Hello Everyone!
Its the last week of PRIDE and I’ve been on a huge checkerboard/plaid kick lately. This week I thought I’d try something a little different with the checkerboard design, and something that might be a little easier than switching colors for some people. This design uses front post and back post double crochet stitches to make a raised checkerboard design.
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Let’s get hooking!
Supplies
3.5mm crochet hook
1 50 gram ball of weight 2 yarn in each color. I used denim from iceyarns.
Scissors.
Darning needle.
Abbreviations
Ch- Chain
HDC- Half double crochet
DC- Double crochet
FPDC- Front post double crochet
BPDC- Back post double crochet
Slst- Slip stitch
Notes
Each square is 3.5 cm. (or 1.3 inches)
Each square is 5 stitches.
Since this top is made with double crochet I suggest wearing some sort of pasties or bandeau bra underneath it.
Crochet Crop Top Pattern
Remember this pattern will be available as a PDF on my Patreon by the end of the month.
Start with black.
Row 1- Work a number of foundation HDC equal to the number of squares you want to have times 5. S for example I did a large-XL with 32 squares so I worked 160 foundation HDC. Join to beginning with slst.
The rest of this pattern will be worked the same no matter what size you chose.
Row 2- Ch 1, turn, work 1 HDC in each stitch around.
Tie off. Join red.
Row 3- Ch 2, turn, DC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 4- Ch 2, turn, *DC in the next 5 stitches, FPDC in the next 5 stitches.* Repeat * around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 5- Ch 2, turn, *DC in each DC stitch, BPDC in each posted double crochet stitch* Repeat * around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 6-7- Repeat row 5 alternating FPDC and BPDC every other row.
Tie off. Join orange.
Row 8- Ch 2, turn, DC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 9- Ch 2, turn, *DC in the next 5 stitches, BPDC in the next 5 stitches.* Repeat * around. Join to beginning with slst.
Rows 10-12- Repeat row alternating FPDC and BPDC in each row.
Tie off. Join yellow.
Row 13- Ch 2, turn, DC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 14- Ch 2, turn, *DC in the next 5 stitches, FPDC in the next 5 stitches.* Repeat * around. Join to beginning with slst.
Rows 15–17- Repeat row 5 alternating FPDC and BPDC every other row.
Tie off. Join green.
Row 18- Ch 2, turn, DC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 19- Ch 2, turn, *DC in the next 5 stitches, BPDC in the next 5 stitches.* Repeat * around. Join to beginning with slst.
Rows 20-22- Repeat row 5 alternating FPDC and BPDC every other row.
Tie off. Join blue.
Row 23- Ch 2, turn, DC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 24- Ch 2, turn, *DC in the next 5 stitches, FPDC in the next 5 stitches.* Repeat * around. Join to beginning with slst.
Rows 25-27- Repeat row 5 alternating FPDC and BPDC every other row.
Tie off. Join purple.
Row 28- Ch 2, turn, DC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 29- Ch 2, turn, *DC in the next 5 stitches, BPDC in the next 5 stitches.* Repeat * around. Join to beginning with slst.
Rows 30-32- Repeat row 5 alternating FPDC and BPDC every other row.
Tie off. Join black.
Row 33-35- Ch 1, turn, HDC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Tie off, weave in ends.
For the straps put your top on and place a stitch marker where you would like your straps to be. tie on with black in those spots and work and HDC in 5 stitches in whichever direction puts your straps in the right place. Continue working HDC rows until the strap is a comfortable length and slst to attach it in the back.
Make sure you join and attack in the back equal distance from each other to get an even fit.
That’s it everyone you have a new top!
Before we go…
As always I hope you all enjoyed today’s patterns, I absolutely love making my own clothing for summer. It feels so rewarding and I can choose my fibers so it stays breathable and the stitches catch wind so very well to keep my self cool. If you liked today’s pattern you can also go check out my other checkered pride top.
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That’s all I got for ya today I hope you all enjoyed today’s pattern and happy hooking everyone!