lay the front panel in front of you with the finished shoulder on the right side. Join yarn with a Sl St at row 29[31,35] around the ch1 situated in the central Double V-st.
Only for sizes XS [M, XL]
R1: Ch3, Double V-st, (V-st, Double V-st) x 4[5,6] times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4[5,6]V-st , 5[6,7]Double V-st>.
R2: Ch3 and DC in the same st, (V-st, Double V-st) x 4[5,6] times, DC around the ch1 of Double V-st, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.
<4[5,6]V-st ,4[5,6]Double V-st>
R3: Ch3, (V-st, Double V-st) x 4[5,6] times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.
<4[5,6]V-st ,4[5,6]Double V-st>.
R4: Ch3 and DC in the same st, (V-st, Double V-st) x 3[4,5] times, V-st, DC around the ch1 of V-st, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.
<4[5, 6]V-st, 3[4,5]Double V-st >. Turn.
R5: Ch3, Double V-st, (V-st, Dble V-st) x 3[4,5] times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.
<3[4, 5]V-st , 4[5,6]Double V-st>.
R6: Ch3 and DC in the same st, (V-st, Double V-st) x 3[4, 5] times, DC around the ch1 of Double V-st, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <3[4, 5] V-st, 3[4,5]Double V-st>.
R7: Ch3, (V-st, Double V-st) x 3[4, 5] times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.
<3[4, 5] V-st, 3[4,5]Double V-st>.
R8: Ch3 and DC in the same st, (V-st, Double V-st) x 2[3, 4]times, V-st, DC around the ch1 of V-st, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <3[4, 5] V-st, 2[3,4]Double V-st>.
Continue depending on size:
R9: Ch3,Double V-st, (V-st, Dble V-st) x 2[3] times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3 <2[3]V-st , 3[4]Double V-st>.
R10: Ch3 and DC in the same st, ( V-st, Double V-st) x 2[3] times, V-st, 2DC in space between the last DC and Ch3 <3[4]V-st , 2[3]Double V-st>.
R11- 15[17 – size M] : repeat R9-10. At the end of R15[17] cut the yarn.
Only for XL size,
R9: Ch3, Double V-st, (V-st, Dble V-st) x 4 times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3 <4 V-st, 5 Double V-st>
R10: Ch3 and DC in the same st, (V-st, Double V-st) x 4 times, DC around the ch1 of Double V-st, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4 V-st, 4Double V-st>
R11: Ch3, (V-st, Dble V-st) x 4 times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3 <4 V-st , 4 Double V-st>.
R12 – 19: repeat R11. At the end of R19 cut the yarn.
Sizes S [L, 2XL]
Chain 90[106, 122]. Repeat Rows 1-30[ 32, 36] of Back Panel. Continue with Split Neckline
First shoulder
Only for sizes S [L, 2XL]
R1: Ch3 and DC in the same st, (V-st, Double V-st) x 5[6,7] times, DC around the center chain of Double V-st( you will be halfway across row). <5[6,7]V-st , 5[6,7]Double V-st> Leave remaining sts unworked. Turn.
R2: Ch3, DC around the ch1 of Double V-st, (Double V-st, V-st) x 4[5,6] times, Double V-st, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4[5,6]V-st , 5[6,7]Double V-st>.
R3: Ch3 and DC in the same st, V-st, (Double V-st, V-st) x 4[5,6] times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.
<5[6,7]V-st , 4[5,6]Double V-st>.
R4: Ch3, DC around the ch1 of V-st, (V-st, Double V-st) x 4[5,6] times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.
< 4[5, 6]V-st , 4[5,6]Double V-st>.
R5: Ch3 and DC in the same st, (V-st, Dble V-st) x 4[5,6] times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4[5, 6]V-st , 4[5,6]Double V-st>
R6: Ch3, DC around the ch1 of Double V-st, (Double V-st,V-st) x 3[4,5] times, Double V-st, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.<3[4, 5]V-st, 4[5,6]DoubleV-st>
R7: Ch3 and DC in the same st, V-st, (Double V-st, V-st)x 3[4,5] times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.<4[5, 6] V-st, 3[4,5]Double V-st
R8: Ch3, DC around the ch 1of V-st, (V-st, Double V-st) x 3[4,5] times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <3[4, 5] V-st, 3[4,5]Double V-st>
Continue depending on size:
Only for S size:
R9: Ch3 and DC in the same st, (V-st, Dble V-st) x 3 times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <3 V-st, 3 Double V-st>.
R10- 16 : repeat R9. At the end of R16 cut the yarn.
Only for L size:
R9: Ch3 and DC in the same st, (V-st, Dble V-st) x 4 times,DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4 V-st, 4Double V-st>
R10: Ch3, DC around the ch1of Double V-st, (Double V-st, V-st) x 3 times,Double V-st, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <3 V-st, 4 Double V-st>
R11: Ch3 and DC in the same st, V-st, (Dble V-st, V-st) x 3 times, 2 DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4 V-st , 3 Double V-st>.
R12: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 3 times, Double V-st,DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <3 V-st, 4 Double V-st>.
