Chilly breezes of winter are slowly shattering. So, its perfect time for switching to these undoubtedly elegant short sleeve tops with step-by-step video instructions.
From classical options like ruffled, striped, and cluster stitch sleeves to puffy and double sleeves from modern favs, I have listed the ultimate crop sleeve top variations.
As for sleeve lengths, these tops will range from sleeveless to the half sleeved. And of course, you will be using the puff stitch, mesh stitch, and solid stitches like extended single crochet, too. Finally, from fitted to relaxed-fit. So, let me choose your next top project!
Crochet Kelly Top
This is a fitted, T-sleeve crochet top with double ruffle sleeves and an elegant mesh texture. Repetitive rows of the shell stitch and chain-space make this beautiful texture possible.
In the very beginning of the tutorial, you will learn how to measure the top and sew the rectangles accordingly. So, it will fit nicely, whatever the body type and dimensions are.
This top is no-sew and has quite clever construction, just as the color choice of wine red and light brown. The seam requires only a crochet hook.
Crochet Poppy Top
The only summer top you need is this colorful and sleeveless crochet top with puff stitch texture. There is also an elegant ruffle edging around the sleeve holes, which makes it extra beautiful.
Unlike the Kelly Top, ruffles are more prominent and feature the shell stitch in the last round. The color panels of the wine red, purple, and the hot pink are why it gets the name “Poppy Top.”
It should not be difficult to crochet because the puff stitch is one of the most common cluster stitches. It is also flexible, non-fitted and can be crocheted in any size.
Crochet Beautiful Top
Let’s crochet a ribbed square-neck top with this pattern using the self-striping yarn. This will also have the ruffled straps and bottom edging, too.
It is worked sideways so as to be a perfect fit for any body type. You can also crochet it with the solid yarn, and it will still be irresistible.
For a medium size, start with 47 chains, which determines the length from underarm to the belly button. You can also skip the bottom ruffle.
Crochet Dreamer Top
This is a relaxed-fit and comfortable crochet top that you can crochet in any season with half sleeves. You can wear it while you are busy with some work.
The whole top is crocheted using the extended single crochet, which gives it a solid but elegant texture. You will want to use a lighter shade, like dull white or beige, to crochet the stripes both on the body and the sleeves.
It’s easy and can be rightly called the Dreamer’s Top. This simply symbolizes the comfort it offers as if you are wearing a sleep dress.
Crochet Dreamer Top
For Christmas, this crochet red Top will be an unmatchable choice. This has the Dramatic Ruffled Sleeves, which consist of shoulder straps and puffy sleeves starting from the beginning of the body.
The V-stitch pattern is an easy but very elegant stitch to use for this crochet top. You can also have it with color panels of green, white, and red.
The size will be determined by measuring from armpit to armpit and reducing that by about 4 inches to make the foundation chain. Wanna crochet it?
Crochet Sasha Top
This crochet top is an elegant summer sweater finished with the popcorn stitch texture on the T-sleeves.
It starts with the top-down construction, starting with the neckline, crocheting sleeves, and then crocheting the remaining body.
With the cotton yarn and a 4.5 mm hook, this can be easily adjusted to fit any size by simply adding more rows before joining the body. The pattern is solid, though.