Hello Everyone!
With it being right in the middle of pride month I couldn’t think of a better time to bring you all a pride themed crochet project. This top is a great beginner project for those just wanting to step into making crochet clothing. This top uses mostly half double crochet stitches, with double crochet stitches along the border.
This project was so much fun for me to design, I make my friend pride items every year during this time. I really hope all my crafty people out there will help their friends rock the rainbow during pride month (and yourselves too!)
This top is made to fit medium to extra large. If you want it smaller then start with less foundation stitches, and if you want it larger, add more foundation stitches across the top.
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Let’s get hooking!
Supplies
3.25mm crochet hook. I used the furls odyssey for this pattern, but another great brand that’s a bit more wallet friendly is the clover brand. You can find a whole set here
7 balls of the denim yarn from iceyarns, which you can find here http://www.iceyarns.com/git/302/denim-red You will need one red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple, along with a gray. (you can also use any weight 2 yarn that allows you to get the gauge)
Scissors.
Darning needles
Abbreviations
Ch- Chain
HDC- Half double crochet
DC- Double crochet
BLHDC- Back loop half double crochet
Slst- Slip stitch
Gauge
1 inch= 6 stitch
1 inch= 6 rows
Pride Top Crochet Pattern
Body
Row 1- (With color red) Ch 2, work 52 foundation HDC
Row 2- Ch 1, work 1 HDC in first stitch, *2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in the next stitch, 2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in next stitch* work 1 HDC in each stitch across until you have 4 stitches remaining. Repeat * in the last 4 stitches.
Row 3- Ch 1, HDC in each stitch across.
Row 4- Ch 1, HDC in each stitch across.
Rows 5-12- Repeat rows 2-4
Tie off. Join your orange yarn.
Row 13- Ch 1, HDC in each stitch across.
Rows 14-24- Repeat rows 2-4
Tie off. Join your yellow yarn.
Row 25- Ch 1, HDC in each stitch across.
Rows 26-36- Repeat rows 2-4
Tie off. Join your green yarn.
Row 37- Ch 1, HDC in each stitch across.
Rows 38-48- Repeat rows 2-4
Tie off. Join your blue yarn.
Row 49- Ch 1, HDC in each stitch across.
Rows 50-60- Repeat rows 2-4
Tie off. Join your purple yarn.
Row 61- Ch 1, HDC in each stitch across.
Rows 62-72- Repeat rows 2-4
Tie off.
Border
Join your gray yarn in the top corner. You will be working to the bottom of your top, not across the neckline.
Row 1- Ch 1, HDC into the same stitch you joined to. Work 1 HDC in the side of each HDC row going down your top. Once you reach the bottom corner, ch 2, and begin working along the bottom row of your top. At the end of the bottom row, ch 2, and HDC in the side of each HDC row going up the other side.
Row 2- Ch 2, turn, DC in each stitch until you reach your ch 2 space. *Work 1 DC in ch 2 space, ch 2, and work 1 more DC in the ch 2 space.* Work 1 DC in each stitch along the bottom of your top. Repeat * once you reach your next ch 2 space. Work 1 DC in each stitch going up the side.
Row 3- Ch 1, BLHDC in each DC stitch until you reach ch 2 space. *Work 1 HDC in ch 2 space, ch 2, work 1 more HDC in ch 2 space* Work 1 BLHDC in each DC across the bottom. Repeat * at your next ch 2 space. BLHDC in each DC going up the opposite side.
Once you reach the top, you will ch 2, work 1 HDC in each stitch across the top of your top, ch 2 at the other side of your neckline, and slst to the first stitch on the side of your top.
Ties
For the ties there’s 3 styles you can do and, in the photo, I have one of each kind of tie.
For the under-breast tie try the top on without it and see where the bottom of your breast is. Mark that spot and add your tie there.
For a braided tie- (Neckline) Measure 6 pieces of yarn (3 for each side) that is the length of your wingspan. Pull all 3 strings through your ch 2 space, double it over, and braid it to the end. (this is the tie I used for the neckline)
For the bottom tie and the under-breast tie- Measure your wingspan twice and cut 6 strings at that length. Pull all 3 strings through one side, double it over, and braid it to end.
For a chain tie (Neckline) Tie onto the top ch 2 space on either side of your neckline, and ch until you can comfortably tie it around your neck.
Under breast and bottom tie- Tie on your yarn and ch until it can tie comfortably around your body. (This is the tie I used for the bottom) For a size medium to large I chained 155.
For a double crochet tie- (neckline) Tie onto your ch 2 spaces, ch 2, and work 2 DC. Ch 2, turn, work 1 DC in each stitch. Repeat until its long enough to comfortably tie around your neck
Under breast and bottom tie- For the bottom tie, tie onto your ch 2 space, ch 2, work 2 DC. Ch 2, turn, work 1 DC in each of the DC stitches. Continue adding DC rows until it will tie comfortably around you.
Before we go…
As always I hope you all enjoyed today’s pattern. It uses a lot of simple stitches making it a great mindless project that you could do with any color combinations. The simple pattern also gives a great starting point to those who would prefer to use a thicker or thinner yarn. Just get the neckline to the correct length and follow the increase pattern.
If you enjoyed today’s top you can view a top with a similar shape here, this one i especially love because it has a cute collar. https://crochetwithkim.com/pastel-cotton-crochet-halter-top/
For one a little bit more complicated with some short sleeves you can view my summer lilac top here https://crochetwithkim.com/summer-lilac-crochet-crop-top/
If you want one with a lacy neckline you can also view my flirtatious top pattern here https://crochetwithkim.com/flirtatious-crochet-crop-top-free-pattern/
I will be bringing more crochet summer clothing all summer so if you like creating your wardrobe check back often! You can follow my crochet page here https://crochetwithkim.com/vb1e to be kept up to date on blog news, new patterns, and promotions.
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Once again I hope you all enjoyed today’s pattern, and as always happy hooking.