New Must-Have Easy Crochet Top Pattern For Your Wardrobe
Looking for a lightweight, feminine crochet top with a breezy, boho feel? Meet the Star Cluster Tee — a soft crochet summer top with a beautiful star texture on both the front and back.
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With sunshine comes the need for a Crochet Summer Top
The Star Cluster Tee is super versatile and will be a staple piece in your warm weather crochet wardrobe! It’s made from Hobbii Rainbow Bamboo which is super soft and has a bit of a shine to it. This bamboo-cotton blend gives the top a beautiful drape and makes your stitches look nice and even.
This easy crochet top can be worn with practically anything; shorts, skirts, dresses, and jeans. You name it. I’ve even used it as a beach cover-up because it’s so light and airy.
The crochet top pattern is designed to be easy, gorgeous, and very wearable. The construction is simple (two panels + quick sleeves), while the stitch pattern adds that “finished” look that makes the top feel like real clothing — not just another crochet project.
Why You’ll Love This crochet top pattern:
- Beginner-friendly: Basic stitches, repeating rows = minimal brain work 😉
- Simple construction: Two panels, seam together, sleeves crocheted on, no complicated shaping
- Summer-ready yarn: Light and breathable that creates fabric with airflow
- Easy adjustments: Adjust body and sleeves as preferred
This easy crochet top is one of those must-haves in your wardrobe ✨
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The inspiration for the Star Cluster Tee
The goal behind this design is simple: a modern crochet top that feels light, looks amazing, and is easy to style.
The star texture and open stitch work gives the top a delicate look without turning it into a complicated lace project. It stays relaxed, wearable, and flattering – with enough structure to look like a real wardrobe piece and not just some homemade project.
Construction
The Star Cluster Tee has a cute boxy fit, that flatters most body shapes and is crocheted in a straightforward, beginner-friendly way:
Start by crocheting the two body panels: a front and a back panel with fitted shoulders parts. When you’re done with the body panels, you crochet the shoulders and sides together on the wrong side and turn your work inside out.
Then you crochet the sleeves directly onto the tee, which means a minimum of assembling.
When you’re done with the sleeves you continue crocheting the ribbing at the neckline and the bottom of your new, cute crochet top. Both the look of the sleeves and the boatneck contribute to the feminine look.
You can choose to make your crochet top in all the colors you want. The crochet pattern suggests choosing one color, but feel free to add stripes if you feel like it.
Personal adjustments
Small changes make a big difference when you crochet a summer top. The pattern includes guidance for:
- Sleeve length: Add or subtract rows to match your preferences (like shown in the pictures above)
- Length: keep it classic, add a little extra for more coverage or subtract rows to make a crop top
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Skill level
Advanced beginners / Lower intermediate
Sizing and measurements
These are the finished measurements of your garment, not your body measurements. Keep in mind that The Star Cluster Tee is a loose fitted garment.
Pattern includes 2 sizes (due to the loose fit):
Size S/M (L/XL)
Sizes in inches:
Length – measured from neck to sweater bottom:
19 (19 3/4)
Width – measured just below the sleeves:
22 (26)
Sleeve length – measured under armpit towards wrist:
3 1/4 (3 1/2)
Sizes in cm:
Length – measured from neck to bottom:
48 (50)
Width – measured just below the sleeves:
56 (66)
Sleeve length – measured under armpit towards wrist:
8 (9)
The model in the pictures is wearing a size S/M of this cute crochet summer top.
Tools
I’ve linked the ones I like to use right here:
Hook 3,5 mm
Darning needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Yarn
Hobbii Rainbow Bamboo
Yardage: 100 grams = 250 meters (274 yds)
Color codes: Uniform Blue (36)
MATERIALS
S/M: 4 skeins
L/XL: 5 skeins
ALTERNATIVES
Other Fine (UK 4-ply) 2-weight yarn.
Gauge
(This is an expression of how tight your work is)
4” / 10 cm square = 16 stitches wide x 9 rows tall in dc using a hook size 3,5 mm
4” / 10 cm square = 20 stitches wide x 15 rows tall in sc blo using a hook size 3,5 mm (used for ribbings)
Always make a test before you begin. If the gauge does not match the specified crochet hook, try changing to a larger or smaller one so that you find the hook with which you can achieve the specified gauge.
Pattern notes
First, follow the specific instructions for your chosen size. When noted follow the instructions that apply to all sizes later in the instructions.
Stitch counts for the different sizes are written in the order:
S/M (L/XL)
E.g. for the sleeve:
52 (60)
Be aware not to make the foundation chains too tight nor too loose since they will define the rest of your work.
Note that the ch 3 in the beginning of each row on the body panels count as a dc.
Note for the sleeves: Crochet along the side of the dc rows of the body panels to create the sleeves. Crochet 2 sc in each dc row. Work in rnds and do not turn.