R13- 18: repeat R11-12. At the end of R18 cut the yarn.
Only for 2XL size:
R9: Ch3 and DC in the same st, (V-st, Dble V-st) x 5 times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <5 V-st, 5Double V-st>.
R10: Ch3, DC around the ch 1 of Double V-st, (Double V-st, V-st) x 4 times, Double V-st,DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4 V-st, 5 Double V-st>
R11: Ch3 and DC in the same st, V-st, (Double V-st, V-st) x 4 times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3 <5 V-st, 4 Double V-st>
R12: Ch3, DC around the ch 1of V-st, (V-st, Double V-st) x 4 times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.<4 V-st, 4 Double V-st>
R13: Ch3 and DC in the same st, (Dble V-st, V-st) x 4 times, 2 DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4 V-st , 4 Double V-st>. Turn.
R14 – 20: repeat R13. At the end of R20 cut the yarn.
Opposite shoulder
Lay the front panel in front of you with the finished shoulder on the right side. Join yarn with a Sl St at row 30[32, 36], around the ch1 situated in the central Double V-st.
R1: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 5[6, 7] times, 2 DC in space between the last DC and Ch3 <5[6,7]V-st , 5[6,7]Double V-st>. Turn.
R2: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 4[5,6] times, Double V-st, DC around the ch1 of Double Vst, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4[5,6]V-st ,5[6,7]Double V-st>.
R3: Ch3, (V-st, Double V-st) x 4[5,6] times, V-st, 2DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <5[6,7]V-st ,4[5,6]Double V-st>
R4: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 4[5, 6] times, DC around the ch1 of V-st, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4[5, 6]V-st , 4[5,6]Double V-st>
R5: Ch3, (Dble V-st, V-st) x4[5, 6] times, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4[5, 6]V-st , 4[5,6]Double V-st >
R6: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 3[4, 5] times, Double V-st, DC around the ch1 of Double Vst, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <3[4, 5] V-st, 4[5,6]Double V-st>
R7: Ch3, (V-st, Double V-st) x 3[4, 5] times, V-st, 2DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4[5, 6] V-st, 3[4,5]Double V-st>
R8: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 3[4, 5]times, DC around the ch1 of V-st, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <3[4, 5] V-st, 3[4,5]Double V-st>
Continue depending on size:
Only for S size:
R9: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 3 times, 2DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.
R10- 16 : repeat R9. At the end of R16 cut the yarn.
Only for L size:
R9: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 4 times, 2 DC in space between the last DC and Ch3.
<4 V-st, 4Double V-st>.
R10: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 3 times, Double V-st, DC around the ch1 of Double V-st,DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <3 V-st, 4 Double V-st>.
R11: Ch3 and DC in the same st, (V-st, Dble V-st) x 3 times, V-st, 2DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4 V-st, 3 Double V-st>.
R12: Ch3,(Dble V-st, V-st) x 3 times, Double V-st,DC in space between the last DC and Ch3
R13- 18: repeat R11-12. At the end of R18 cut the yarn.
Only for 2XL size:
R9: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 5 times, 2 DC in space between the last DC and Ch3<5 V-st,5 Double V-st>.
R10: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 4 times, Double V-st, DC around the ch1 of Double V-st,DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4 V-st, 5 Double V-st>
R11: Ch3, (V-st, Double V-st) x 4 times, V-st, 2 DC in space between the last DC and Ch3<5 V-st, 4 Double V-st>
R12: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 4 times, DC around the ch1 of Double V-st, DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4 V-st, 4 Double V-st>
R13: Ch3, (Double V-st, V-st) x 4 times, 2DC in space between the last DC and Ch3. <4 Vst, 4 Double V-st>. Turn.
R14- 20: repeat R13.
At the end of R20 cut the yarn.
Join shoulders – all sizes
Place your panels right side facing and using the tail of yarn from the front panel, sew the front and back panel together at the shoulder seam. Be sure your sts are lined up correctly and that you are not skipping any as you go. Use mattress stitch or whichever method you prefer to sew. Repeat on other shoulder.
Join sides – all sizes
Place your top in front of you, right sides facing. Arm opening: measure from the shoulder seam down the side of your top a total of 7[7.5,8, 8.5, 9, 9.5]”, place a Stitch Marker( SM). Repeat on other side. Make sure your SM was placed on the same row on both sides. Start sewing from SM down, leaving the arms opening unworked, making sure that your rows on both panels are aligned correctly. Fasten off and weave the ends.
Neckline and Armhole finishing row:
Neckline: with your top wrong side out, join yarn to the shoulder seams with a Sl St. Ch 1, work HDC stitches evenly around the neck opening, Sl St into first HDC to join.
Stitch count is not crucial just be sure to space them out evenly, where it is most comfortable to you. If the HDC row is wavy that is too many stitches. If the HDC row puckers, it is too few stitches. You can easily work back and adjust stitch count if necessary.
Armhole: attach yarn with a Sl St to the bottom of your arm opening. Ch 1, work HDC stitches evenly around the opening, until reaching starting point, sl st into first sc to join. Rep for both sides. Fasten off and weave the ends.