Granny Stitch Crop Top (Free Crochet Pattern)

If you love stylish, handmade clothing, this granny stitch crop top pattern is the perfect addition to your warm-weather wardrobe! Made with lightweight DK cotton or a cotton blend yarn, this easy crochet top is breathable, comfortable, and chic. The classic granny stitch, created using double crochet, gives it a textured look while working up quickly.

This granny stitch crop top pattern is fully customizable, so you can make it in any size and adjust the length to your preference—whether you want a true crop or something a bit longer. The adjustable shoulder ties add a delicate touch while ensuring a perfect fit, and the ribbed bottom band provides a snug yet stretchy finish.

This top pairs beautifully with high-waisted jeans, skirts, or shorts, making it a go-to piece for warm-weather outings. Plus, with its breathable cotton blend, it’s perfect for layering over a swimsuit at the beach or dressing up for a casual day out.

Pattern Notes

• Terms of Use – Pattern for personal use only. Do NOT distribute or share the PDF pattern. See full terms of use.
• Skill Level – Easy, Confident Beginner
• Gauge (4 inch/10cm) – Granny clusters – 5 clusters across x 10 rows. However, this pattern uses measurements, so an exact gauge is not important.

Supplies

• Yarn: Cotton or cotton blend DK (8ply, #3)
• Crochet hook: 3.5 and 4mm hooks  
• Tapestry needle: to weave ends.

For the granny stitch crop top pattern sample, I used 1.5 balls of Moda Vera Shadow 8ply. This is a cotton/acrylic blend.  

Other suitable cotton yarns include

• Paintbox cotton DK
• Bernat Softee Cotton
• Patons Cotton Blend 8 ply
• Hobbii Cotton Friends 8/6

Sizing and Yarn Requirements

Measure your bust and waist and choose your size. The instructions include making a custom size.

US Size	XS (2-4)	S (4-6)	M (8-10)	L (12-14)	XL (16-18)	2XL   (20-22)	3XL (24-26)	4XL (28-30)	5XL (32-34)
Bust	28-30″ (71-76 cm)	32-34″ (81-86 cm)	36-38″ (91-97 cm)	40-42″ (102-107)	44-46″ (112-117)	48-50″ (122-127)	52-54″ (132-137)	56-58″ (142-147)	60-62″ (152-157)
Waist	24-26″ (61-66 cm)	28-30″ (71-76 cm)	32-34″ (81-86 cm)	36-38″ (91-97 cm)	40-42″ (102-107)	44-46″ (112-117)	48-50″ (122-127)	52-54″ (132-137)	56-58″ (142-147)

Here is the approximate yarn for your size. Yarn usage can be affected by yarn type and your tension.

• XS – 290m/317yd
• S – 330m/361yd
• M – 370m/405yd
• L – 410m/449yd
• XL – 450m/492yd
• 2XL – 490m/536yd
• 3XL – 530m/580yd
• 4XL – 570m/623yd
• 5XL – 610m/667yd

Video

Watch the step by step instruction for making this crochet crop top with granny stitch.

https://youtu.be/eyEJ9rSULAY

Special Stitch – Scblo

Scblo or single crochet back loop only, is used for the ribbing at the waist of the tank. It is just like a regular single crochet, except for where the hook is inserted.

1. Insert hook in back loop. (Look at the top of the stitch. You’ll see it has a V-shape composed of two loops – the front loop and the back loop.)
2. YO, pull through (2 loops on hook).
3. YO, pull the yarn through both loops. (1 loop on hook)

Instructions

Triangle Tops

1. Use 4mm hook.
2. ROW 1 – Chain 3. 2 Dc in 3rd chain from hook (1^st chain). Turn.
3. ROW 2 – Chain 3, 2dc into base of chain. Skip 1 and 3dc into last stitch (into top of turning chain). Turn.
4. ROW 3 – Chain 3, 2dc into base of chain. 3dc into space in center. 3dc into last stitch (into top of turning chain). Turn.
5. ROW 4 – Chain 3, 2dc into base of chain. 3dc into the next 2 spaces. 3dc into last stitch (into top of turning chain). Turn.
6. Continue *(ch3, dc2), 3dc in spaces and 3dc at end* for following sizes, measured at the widest part of the triangle. This should be ¼ your bust.
7. REPEAT – 3 more times so you have 4 triangles. Line them up with the tail ends all on the right,

Size	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL	5XL
Width	7.25″  (18 cm)	8.25″ (21 cm)	9.25″ (23 cm)	10.25″ (26 cm)	11.25″ (29 cm)	12.25″ (31 cm)	13.25″ (34 cm)	14.25″ (36 cm)	15.25″ (39 cm)

If you are in between sizes, decide whether you want a tighter or looser top. Keep in mind that 100% cotton yarns will have less stretch recovery than those with some acrylic blended into them.

Joining Triangles

1. Use the tail ends to join them all together.
2. At the bottom right where the tail is, insert hook into end and pull through a loop (using tail yarn).
3. Match the next triangle and slip stitch to join triangles. Fasten off. Make sure you do not twist the triangles at the joints.
4. Repeat so all triangles are joined.

Body Middle

1. Rejoin the yarn at one of the triangle joins.
2. *Chain 2, 2dc. 3dc into each space around top. Slip stitch to join.
3. Remeasure – the circumference should be the same as your bust. Adjust your tension if necessary.
4. Slip stitch to next space and repeat from *
5. Continue until top is following lengths, measured from underarm to bottom. This will give a crop top length. Slip stitch to join last row.

• XS, S, M – 5 inches (13cm)
• L, XL, 2XL – 5.5 inches (14cm)
• 3XL, 4XL, 5XL – 6 inches (15cm)

Custom Length

Note that the ribbing measures approximately 3” (7.5cm). If you want to make a custom length, measure from underarm to desired length and subtract the band width.

Ribbing

1. Fasten off and reattach yarn to side of top. (Make front the neatest section).
2. Change to 3.5mm hook. Chain 16.
3. Sc into 2^nd chain from hook. 15 sc.
4. Slip stitch to next stitch, slip stitch to next stitch.
5. Scblo into 14 stitches, sc into last stitch.
6. Ch1, sc into first stitch. 14 scblo. Slip stitch to join row. Slip stitch to next stitch.
7. Continue until end.
8. Turn to wrong side and join the ends. Slip stitch along ribbing to join beginning to end.
9. Fasten off, weave ends.

Ties

1. Join yarn under arm with 4mm hook.
2. Sc along edge (2sc per dc row) until top of peak where strap will join.
3. Chain 83 for XS to L (Approx 17”/43cm) or 87 for XL to 5XL (Approx 18”/46cm)
4. Slip stitch in 2^nd stitch from hook and all the way back to beginning.
5. Slip stitch back into the peak.
6. Continue sc until next peak. Repeat tie. Repeat for rest of top.

In Conclusion

Your granny stitch crop top pattern is now complete! Whether you kept it cropped for a fun summer vibe or added extra length for more coverage, this top is sure to become a staple in your wardrobe. The adjustable shoulder ties and comfortable ribbing make it not only stylish but also incredibly wearable.