Always read the pattern thoroughly. You will find an explanation of all abbreviations below, both US and UK terms. This crochet pattern uses US terms.
Abbreviations
st(s): stitch(es)
ch: chain
sc: single crochet (UK double crochet)
dc: double crochet (UK treble crochet)
blo: back loop only
sp(s): space(s)
rnd(s): round(s)
Pssst! Download the FREE Crochet Stitch Abbreviation Guide. It contains information about abbreviations in 6 different languages.
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Free easy crochet top pattern instructions
Size S/M
The body consists of 2 parts: a front panel and a back panel. Sew them together when they are done and crochet the sleeves on afterwards.
Body front
Use hook 3,5 mm.
Ch 93.
Row 1: 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each st across, turn (91)
Row 2: Ch 3, start in 5th chain from hook from here on out. Dc in next 4 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat 9 times more, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 5 st, turn (91)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, *ch 2, sc in ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip 2, dc in next 3 sts*, repeat 10 times more, turn (91)
Row 4: Repeat row 2 (91)
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 8 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 sts*, repeat 9 times more, dc in last 2 st, turn (91)
Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next 6 st, *ch 2, sc in ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip 2, dc in next 3 sts*, repeat 9 times more, dc in last 4 st, turn (91)
Row 7: Repeat row 5 (91)
Row 8-31: Repeat row 2-7 (91)
Row 32-34: Repeat row 2-4 (91)
Row 35: Repeat row 5 (91)
Do not break yarn.
Continue making the shoulders.
Left shoulder – front
Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next 6, *ch 2, sc in ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip 2, dc in next 3 st*, repeat once more, dc in next 2, turn (25)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 6 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat once more, dc in next 2 st, turn (25)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next 4 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat once more, ch 1, dc in next 3, turn (25)
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each st across (25)
Break yarn and leave a long tail for crocheting the shoulders together, approx. 32 inches / 80 cm.
right shoulder – front
Add yarn in 67th st on row 35 on the body.
Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next 4 st, *ch 2, sc in ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip 2, dc in next 3 st*, repeat once more, dc in next 4, turn (25)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 8 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat once more, turn (25)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat once more, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 5 st, turn (25)
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each st across (25)
Use a stitch marker to mark this side as the wrong side of the “Body front”.
Break yarn and leave a long tail for crocheting the shoulders together, approx. 32” / 80 cm.
Body Back
Use hook 3,5 mm.
Ch 93.
Row 1: 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each st across, turn (91)
Row 2: Ch 3, start in 5th chain from hook from here on out. Dc in next 4 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat 9 times more, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 5 st, turn (91)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, *ch 2, sc in ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip 2, dc in next 3 st*, repeat 10 times more, turn (91)
Row 4: Repeat row 2 (91)
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 8 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat 9 times more, dc in last 2 st, turn (91)
Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next 6 st, *ch 2, sc in ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip 2, dc in next 3 st*, repeat 9 times more, dc in last 4 st, turn (91)
Row 7: Repeat row 5 (91)
Row 8-37: Repeat row 2-7 (91)
Do not break yarn.
Left shoulder – back
Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next 4 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat once more, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 3, turn (25)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st across (25)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Right shoulder – back
Add yarn in 67th st on row 37 on the body.
Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat once more, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 5 st, turn (25)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st across (25)
Use a stitch marker to mark this side as the wrong side of the “Body back”.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
To complete (sleeves and ribbings) your crochet top follow the instructions for all sizes further down – find them below the instructions for size L/XL 😀
Size L/XL
The body consists of 2 parts: a front panel and a back panel. Sew them together when they are done and crochet the sleeves on afterwards.
Body front
Use hook 3,5 mm.
Ch 109.
Row 1: 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each st across, turn (107)
Row 2-3: Ch 3, start in 5th chain from hook from here on out. Dc in each acros, turn (107)
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next 4 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 sts*, repeat 11 times more, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 5 st, turn (107)
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, *ch 2, sc in ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip 2, dc in next 3 sts*, repeat 12 times more, turn (107)
Row 6: Repeat row 4 (107)
Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next 8 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 sts*, repeat 11 times more, dc in last 2 st, turn (107)
Row 8: Ch 3, dc in next 6 st, *ch 2, sc in ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip 2, dc in next 3 sts*, repeat 11 times more, dc in last 4 st, turn (107)
Row 9: Repeat row 7 (107)
Row 10-33: Repeat row 4-9 (107)
Row 34-36: Repeat row 4-6 (107)
Row 37: Repeat row 7 (107)
Do not break yarn.
Continue making the shoulders.
