2 years ago today, Lewis & me officially become husband & wife.
We been together since 28 Nov 2011. It was a sudden that I suggested to register marry in year 2020 just because I wanted the date of 10102020 and Lewis said YES? And so we begin to arrange it.
We wasn’t know about the Registration Of Marriage procedure in Malaysia. I was thinking it is just a simple submission and application to get the date and sign at our nearest JPN. Long story short, we can’t get the 10102020, we also can’t get 28112020 because it fall on weekend. They used to open for Marriage Registration on weekend but due to the pandemic, everything changed. So at the end we got 30112020.
So next. The story of getting my ROM outfit. I bought a 2 pieces Satin Gown but because I’m not a trendy person, I don’t like overdressed as it will make me uncomfortable. I’m not tall and I don’t want dragging or pulling a long dress in the registration office. More over, Lewis choose to wear Batik instead of tuxedo, which mean I can go as simple as I can to match him.
Hence, I purchased a maxi skirt and start looking some idea to make my own ROM Top.
It was the time when I was crazy seeking on white yarn to match with my linen skirt and finally I invested on a little luxury Natural Linen From DMC.
I like the top very much and making it in different type of yarn but with the fit more loosely so that I can wear it in my daily life. Sharing this top pattern as a “Summer Crop Top” as I’m leaving in this tropical climate country, Malaysia.
Materials
- Crochet Hook H Sizes 5.0mm
- Any Worsted Weight Yarn [ 470 (520, 660, 750, 930)yards ]
- Measuring Tape
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Gauge : 19 Double Crochet X 8 Rows = 10cm X 10cm (in Stitch Pattern)
Finishes Sizes :
Sizes: XS-S (M, L-XL, 2XL, 3XL-4XL)
Bust: 43 (47.5, 56.5, 61, 70)cm
Yarn
For this red top, I’m using Moda Vera Northcotte Cotton from Spotlight Store. It is 72% cotton & 28% Wool. You really don’t have follow what yarn I’m using but this is just for reference.
Top Construction
- Top is worked separately front and back. Each worked flat bottom up.
- Shoulders are finished with join as you go method.
- Added edge stitch along the sides of Front and Back panels and join them together as you go.
- A row of pattern worked around armhole to create little sleeves and finished up with edge stich as well as neckline and bottom.
Abbreviations
ST(S) Stitch(es)
CH Chain
SC Single Crochet
HDC Half Double Crochet
DC Double Crochet
TC Treble Crochet
DTC Double Treble Crochet
SLST Slip Stitch
SK Skip
VS V-Stitch
3DC Small Fan Stitch
5DC Big Fan Stitch
RS Right Side
WS Wrong Side
SPS Spaces
* Repeat as directed
[ ] Stitch count in a row
CLUSTER STITCH
V-Stitch = DC, CH1, DC
Small Fan Stitch = 3DC
Big Fan Stitch = 5DC
The Stitch Pattern
This Stitch Pattern mainly worked with 2 type of clusters stitch, a Fan Stitch & a V-Stitch. When making the cluster after set up rows, we won’t be crochet in the loops on top of the stitches but space between the stitches that are created. Picture below for your reference.
Please take note that there will be a small Fan Stitch which is form by 3DC. So in the pattern we will be using 3DC for small Fan Stitch and 5DC for Big Fan Stitch.
STITCH PATTERN CHART
Note :
- Turning CH3 counts as a DC.
- Make sure the last DC in the row worked in the 3rd loop of the chains as we will need the same st for finishing the side edge.
Top Pattern
Back Panel
ROW 1 : Foundation row
CH 78, (86, 102, 110, 126), sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc X 76 (84, 100, 108,124)
[77, (85, 101, 109, 125)sts]
ROW 2 : WS
CH3 turn, SK 2sts (included 1st sc), *VS, SK 3, 5DC, SK 3* X9 (10, 12, 13, 15), VS, SK 1, DC at last ch space.
[19, (21, 25, 27,31)clusters + 2sts]
ROW 3 : RS
CH3 turn, 3DC, VS, *5DC, VS* X8 (9, 11, 12, 14), 3DC, DC in turning ch 3rd loop.
[19, (21, 25,27,31)clusters + 2sts]
ROW 4 : WS
CH3 turn, *VS, 5DC* X9 (10, 12, 13, 15), VS, DC in turning ch 3rd loop.
[19, (21, 25, 27, 31)clusters + 2sts]
Repeat Row 3 & 4 until Row 17 for all sizes.
