Knitted Crop Top
Looking for a stylish addition to your wardrobe? A knitted crop top is a perfect choice! The versatility of this trendy piece allows you to dress it up with high-waisted jeans for a chic daytime look or pair it with a skirt for a fun night out. The knit fabric gives a cozy and comfortable feel while still keeping you looking fashionable. Whether you're heading to a casual brunch with friends or a summer music festival, a knitted crop top is a versatile staple that will keep you looking cute and feeling confident. So, why not add a touch of flair to your outfit with a knitted crop top and stay stylish!
MATERIALS
- 400-ish yard of fingering weight wool or wool/nylon yarn.
- US 2 24” circular needle
- US 1 24” circular needle
- Elastic thread (optional)
- Tapestry needle
- 2 stitch markers
GAUGE
4″= 24 sts and 32 rows in stockinette stitch
PATTERN
Right Front
Using US 2 circular needle, cast on 5 stitches. Purl 1 row.
Next row (right side): Knit 2, increase 1, knit 1, increase 1, knit 2.
Next row (wrong side): Purl 5, increase 1, purl 2. You will have 8 stitches.
*Next row: Knit 2, increase, knit until there are 2 stitches remaining, increase 1, knit 2.
Next row (wrong side): Purl until there are 2 stitches remaining, increase 1, purl 2.*
Repeat from * to * 15 more times. You will have 56 stitches. Cut yarn and place stitches on holder (or just let them hang out on the circular needle).
Left Front
Using US 2 circular needle, cast on 5 stitches. Purl 1 row.
Next row (right side): Knit 2, increase 1, knit 1, increase 1, knit 2.
Next row (wrong side): Purl 2, increase 1, purl 5. You will have 8 stitches.
*Next row: Knit 2, increase, knit until there are 2 stitches remaining, increase 1, knit 2.
Next row (wrong side): Purl 2, increase 1, purl to the end of the row.*
Repeat from * to * 15 more times. You will have 56 stitches. Don’t break yarn.
Join Fronts
You should now have 2 triangles each with one long side and one short side. The long sides will shape the neckline and the short sides will shape the arm holes. Put the right front back on the circular needle if you placed them on the stitch holder.
Working on the right side of the left front, knit 2, increase 1, knit across left front, cast on 1 stitch, then knit across the right front until there are 2 stitches left, increase 1, knit 2. You should have 115 stitches on your needle. Purl 1 row. Cast on 5 stitches at the end of the row. 120 stitches. Break yarn and place the front on hold to be worked later.
Back
Using US 2 circular needle, cast on 67 stitches. Purl 1 row.
*Next row (right side): knit 2, increase 1, knit until there are 2 stitches remaining, increase 1, knit 2.
Next row (wrong side): purl 2, increase 1, purl until there are 2 stitches remaining, increase 1, purl 2.*
Repeat from * to * 11 times more. You should have 115 stitches on your needle. Cast on 5 stitches. 120 stitches. Don’t break yarn.
Bodice
You will now join the front and back pieces and begin to work in the round. With right side of the back pieces facing you, knit 2 stitches, pm, knit across the remaining back stitches. Then with the right side of the front facing, knit 2 from the front, pm, knit to the end of the row. Join and begin working in the round. The first stitch marker you placed will mark the beginning of the round. You will have 240 stitches.
*Knit 2 rows, slipping the markers as you come to them.
Next row: slip marker, knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to 3 stitches before next marker, SSK, knit 1, slip maker, knit 1, knit 2 together, knit to 3 stitches before the next marker, SSK, knit 1. 4 stitches decreased.
Knit 1 row even.*
Repeat from * to * 7 times more. You will have 208 stitches remaining.
Switch to US 1 needles, and begin working in a k2, p2 rib. Knit for 2-4’ or as long as you can stand or until you’re left with about 15 grams of yarn left. Bind off with your favorite stretchy bind off method.
Straps and Edging
Using size 1 circular needles and starting at the center of the back with right side facing, pick up 34 stitches, cast on 45 stitches for the straps, pick up 29 stitches across the long side of the right front, pick up 1 at the center of the neck, pick up 29 across the long side of the left front, cast on 45 stitches to form the strap, pick up 33 stitches across the back. You should have 216 stitches. Place marker and join to work in the round. Work 2 rows in k2, p2 rib stitch. Bind off using a stretchy bind off.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block lightly with a steamy iron. Be careful not to burn the wool! If you’re using elastic, sew it into the first row of ribbing on the bodice.