Stay cool this summer in a handmade crop top. Crop tops are a must have accessories for any place with a hot climate. Unlike store bought crop tops that all look alike, knit crop top patterns come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. You no longer need to sacrifice your style to stay comfortable.
Below are 15 knit crop top patterns. We have included a wide range of styles we are sure you will love.
1. Wavey Crop Top Knitting Pattern by AndieKnitsShop
Show off your playful side with this unique knit crop top. You will not only have fun wearing it, but you will also have fun making it. The only question is, what colour combination are you going to choose?
This knit crop top pattern is a beginner to intermediate level knitting pattern. The top is knitted flat from the bottom up. Included is a colour chart and intarsia to create the wave pattern. It is written for sizes XS-3XL.
Find the Pattern by AndieKnitsShop HERE
2. HOPE Summer Crop Top Knitting Pattern Free by Nerea Moreno
This crop top will quickly become your favourite go-to top. It has a simple design that works great with a pair of jeans or shorts. Finished, the crop top will fit a European size medium.
You can make it shorter or longer. The free knot crop top pattern can be completed by an advanced beginner.
Find the Pattern by Nerea Moreno HERE
3. Summer Knitted Crop Top Pattern by DPMKnits
This cute, cropped top is perfect for a day at the beach or a night out on the town. The knit crop top pattern is easy to complete and suitable for beginners. Adjust the length of the top with lace to fit all body types. The pattern is written to fit sizes XS to XL.
Find the Pattern by DPMKnits HERE
4. One shoulder Crop Top Knitting Pattern by TrendsKnitting
Here is a stylish crop top with a modern twist. The one shoulder top can be worn over a blouse or under a jacket.
The crop top is knit in one piece from the top down using the stockinette stitch. The lace stitch is used to create the borders. It is a beginner-friendly pattern. Included are instructions for sizes XS to L.
Find the Pattern by TrendsKnitting HERE
5. Knit Crop Top Pattern from HSKnitwearDesigns
The Escalante tank top was inspired by Canyon Country in Southern Utah. It has thin double straps that give extra support while keeping you cool.
This knit crop top pattern can be made with a drapey fit or a tighter, cami-style fit. This top is knit from the bottom up. Once you get to the arm holes, the front and back panels are knit flat. Sizes include XS to 5XL.
Find the Pattern from HSKnitwearDesigns HERE
6. Square Neck Knit Crop Top Pattern by Soulfulknitwear
Sweet and sassy, this simplistic crop top is a must have accessory for lounging around the house and garden. It has a square neckline, which makes the pattern easy to knit up.
The knit crop top pattern and tutorial was created for beginners without any knitting experience. There are detailed written descriptions and photos. It will walk you through making your first crop top. Sizes include small and medium.
Find the Pattern by Soulfulknitwear HERE
7. Another One Shoulder Crop Top Knitting Pattern by AnotherKnit
The Another One Shoulder Top is the perfect top for staying classy during the summer heat. The unique design has a modern twist that will work for any occasion.
The knit crop top pattern is suitable for beginners. It is knit using circular needles. Included are sizes 1-7.
Find the Pattern by AnotherKnit HERE
8. Retro Striped Knit Crop Top Pattern by SaraKnitsCo
Are you a fan of retro designs? Bring the 70s back with this knit crop top pattern. It is a super easy pattern that works up quickly. Make the top using the suggested rainbow colours, or choose your own combination.
This is a beginner-friendly pattern. You will need to know stockinette stitch, working flat, working in the round, and decreasing. The pattern calls for 5 mm circular knitting needles, 4 medium weight yarn, and a tapestry needle. There are 8 sizes ranging from XS to 4XL.
Find the Pattern by SaraKnitsCo HERE
9. Summer knitted Crop Top Pattern by Turquoise with Vanilla
Are you searching for a simple, free crop top knitting pattern? Check out this classic crop top. The pattern is beginner-friendly. All you need to know is the knit stitch, purl stitch, and how to decrease.
Find the Pattern by Turquoise with Vanilla HERE
10. Coco Loco Cami by Bibi Knit Co.
Make this lightweight crop to wear around the house as loungewear or for a flirty night out. It is a great top for spring and summer. The knit crop top pattern is knit flat using circular needles. It is worked from the bottom up in one piece. Then the stitches are separated to create the shaping of the front and back necklines.
Find the Pattern by BibiKnitCo HERE
11. Devil Wears BraDa Knit Crop Top Pattern from BrendaMadeThis
The Devil Wears Bra-Da is a cute, simple crop top. You can shorten the pattern to make a bralette or lengthen it to make a longer top. It is a great top for those hot summer days.
This is an intermediate level knit crop top pattern. It can easily be completed in a single afternoon. The pattern includes 6 sizes from a 28-30 inch (71.12-76.2 cm) chest to a 48-50 inch (121.92-127 cm) chest.
Find the Pattern from BrendaMadeThis HERE
12. Off Shoulder Crop Top Pattern by SaraKnitsCo
You can wear this off the shoulder crop top with a cardigan for a trendy layered look. It would look cute with a skirt, shorts, or a pair of leggings. It is an intermediate level knit crop top pattern. The knitting pattern is written for 3 sizes: small, medium, and large.
Find the Pattern by SaraKnitsCo HERE
13. Crop It Like It’s Hot Crop Top Knitting Pattern by BrendaMadeThis
If you enjoy chunky knitwear, you will love the Crop It Like It’s Hot Top. To top is seamless, textured, and super stylish.
The beginner-friendly knit crop top pattern is worked using super bulky yarn. It is an easy pattern that can be knit in as little as one to two sittings. The pattern includes directions for 6 sizes.
Find the Pattern by BrendaMadeThis HERE
14. Crop Top Knitting Pattern Free Raspberry Fair from DROPS Design
The Raspberry Fair crop top is a fabulous pattern. The top has a beautiful texture and thick straps. All measurements are in cm. The crop top knitting pattern is free. It is written in American English. There is a link to the British English pattern. The pattern is written for sizes XS to XXL.
Find the Pattern from DROPS Design HERE
15. Easy Crop Top Knit Pattern by KnitsMeDesigns
This crop top should be a staple in any wardrobe. The loose fit and basic design will add simplicity yet subtle style to any outfit. Wear the top by itself or under a jacket.
The Alpha knit crop top pattern was designed with beginners in mind. Only easy techniques and basic stitches (knit, purl, knit 2 together, and slip slip knit) are used. The top is knit flat and seamed with a mattress stitch. The pattern comes in adult sizes from XS to 3XL. And children’s sizes 1-2 years to 9-10-years old.
Find the Pattern by KnitsMeDesigns HERE
The summer heat can be unbearable. Stay cool and comfortable by knitting up a few knit crop top patterns.
Crop tops are the ideal summer accessory. They can keep you cool and comfortable without showing too much skin. If you live where the heat is intolerable, you probably already own several crop tops.
You can also check these Tank Top Patterns, Bralette Patterns, Knitted Dress Patterns and a lot more. Once done, share your works on our Facebook Page.
Instead of buying any more ugly, boring tops, make your own using a knit crop top pattern.