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The Heartstrings Crochet Crop Top pattern is a true masterpiece of style and craftsmanship that is sure to mesmerize. Combining the timeless appeal of granny squares with a modern touch. This stunning red and white crop top is a must-have for any fashionista. Its alluring backless design and intricate details make it more than just a piece of clothing—it’s a statement of confidence and charisma.
Inspired by my love for crochet, I set out to create the Heartstrings Crop Top pattern. I was determined to blend traditional techniques with contemporary fashion to create something truly unique. As a result, this pattern not only pays homage to the beauty of granny squares, but also infuses it with a fresh and innovative twist.
Creating this crop top is a work of love, enabling you to infuse your sentiments into every single stitch. The iconic charm of granny squares intertwines with modern fashion in this versatile design. Whether you’re unwinding by the sea or grooving on the dance floor, the Heartstrings Crop Top is bound to catch eyes and leave a remarkable impression.
Ultimately, the Heartstrings Crop Top transcends mere fashion – it stands as a powerful statement of confidence and individuality. So, grab your crochet hook, unleash your creativity, and set off on an exciting adventure. Craft your personal style with the Heartstrings Crop Top crochet pattern!
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Notes
- The top is made by creating 3 separate granny squares that are then joined together and outlined by adding a border.
- This pattern uses US terminology.
- This pattern is written in made to measure style, meaning there aren’t exact sizes or stitch numbers to follow. While stitches used to create the sample size are included, you should follow the measure-yourself style instructions and check the fit as you’re working on the piece. This allows you to create the top in literally any size and achieve the perfect fit every time!
- This pattern is for adventurous beginners or advanced beginner level crocheters. While the shaping and constructions of the top is fairly simple for beginners to follow, it does include some colour changes that might be hard for complete beginners.
- You can use any yarn and a matching hook of your choice to create this top. When choosing the yarn, remember that using thinner yarns means the heart motif will also look smaller and you might have to add more rows to ensure proper coverage when wearing the top. The reverse applies to thicker yarn as well, the heart motif might end up too big to fit you properly.
- While the original design includes a strappy backless design, more coverage can be achieved by crocheting more blank granny squares and half granny squares to extend the shape on both sides.
Materials
- Crochet hook that matches your yarn.
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Yarn A – Your choice of red yarn for the heart pattern | My choice: Woolcraft New Fashion DK in Signal Red
- Yarn B – Your choice of white yarn | My choice: Cygnet Pato DK in White
Make sure both yarns are the same weight.
I recommend sticking with a DK/weight #3 or smaller.
For reference, I used about 30g of Yarn B and 20g of Yarn A in Signal Red with a 4mm crochet hook.
Gauge
As this is a made to measure style pattern, matching gauge is not necessary.
Good to Know
- This is an advanced beginner level crochet pattern.
- This pattern is written using US crochet terminology.
- Instructions are given as measurements compared to your body (ex. work until the hat fits around your head) to ensure perfect fit. If working the pattern for someone else, I recommend following measurements in Craft Yarn Council’s size chart where measuring isn’t possible.
- To avoid doing the magic ring, you can CH2 and SL ST back into the first CH. You’ll then work into the circle you just created instead of a magic ring.
- CH2 at the start of the row counts as DC.
Stitches & Abbreviations
- CH – chain
- ST – stitch
- SL ST – slip stitch
- SC – single crochet
- DC – double crochet
- MR – magic ring
- *…* x times – repeat instructions written in between asterisks specified number of times.
- (…) – instructions written between brackets are to be worked into the same stitch.
- {…} – states which colour is to be used for the next stitches.
Heartstrings Crop Top Crochet Pattern
Heart Granny Square
Using Yarn A and a matching hook, MR and CH2 to start.
Round 1. {A} (2DC, CH2, *3DC, CH2* repeat between * 3 times), SL ST into top of CH2, turn.
Round 2. {A} SL ST into CH2 space. Into the same CH2 space (CH2, 2DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), * into the next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1)* repeat between * 3 times, SL ST into top of CH2, turn.
