Eva Floral Top

Eva Floral Top by Maya Kuzman

Project Overview

The Eva Floral Top is a crocheted boho-inspired garment designed by independent designer Maya Kuzman. This intermediate-level crochet project combines a structured foundation with decorative floral embellishments, creating a versatile piece suitable for warm-weather wear. The design showcases the designer's signature approach to combining foundational crochet techniques with dimensional floral accents.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a wearable top featuring a crocheted base structure adorned with crocheted flowers, leaves, and decorative accents. The garment is designed to be worn as a lightweight, breathable top with a boho aesthetic. The finished piece measures 16 cm (6.29 inches) across and 6 cm (2.36 inches) down in its primary structural component, with the overall garment dimensions expandable through the addition of floral elements and customization.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Eva Floral Top employs a range of fundamental and intermediate crochet techniques to build both structure and visual interest. The foundation begins with a chain base, establishing the width of the piece. The construction progresses through multiple rows of varying stitch heights, creating texture and drape. Picot stitches are incorporated to add decorative edging and detail work. The pattern utilizes slip stitches for joining and shaping, while the dimensional floral components are individually crocheted and then sewn onto the base garment, allowing for customization in placement and density of embellishment.

Stitches Included

• Chain (ch) — the foundation stitch used to create the base of the garment
• Skip (sk) — used to create shaping and texture variations
• Slip stitch (sl st) — employed for joining rounds and securing stitches
• Single crochet (sc) — a foundational stitch providing structure and density
• Half double crochet (hdc) — used in rows to create a balanced fabric weight
• Double crochet (dc) — featured prominently in the main rows for drape and coverage
• Treble (tr) — incorporated for taller stitches and decorative elements
• Picot — decorative stitch used for edging and embellishment detail

All stitch instructions use American crochet terminology throughout the pattern.

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The Eva Floral Top is designed to be worked in sport-weight yarn, a lightweight yarn category ideal for creating breathable, drape-friendly garments. Sport weight yarn provides excellent stitch definition while remaining comfortable for warm-weather wear.

Hooks: The pattern calls for two hook sizes to accommodate different yarn weights used in various components. A 3.00 mm hook (UK size 11 / US size 10/3) is used for the primary garment structure worked in DK yarn, while a smaller 1.9 mm hook (UK size 3 / US size 5) is specified for the more delicate flowers, leaves, and accent pieces worked in sport yarn. This dual-hook approach allows the crocheter to achieve appropriate tension and stitch definition across different elements of the design.

Additional Supplies: The pattern requires sewing thread in a color matching the bracelet or garment base for attaching the crocheted flowers and leaves securely. A sewing needle is needed for this attachment work. A tapestry needle is recommended for weaving in yarn ends throughout the project. Optional embellishments include glass beads, pearl beads, or sequins, which can be incorporated into the floral accents for added visual dimension and sparkle.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, the Eva Floral Top is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle multi-component projects. The intermediate classification reflects the combination of basic stitch work with the additional complexity of creating and assembling separate floral elements, managing multiple yarn weights and hook sizes, and executing decorative techniques like picots. This project offers an excellent opportunity for skill development in garment construction and embellishment techniques.