ROW 18 : WS
CH1 turn, SK the first st, SLST X5 until reach center of 2nd cluster, CH3, VS in the next cluster, *5DC, VS* X7 (8, 10, 11, 13), DC in the next VS ch space.
[15, (17, 21, 23, 27)clusters + 2sts]
ROW 19 : RS
CH3 turn, 3DC, VS, *5DC, VS* X6 (7, 9, 10, 12), 3DC, DC in turning ch 3rd loop.
[15, (17, 21, 23, 27)clusters + 2sts]
ROW 20 : WS
CH3 turn, *VS, 5DC* X7 (8, 10, 11, 13), VS, DC in turning ch 3rd loop.
[15, (17, 21, 23, 27)clusters + 2sts]
Repeat Row 19 & 20 until Row 29 (29, 31, 33, 35)
ROW 30 (30, 32, 34, 36) : WS
CH3 turn, VS, *5DC, VS* X1 (1, 2, 2, 3), DC in the next VS ch space.
[3, (3, 5, 5, 7)clusters + 2sts]
ROW 31 (31, 33, 35, 37) : RS
CH1 turn, HDC in the first st, *CH3, SK 3sts, HDC* X3 (3, 5, 5, 7), fasten off.
[4, (4, 6, 6, 8)sts + 3(3, 5, 5, 7)CH3 sps]
Next, working on the other sides of shoulder.
ROW 30 (30, 32, 34, 36) : WS
Bring yarn in to the ch space of 4th (4th, 6th, 6th, 8th)cluster counted from left,
CH3, VS, in the next cluster *5DC, VS* X1 (1, 2, 2, 3), DC in the turning ch 3rd loop.
[3, (3, 5, 5, 7)clusters + 2sts]
ROW 31 (31, 33, 35, 37) : RS
CH1 turn, HDC in the first st, *CH3, SK 3sts, HDC* X3 (3, 5, 5, 7), fasten off.
[4, (4, 6, 6, 8)sts + 3(3, 5, 5, 7)CH3 sps]
Back Panel Schematics
Front Panel
ROW 1 : Foundation row
CH 79, (87, 103, 111, 127), sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc X75 (83, 99, 107,123).
[77, (85, 101, 109, 125)sts]
ROW 2 : WS
CH3 turn, SK 2sts (included 1st sc), *VS, SK 3, 5DC, SK 3* X9 (10, 12, 13, 15), VS, SK 1, DC at last ch space.
[19, (21, 25, 27,31)clusters + 2sts]
ROW 3 : RS
CH3 turn, 3DC, VS, *5DC, VS* X8 (9, 11, 12, 14), 3DC, DC in turning ch 3rd loop.
[19, (21, 25,27,31)clusters + 2sts]
ROW 4 : WS
CH3 turn, *VS, 5DC* X9 (10, 12, 13, 15), VS, DC in turning ch 3rd loop.
[19, (21, 25, 27, 31)clusters + 2sts]
Repeat Row 3 & 4 until Row 17 for all sizes.
ROW 18 : WS
CH1 turn, SK the first st, SLST X5 until reach center of 2nd cluster, CH3, VS in the next cluster, *5DC, VS* X7 (8, 10, 11, 13), DC in the next VS ch space.
[15, (17, 21, 23, 27)clusters + 2sts]
ROW 19 : RS
CH3 turn, 3DC, VS, *5DC, VS* X6 (7, 9, 10, 12), 3DC, DC in turning ch 3rd loop.
[15, (17, 21, 23, 27)clusters + 2sts]
ROW 20 : WS
CH3 turn, *VS, 5DC* X7 (8, 10, 11, 13), VS, DC in turning ch 3rd loop.
[15, (17, 21, 23, 27)clusters + 2sts]
Repeat Row 19 & 20 until Row 25 (25, 27, 29, 31)
ROW 26 (26, 28, 30, 32) : WS
CH3 turn, VS, *5DC, VS* X1 (1, 2, 2, 3), DC in the next VS ch space.
[3, (3, 5, 5, 7)clusters + 2sts]
ROW 27 (27, 29, 31, 33) : RS
CH3 turn, 3DC, VS, *5DC, VS* X0, (0,1,1,2), 3DC, DC in turning ch 3rd loop.
[3, (3, 5, 5, 7)clusters + 2sts]
ROW 28 (28, 30, 32, 34) : WS
CH3 turn, VS, *5DC, VS* X1 (1, 2, 2, 3), DC in turning ch 3rd loop
[3, (3, 5, 5, 7)clusters + 2sts]
Repeat Row 27 (27, 29, 31, 33) &
ROW 28 (28, 30, 32, 34)
until Row 30 (30, 32, 34, 36)
For next row, bring in the Back piece and place WS to WS. Join the shoulders as you go. (refer chart below)
ROW 31 (31, 33, 35, 37) : RS
CH1 turn, HDC in the first st, SLST in the opposite st *CH1, SLST to the opposite st, CH1, SK 3sts, HDC* X3 (3, 5, 5, 7), fasten off.
