Lacy top size S M

Lacy Top Crochet Pattern by EasyPatterns

Project Overview

This is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern for a lacy top designed in sizes Small and Medium. Created by designer Nadia EasyPatterns, this downloadable PDF provides complete instructions for constructing an elegant, openwork garment using lightweight yarn and basic crochet techniques.

What You'll Be Making

You will create a fitted crochet top featuring a lacy, motif-based construction. The garment consists of a front and back body worked from individual motifs that are joined together during the crocheting process. The finished piece includes a shaped neckline with edging and finished sleeve line edges, resulting in a delicate, feminine top suitable for warm weather wear.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is designed to work with DK or sport weight yarn (11 wraps per inch / 10 wraps per inch). The pattern recommends approximately 265 grams of yarn and provides several yarn options:

• Naturally Soft Merino by Milla Mia — 100% merino wool, 50g/125m per ball
• Must-Have by Yarn and Colors — 100% cotton, 50g/125m per ball
• Merino Extrafine DK by Patons — 100% virgin wool, 50g/120m per ball

You will also need a 3mm (US size 2½) crochet hook and a yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This beginner-level pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for those new to the craft. The construction method involves working motifs — individual lacy shapes that are joined on the go as you crochet, rather than being sewn together afterward. This technique reduces finishing work and creates a seamless integrated fabric.

The pattern utilizes standard crochet stitches including chain stitches (ch) and double crochet (dc) stitches, which form the basis of the lacy openwork design. Motifs are created by following stitch charts that indicate row-by-row construction, with the pattern beginning at a marked point and building upward in rows.

Construction Process

The top is constructed in the following sequence:

• Work the body motifs as described in the pattern pages, following the provided stitch charts
• Join motifs together as you work, using the join-as-you-go method detailed in the pattern
• Add a neck edging around the neckline opening
• Work edgings along the sleeve line openings
• Weave in all yarn ends using the yarn needle
• Wet block the finished top and lay flat to dry on a horizontal surface to set the shape and enhance the lacy pattern definition

Skill Level

Rated as beginner difficulty, this pattern is accessible to crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to work with charts and simple motif construction. The straightforward stitch vocabulary and clear progression make it an excellent project for building confidence with garment construction.