Crochet Scalloped Top
Crochet a super cute Crochet Scalloped Top that has peek-a-boo shoulder openings at the top to provide design interest.
This pattern is just two panels made in the shape of a "T" as you can see in the pictures below that are sewn together to form this casual crochet top.
Initially, the pattern looks intimidating but when you break it down in steps, you realize it's pretty straight forward. There is just a repeat line all the way through which makes it super easy to remember. The video tutorial presentation below will show you the steps and what to look for. The homemade diagrams I made will help illustrate the points in the pattern where it's just words to explain what to do.
For myself, I got hung up on the additional chains once starting the sleeve portion. Eventually, it just clicked on what they wanted me to do. The tutorial explains that as well.
If you prefer not to have your shoulders doing a peek-a-boo, simply sew the seam across top shut. The choice is up to you.
I was able to finish my version in less than 5 hours without consideration of filming breaks to show my steps. I was so surprised by how fast it was.
The project I did in blue was using the Caron Simply Soft Ombres. The Colour is called Saturday Blue Jeans. Keep in mind that the Ombre line has less yardage than regular simply soft colours. So you want to make sure you check the yardage if you are substituting. In my example, it claimed I needed 3 balls of Caron Simply Soft. I did substitute and I did get away with 3 balls of Ombres. Larger sizes may not work out like that. Just be aware.
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Additional Pictures
Crochet Diagrams Used in Video
Click on any of the pictures to download or print.
Kimberly Hoss Hopwood says
I have tried the set up row 3times now and it never seems to come out even on the end. Argh!! Imalways end up with the 4 dc's in the same chain at the end rather than the 2 dc's together. I have been super careful about counting chains so I am wondering if the numbers are off. Anyone else have this experience?
Alexandrova Romanov says
Love all your tutorials! Great job! Thank you for your dedication to The Crochet Crowd. ♡
Mandy says
I need a size between medium and large, would it look strange if I made one side small and the other large, probably make the front larger. Do you think it would show much, would only be a difference of 7 stitches on each side
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
I'm trying to imagine that and am concerned about the sleeves. I think you would be better off sticking with either a medium and increasing your hook size or large and decreasing the hook size. What I learned about these types of tops is measure your widest area, divide it in half. These is the width of the 2 halves with maybe a half to one inch extra.