Next, working on the other sides of shoulder.
ROW 26 (26, 28, 30, 32) : WS
Bring yarn in to the ch space of 4th (4th, 6th, 6th, 8th)cluster counted from left,
CH3, VS, in the next cluster *5DC, VS* X1 (1, 2, 2, 3), DC in the turning ch 3rd loop.
[3, (3, 5, 5, 7)clusters + 2sts]
ROW 27 (27, 29, 31, 33) : RS
CH3 turn, 3DC, VS, *5DC, VS* X0, (0,1,1,2), 3DC, DC in turning ch 3rd loop. [3, (3, 5, 5, 7)clusters + 2sts]
ROW 28 (28, 30, 32, 34) : WS
CH3 turn, VS, *5DC, VS* X1 (1, 2, 2, 3), DC in ch3 3rd loop.
[3, (3, 5, 5, 7)clusters + 2sts]
Repeat Row 27 (27, 29, 31, 33) &
ROW 28 (28, 30, 32, 34)
until Row 30 (30, 32, 34, 36)
For next row, joint shoulders as you go. Place both tops WS to WS
ROW 31 (31, 33, 35, 37) : RS
CH1 turn, HDC in the first st, SLST in the opposite st *CH1, SLST to the opposite st, CH1, SK 3sts, HDC* X3 (3, 5, 5, 7), fasten off.
Front Panel Schematics
Joining the Body/Panel Sides
On Front panel right edge, with bottom on your right, armhole on your left.
Bring yarn in and SLST from the right corner edge st, HDC in the same st, HDC in next, *CH3, HDC in the next* repeat till the last. (Work HDC in the DC st & turning ch 3rd loop, refer chart and picture below for the working sts/spaces. You may replace the HDC with DC or TC if you wish your top wider or armholes bigger.)
Bring Back panel in WS to WS,
SLST to the armhole corner edge.
Turn both panel together and now facing Back panel, HDC in the same st,
*CH1, SLST to the opposite st, CH1, HDC in the next st* repeat till the last 1st left, HDC in the last st, SLST or invisible join to the opposite st. Repeat the same on the other side.
Joining the Body/Panel Sides
Begin from the center of the armhole, bring in yarn, SLST, SC in the same st, SC in the next 7sts (reach middle of VS), 2SC in the slanting DC, *SC, HDC* in the next space, 2HDC X3(3, 3, 4, 4), 2DC X3(3, 3, 4, 4), 2TC X3(3, 4, 4, 5), 2DTC X6(6, 8, 8, 10), 2TC X3(3, 4, 4, 5), 2DC X3(3, 3, 4, 4), 2HDC X3(3, 3, 4, 4), *HDC,SC*, 2SC in the slanting DC, SC till last and SLST in the 1st SC. Finishing the edge with a row or Reverse Single Crochet. (refer charts chart & picture below)
Neckline Finishing
From the back of the top, bring yarn in, slst, make 1 RSC in each of the stitch and space along the neckline edge. Fasten off.
Bottom Finishing
From any of the side, bring in yarn, slst, make 1 RSC in each of the stitch, fasten off.
Weave in all the yarn ends, and your SUMMER CROP TOP is DONE!
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Happy Crochet 😊😊
6 replies on “Crochet Summer Crop Top ~ aka My ROM Top”
Hi Nooi! Thanks for your pattern 🙂 My gauge is way bigger than yours, even though I use less thick yarn I believe. The bottom row is almost 50 cm instead of the 42 cm you have. Any idea what could be the problem? I’m also using a 5mm hook. Thank! Warm wishes, Leonie
Same here ! I am using a 5 cm hook and a worsted weight yarn
Hi Cynthia,
Try go done hook size and test swatch.
Happy crochet 😉
Hi Leonie, thanks for picking my pattern. Did you make a gauge swatch ? If you measure 50cm just by the first row done, as you crochet more rows you will get few cm smaller depend to yarn, pattern and tension. But 50cm indeed showing your gauge bigger. Perhaps you can try 4.5 or 4.0 mm hook.
Happy crochet 😉
So I’m starting the armholes on the back panel and one side is deeper that the other. Is that right? Looks off now
Hi Allie. No, there are suppose to be same.