Get ready to crochet your way into summer with a light and airy lace top that’s perfect for warm days and sunshine vibes. In this step-by-step guide, we’re making a crochet lace summer top that’s stylish, breathable, and totally customizable. Whether you’re heading to the beach or layering it over a tank for brunch, this top adds a handmade touch to any outfit.
We’ll begin with a soft, lightweight yarn—cotton or bamboo blends work beautifully—and a hook that gives the fabric a nice drape. The pattern is built from simple lacy stitch repeats, often starting with two rectangular panels for the front and back. Don’t worry if you’re new to garment-making—we’ll guide you through each part, from foundation chains to shaping the neckline and armholes.
The stitches create a lovely openwork texture that keeps the piece breathable and light. As we move through each section, you’ll see how the lace naturally forms with basic techniques like chains, double crochets, and easy decreases. It’s a relaxing project that grows quickly once you get the rhythm, and we’ll include tips to help with sizing and adjusting for your perfect fit.
By the end, you’ll have a beautiful handmade summer top that looks store-bought but feels like you. Dress it up, keep it casual, or make a few in different colors to rotate through the season. So grab your yarn, find your happy place, and let’s crochet a little sunshine together.
Tutorial and photos of this summer top by: MIGAIA.