Left shoulder – front
Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next 6, *ch 2, sc in ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip 2, dc in next 3 st*, repeat twice more, dc in next 2, turn (33)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 6 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat twice more, dc in next 2 st, turn (33)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next 4 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat twice more, ch 1, dc in next 3, turn (33)
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each st across (33)
Break yarn and leave a long tail for crocheting the shoulders together, approx. 40” / 100 cm.
rightt shoulder – front
Add yarn in 75th st on row 37 on the body.
Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next 4 st, *ch 2, sc in ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip 2, dc in next 3 st*, repeat twice more, dc in next 4, turn (33)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 8 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat twice more, turn (33)
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat twice more, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 5 st, turn (33)
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each st across (33)
Use a stitch marker to mark this side as the wrong side of the “Body front”.
Break yarn and leave a long tail for crocheting the shoulders together, approx. 40 inches / 100 cm.
Body back
Use hook 3,5 mm.
Ch 109.
Row 1: 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each st across, turn (107)
Row 2-3: Ch 3, start in 5th chain from hook from here on out. Dc in each across (107)
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next 4 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat 11 times more, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 5 st, turn (107)
Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, *ch 2, sc in ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip 2, dc in next 3 st*, repeat 12 times more, turn (107)
Row 6: Repeat row 4 (107)
Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next 8 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat 11 times more, dc in last 2 st, turn (107)
Row 8: Ch 3, dc in next 6 st, *ch 2, sc in ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip 2, dc in next 3 st*, repeat 11 times more, dc in last 4 st, turn (107)
Row 9: Repeat row 7 (107)
Row 10-39: Repeat row 4-9 (107)
Do not break yarn.
Left shoulder – back
Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next 4 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat twice more, ch 1, dc in next 3, turn (33)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st across (33)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Right shoulder – back
Add yarn in 75th st on row 39 on the body.
Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next 2 st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 7 st*, repeat twice more, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 5 st, turn (33)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st across (33)
Use a stitch marker to mark this side as the wrong side of the “Body back”.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
To complete (sleeves and ribbings) your crochet top follow the instructions for all sizes just below 😀👇
Instructions for all sizes
Assembly
Lay the two body panels on a flat surface with right sides together. Make sure that the rows match on the front and back panels.
Nowcrochet each of the shoulders together with sc, 25 (33) sts across using the tails you left on the shoulders. Use hook 3,5 mm.
Now sew the sides together, from the bottom towards the shoulder, using whip stitch. Sew 26 rows together. The part you do not sew together creates the armhole. It will measure approx. 6 1/2 (7)“ / 16 (18) cm. Turn the work inside out.
From now on you’ll be working on the right side.
Continue with the ribbing at the neck hole.
Neckline ribbing
Use hook 3,5 mm. Work on the right side. Add yarn approx. in the middle of the back panel.
Ch 6.
Row 1: Start in 2nd ch from hook, 5 sc, 2 sc along the neck hole, turn.
Row 2: Skip 2 sc, 5 sc blo, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: 5 sc blo, 2 sc along neck hole, turn.
Repeat row 2 and 3 all the way around the neck hole.
When you reach the sides of the neck hole, by the shoulders, crochet 2 sts in each dc row. You end with making row 3.
Crochet ribbing together with 5 sc in both loops.
Fasten off.
Sleeves
Use hook 3,5 mm. Work on the right side. Work in rnds.
Add the yarn under the arm. Do not make rnd 1 too tight.
Rnd 1: 2 sc in each dc row across the armhole to the beginning of the rnd [ 52 (60) ]
Rnd 2-15: Sc in each st across [ 52 (60) ]
Only for size L/XL:
Rnd 16-17: Sc in each st across [ 60 ]
If you wish for the sleeves to be longer, add more rnds.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Repeat with second sleeve.
Ribbing at bottom
Use hook 3,5 mm. Work on the right side.Add yarn in the first st on left side of the front panel.
Ch 6.
Row 1: Start in 2nd ch from hook, 5 sc, 2 sc along the bottom, turn.
Row 2: Skip 2 sc, 5 sc blo, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: 5 sc blo, 2 sc along bottom, turn.
Repeat row 2 and 3 all the way around the bottom. You end with making row 2.
Continue like this:
5 sc blo, 1 sc in the last st along bottom, turn
Crochet the ribbing together with 5 sc in both loops.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Congratulations! You now have a super cute crochet summer top, ready to take on the warmer weather ☀️ Please share your makes – use #starclustertee and tag @yippieyarnyay.
xx Sharlene
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I am working on line 5 and not understanding the changes. Is there a video for this pattern?
Hi Clarissia,
I’ll try to explain it. Since I don’t know what size you’re making I’ll explaoin row 5 for size s/m 🙂 First you make 3 chains, then you dc in next 8 st. Then you chain 1 + skip 1 and then you make dc in the next 7 sts – this you repeat 9 times more and then dc in the last 2 st.
I hope this makes sense. Please let me know how it goes.
Best,
Sharlene