Round 3. {A} SL ST into CH1 space, into the same CH1 space (CH2, 2DC, CH1), *into the next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), into the next CH1 space (3DC, CH1)* repeat between * 3 times, {B} into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), {A} SL ST into top of CH2, turn.
Round 4. {A} SL ST into CH1 space, into the same CH1 space (CH2, 2DC, CH1), {B} into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), {A} *into next CH1 space (3DC, CH1)* repeat between * 2 times, into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), {B} *into next CH1 space (3DC, CH1)* repeat between * 2 times, into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), *into next CH1 space (3DC, CH1)* repeat between * 2 times, {A} into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), *into next CH1 space (3DC, CH1)* repeat between * 2 times, {A} SL ST into top of CH2, turn.
Round 5. {A} SL ST into CH1 space, into the same CH1 space (CH2, 2DC, CH1), into next CH1 space (3DC, CH1), {B} *into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), **into next CH1 space (3DC, CH1)** repeat between ** 3 times* repeat between * 2 times, into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), {A} *into next CH1 space (3DC, CH1)* repeat between * 2 times, {B} into next CH1 space (3DC, CH1), into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), into next CH1 space (3DC, CH1), SL ST into top of CH2, turn.
Round 6. {B} SL ST into CH1 space, into the same CH1 space (CH2, 2DC, CH1), into next CH1 space (3DC, CH1), *into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), **into next CH1 space (3DC, CH1)** repeat between ** 4 times* repeat between * 3 times, into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), *into next CH1 space (3DC, CH1)* repeat between * 2 times, SL ST into top of CH2 to join.
Fasten off or continue working rounds, adding one 3DC cluster per round until the granny square is big enough to be one of the cups of the crop top, then fasten off. Repeat to make a second one.
Blank Granny Square
Using Yarn A and a matching hook, MR and CH2 to start.
Round 1. {B} (2DC, CH2, *3DC, CH2* repeat between * 3 times), SL ST into top of CH2, turn.
Round 2. {B} SL ST into CH2 space. Into the same CH2 space (CH2, 2DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), * into the next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1)* repeat between * 3 times, SL ST into top of CH2, turn.
Round 3. {B} SL ST into CH1 space. Into the same CH1 space (CH2, 2DC, CH1), *into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH1), into next CH1 space (3DC, CH1)* repeat between * 3 times, into next CH2 space (3DC, CH2, 3DC,CH1), SLSTintotopofCH2tojoin.
Continue working rounds, adding one 3DC cluster per round until the granny square is the same size and has the same number of rounds as the heart motif granny squares. For the sample, this means 6 rounds.
Assembly & Border
Place the granny squares so the two heart granny squares are at a 45 degree angle with their inner corners touching, the blank granny square goes in the gap underneath the heart motif granny squares.
You’ll then want to attach Yarn A to the inside loop of the bottom corner of the right side heart motif granny square. To join the granny squares, you’ll be pushing your hook through the inside loop on the heart granny square and the inside loop of the blank granny square. You’ll then yarn over and pull through both loops on your hook. Continue working through inside loops of the granny squares until the gap between the two squares is joined. You’ll then turn to join the second heart motif granny square to the blank granny square in the exact same way.
Once all the granny squares are joined together, we’ll be working on the border of the crop top. With the right side of the top facing you, you should be moving in the direction shown with the green lines on the above graph. Work a SC into every CH space and every DC of the side of the blank granny square until you reach the corner, work 3SC into the corner CH2 space, then continue moving along by working a SC into every CH space and every DC.
Work (SC, CH3, SC) into the bottom and outside corners (left corner on the left granny square and right corner on the right granny square) of the heart motif granny squares to create loops for the long straps to tie into.
The top corner of the heart granny squares will be where the straps will be attached. To create the straps, you’ll want to SC into the CH2 corner space, then CH until the strap is long enough, then SL ST all the way back and SC in the CH2 corner space to secure the strap in place. The sample has 141 CH and 140 SL ST.
Continue SC into every CH space and every DC on each side of the squares between the corners until you reach the blank granny square again. SL ST to join to the first SC on the side of the blank granny square and fasten off.
Weave in the ends and….
Congrats! You’ve done it!❤
