FREE Lace Crochet V-Neck Top For Summer Pattern & Video Tutorial

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Make this super stylish lace crochet V-neck top perfect for summer and warm weather! Constructed from two rectangle pieces and easy lace stitches it is a great project for summer.

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If you’re looking for the perfect lightweight crochet top for summer, you’re in the right place!

This free lace crochet V-neck summer top pattern is stylish, beginner-friendly, and perfect for hot, sunny days.

Made from just two easy rectangles, this breathable top features an open lace stitch pattern and a flattering V-neckline — giving it a modern, relaxed look while staying light and airy.

Whether you’re heading to the beach, brunch, or a summer music festival, this handmade top is a beautiful and practical addition to your warm-weather wardrobe.

This crochet summer top is worked using soft cotton yarn, which not only helps keep you cool but also offers great stitch definition for the delicate lace texture.

The pattern is designed to be easy to follow, with simple shaping (actually, no shaping at all!) — making it an ideal first garment project for newer crocheters.

If you can chain, double crochet, and sew a few seams, you can absolutely make this top!

This blog post includes the full free pattern, along with tips for customizing the fit, choosing the right yarn, and adjusting the length.

I’ve also included a sizing guide so you can create a version that works best for your body and style preferences.

And if you prefer to work offline or want a printable version, there’s a premium ad-free PDF available for instant download in my Etsy and Ravelry shops.

So grab your favorite cotton yarn, your hook, and let’s get started! This lacy crochet summer top is sure to become a go-to handmade piece you’ll love to wear again and again.

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Lace Crochet V-neck Top For Summer Pattern Details

This lace crochet V-neck top could not be any easier to make! All you have to crochet is two simple rectangles!

No shaping, no tricky increases or decreases, just mindless crochet in rows back and forth, then join them together.

In keeping with the lace look of this top, we will use a simple joining technique that will create a stunning lace join in the middle of the front and back panels.

I used fingering weight cotton yarn for light, airy and breathable summer top that will become a staple in your hot weather wardrobe.

It is also super easy to customise the width – just work more rows – and the length – just add more stitches to your starting chain.

Get the ad-free PDF crochet pattern from my shops below:

Lace Crochet V-neck Top for Summer Main Pattern

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Materials

• King Cole Giza 4-ply Sorbet (fingering weight /category 1 weight; 100% Giza Mercerised Cotton; 158m/175 yds approx per 50g) x 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls in Peppermint
• Quantities for substitute yarns: 480 (560, 650, 675, 740, 830, 900, 985, 1015) metres
• Please note the yarn quantities have been calculated to the best accuracy, the final amount greatly depends on personal gauge and hook size used. Always buy more yarn! 🥳
• Alternatively, get Giza 4-ply from Lovecrafts HERE. Or from Knitting Network HERE.
• 4.5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Yarn Substitutes

• Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply – 100% Cotton, 170m (186yds)/50g (1.76oz), 4 Ply – Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4ply is as smooth as butter, and super soft, perfect for any cotton crochet project and super hardy too! Great for shawls, fine crochet tops, and perfect for amigurumi, too.
• Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply – 100% Cotton, 175m (191yds)/50g (1.76oz), 4 Ply – Stunning Rowan Summerlite 4ply is made from 100% cotton that is spun into a cool, matt finish yarn.
• Schachenmayr Catania Fine – 100% Cotton, 165m (180yds)/50g (1.8oz), 4 Ply – This 100% cotton yarn is perfect for spring and summer projects, and the smooth and soft feel makes it perfect for warm weather garments and for baby makes!

Stitches And Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

Stitches And Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

ch – chain stitch

dc – double crochet

ch-sp – chain space

sc – single crochet

shell – (3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc) worked in same stitch

sl st – slip stitch

stand dc – standing double crochet – extend loop, hold with index finger, twist around hook towards you, insert hook, yarn over and pull through = 3 loops on the hook, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops) twice to finish the stitch. For a full tutorial please CLICK HERE.

Lace Crochet V-neck Top For Summer Finished Size

Size	FINISHED TOP CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE	TOTAL LENGTH OF T-SHIRT
XS	85 cm/ 33.5 inch	56.25 cm/ 22.25 inch
S	95 cm/ 37.5 inch	58.25 cm/ 23 inch
M	110 cm/ 43.5 inch	58.25 cm/ 23 inch
L	115 cm/ 45.25 inch	58.25 cm/ 23 inch
XL	125 cm/ 49.25 inch	58.25 cm/ 23 inch
2XL	135 cm/ 53.25 inch	60.25 cm/ 24 inch
3XL	145 cm/ 57 inch	60.25 cm/ 24 inch
4XL	160 cm/ 63 inch	60.25 cm/ 24 inch
5XL	165 cm/ 65 inch	60.25 cm/ 24 inch

Tension/Gauge

20 dc x 8 rows = 4 x 4 inch / 10 x 10 cm

For a gauge swatch chain 31.

Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from the hook, 1 stand dc, 1 dc into each st to end, turn. [30 dc]

Row 2: 1 stand dc, 1 dc into each st across, turn.

Repeat Row 2 another 10 times.

Then measure out a 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inch area in the middle of your swatch. Count how many stitches and rows fit into this area.

If you have less than 20 sts and 8 rows, you need to use a smaller hook.

If you have more than 20 sts and 8 rows, you need to use a larger hook.

Pattern Notes

• the top is worked in two halves that are connected together with lace join leaving an opening in the middle for the neck
• each half is the back and front panel worked together at the same time
• you will work up both halves of the top and then use the lace joining method worked through chain spaces running through the middle of the top on both front and back
• then attach the sides using flat slip stitch join leaving opening for the armholes on both sides
• the neckline and armhole depth is completely customisable and easy to adjust to your preference
• Note: The pattern is written out for 9 sizes as follows XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
• The stitches in italic separated by [] are stitch counts, those stitches are not to be worked again.

Lace Crochet V-neck Top Pattern Video Tutorial

I have filmed a step-by-step video tutorial for this amazing lace crochet V-neck Summer Top pattern.

You can watch it right here on the blog, just press the PLAY button below.

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Lace Crochet T-shirt Pattern Stitch Diagram

Lace Crochet V-neck Top For Summer Written Pattern – Heart Of Rose Top

BODY PANEL (make two)

Chain 226 (234, 234, 234, 234, 242, 242, 242, 242).

Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook  1 stand dc, 1 dc into each ch across, turn.

[225 (233, 233, 233, 233, 241, 241, 241, 241) sts]

Row 2: 1 stand dc, 1 ch, skip next st, (1 dc in next, 1 ch, skip next st) repeat across, 1 dc into last st, turn.

Row 3: 1 stand dc, *skip next (1 ch-sp, 1 dc, 1 ch-sp), 1 shell in next dc, skip next (1 ch-sp, 1 dc, 1 ch-sp), 1 dc in next; repeat from * across to last st, 1 dc into last st, turn.

Row 4: 1 stand dc, *3 ch, skip next 3 dc of the shell, 1 sc into the 2 ch-sp at the top of shell, 3 ch, skip next 3 dc of the shell, 1 dc into next dc; repeat from * across, 1 dc in last st, turn.

Row 5: 1 stand dc, *1 ch, 1 dc into the next 3 ch-sp, 1 ch, 1 dc into the next sc, 1 ch, 1 dc into the next 3 ch-sp, 1 ch, 1 dc into the next dc; repeat from * across, 1 dc into last st, turn.

Row 6: 1 stand dc, (1 dc in next 1 ch-sp, 1 dc in next dc) repeat across to last st, turn.

Repeat Rows 2 – 6 another 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) times.

For sizes XS, M, 2XL, 4XL only continue pattern with Last Row (all sizes).

Next Row (sizes S and 3XL only): 1 stand dc, 1 ch, skip next st, (1 dc in next, 1 ch, skip next st) repeat across to last st, 1 dc into last st, turn.

Next Row (sizes S and 3XL only): 1 stand dc, (1 dc in next 1 ch-sp, 1 dc in next dc) repeat across to last st, turn.

For sizes S and 3XL only continue pattern with Last Row (all sizes).

Next Row (sizes L and 5XL only): 1 stand dc, 1 dc into each st to end.

For sizes L and 5XL only continue pattern with Last Row (all sizes).

Next Row (size XL only): 1 stand dc, 1 ch, skip next st, (1 dc in next, 1 ch, skip next st) repeat across to last st, 1 dc into last st, turn.

Next Row (size XL only): 1 stand dc, (1 dc in next 1 ch-sp, 1 dc in next dc) repeat across to last st, turn.

Next Row (size XL only): 1 stand dc, 1 dc into each st to end.

For size XL continue pattern with Last Row (all sizes).

Last Row (all sizes): 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st), 1 sc in first st, (5 ch, skip next 3 sts, 1 sc in next) repeat 18 (19, 19, 19, 19, 20, 20, 20, 20) times, work 80 sc, (5 ch, skip next 3 sts, 1 sc in next) repeat to end.

Fasten off.

Repeat pattern for second half of the top up to omitting Last Row (all sizes).

Do not fasten off. Work Joining Row instead to join the two halves together.

Joining Panels Together

Joining Sides

Align two sides with right side facing up next to each other.

Insert hook through the first stitch of both sides from the right side to wrong side, create a slip knot with your yarn and pull through making sure your yarn is behind your work, a bit like when we work the surface slip stitch in crochet.

Then insert hook through the next st on both sides, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on the hook.

To work through the stitches, insert hook through back loop only on both sides, yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook.

For more visual help with the flat slip stitch joining method, please watch the video tutorial linked.

Continue joining the panels until you reach the desired depth of your armhole, this is completely customisable.

Then fasten off and sew in all ends.

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