Zig Zag Crochet Top

This chic and easy crochet top pattern will get you loads of compliments!

Zig Zag Crochet Top

This effortlessly chic crochet top is something you need in your wardrobe! With an alternating zig zag pattern, this top is timelessly beautiful. This guide features in-depth instructions for every size of this top, in a color-coded fashion that makes it easy to follow! Any Red Heart Yarns fan will adore this pattern, which is perfect to make for yourself or as a gift for a friend or family member.

This easy crochet pattern uses super fine yarn to create something breathtaking, that'll leave everyone you know impressed.

Easy

Crochet HookD/3 or 3.25 mm hook

Yarn Weight(1) Super Fine (27-32 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge24 dc and 10 rows = 4" [10 cm].

1 pat rep (20 sts) = 3½" [9 cm].

Finished SizeSee "Sizing" Below

Materials List

Red Heart® Croquette™ (1.6 oz/45 g; 239 yds/219 m) in Red Hot (9930)
Size U.S. D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook

Pattern Instructions

The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes, the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.

Notes:

Top is worked in rnds from neck edge down.
Turn work at end of each rnd.
Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc.
Join all rnds with sl st to first st.

Abbreviations:

Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning Beg
dc2tog = Ch 2 (does not count as stitch). Yoh and draw up a loop in rst stitch. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook. Yoh and draw up a loop in next stitch. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dc = Double crochet
Dc2(3)tog = (Yoh and draw up a loop in next stitch. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 2(3) times. Yoh and draw through all 3 (4) loops on hook
Dtr = (Double treble crochet). (Yoh) 3 times and draw up a loop in indicated stitch. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times
Inc’d = Increase(d)
Pat = Pattern
Rep(s) = Repeat(s)
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook

Top:

Ch 96 (106-106-118-138) loosely. Join with sl st to first ch, taking care not to twist ch. See diagrams 1 to 3 on page 4.
1st rnd: (RS). Ch 3. 1 dc in each ch around. Join. Turn. 96 (106-106-118-138) dc.
2nd rnd: (WS). Ch 7 (counts as dtr and ch 2). Skip first 2 dc. *1 dtr in next dc. Ch 2. Skip next dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to 5th ch of ch-7. Turn.
3rd rnd: Sl st to next ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 2 dc in same sp as sl st. *Skip next dtr. 3 dc in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * to last dtr and ch-2 sp. Skip next dtr. 3 (4-4-3-4) dc in last ch-2 sp. Join. Turn. 144 (160-160- 176-208) dc.
4th rnd: Beg dc2tog. *1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 3 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Dc3tog. Rep from * to last 6 dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 3 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Dc2tog over last st and same first st as beg dc2tog. Join. Turn. 18 (20-20-22-26) pat reps.
5th rnd: Beg dc2tog. *1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 5 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Dc3tog. Rep from * to last 6 dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 5 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Dc2tog over last st and same first st as beg dc2tog. Join. Turn. 36 (40-40-44-52) sts inc’d.
6th rnd: Ch 6 (counts as dtr and ch 1). Skip first 2 sts. *1 dtr in next st. Ch 1. Skip next st. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to 5th ch of ch-6. Turn.
7th row: Sl st in next ch-1 sp. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. *Skip next dtr. 2 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around. Join. Turn.
8th rnd: Beg dc2tog. *1 dc in each of next 3 dc. 5 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Dc3tog. Rep from * to last 8 dc. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. 5 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Dc2tog over last st and same first st as beg dc2tog. Join. Turn. 36 (40-40-44-52) sts inc’d.
9th rnd: Beg dc2tog. *1 dc in each of next 4 dc. 5 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc. Dc3tog. Rep from * to last 10 dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc. 5 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc. Dc2tog over last st and same first st as beg dc2tog. Join. Turn. 36 (40-40-44-52) sts inc’d.
10th and 11th rnds: As 6th and 7th rnds.
12th rnd: Beg dc2tog. *1 dc in each of next 5 dc. 5 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. Dc3tog. Rep from * to last 12 dc. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. 5 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. Dc2tog over last st and same first st as beg dc2tog. Join. Turn. 36 (40-40-44-52) sts inc’d.
13th rnd: Beg dc2tog. *1 dc in each of next 6 dc. 5 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 6 dc. Dc3tog. Rep from * to last 14 dc. 1 dc in each of next 6 dc. 5 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 6 dc. Dc2tog over last st and same first st as beg dc2tog. Join. Turn. 36 (40-40-44-52) sts inc’d.
14th and 15th rnds: As 6th and 7th rnds.
16th rnd: Beg dc2tog. *1 dc in each of next 7 dc. 5 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 7 dc. Dc3tog. Rep from * to last 16 dc. 1 dc in each of next 7 dc. 5 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 7 dc. Dc2tog over last st and same first st as beg dc2tog. Join. Turn. 36 (40-40-44-52) sts inc’d.
17th rnd: Beg dc2tog. *1 dc in each of next 8 dc. 3 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc. Dc3tog. Rep from * to last 18 dc. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc. 3 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc. Dc2tog over last st and same first st as beg dc2tog. Join. Turn.
18th and 19th rnds: As 6th and 7th rnds.
20th rnd: As 17th rnd.
Rep 17th to 20th rnds 0 (0-0-1-2) time(s) more.

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Divide for Body and Sleeves:

1st rnd: (RS). Beg dc2tog. (1 dc in each of next 8 dc. 3 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc. Dc3tog) 2 ( 3 - 3 - 4 - 4) times. Ch 0 ( 0 -20 -20 -20). Skip next 80 (80 -80 -100 -120) sts - [4 ( 4 - 4 - 5 - 6) pat reps for left sleeve]. Pat across next sts as follows: (1 dc in each of next 8 dc. 3 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc. Dc3tog) 5 ( 6 - 6 - 7 - 8) times. Ch 0 ( 0 -20 -20 -20). Skip next 80 (80 -80 -100 -120)sts - [4 ( 4 - 4 - 5 - 6) pat reps for right sleeve]. Pat across next sts as follows: (1 dc in each of next 8 dc. 3 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc. Dc3tog) 2 ( 2 - 2 - 2 - 3) times. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc. 3 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc. Dc2tog over last st and first st. Join. Turn.
Body: 2nd rnd: Ch 6 (counts as dtr and ch 1). Skip first 2 sts. *1 dtr in next st. Ch 1. Skip next st. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to 5th ch of ch-6. Turn.
3rd rnd: Sl st to next ch-1 sp. Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as sl st. *Skip next dtr. 2 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around. Join. Turn.
4th and 5th rnds: Beg dc2tog. *1 dc in each of next 8 dc. 3 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc. Dc3tog. Rep from * to last 18 dc. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc. 3 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc. Dc2tog over last st and first st. Join. Turn. Rep 2nd to 5th rnds until Body from dividing rnd measures approx 12 (12 -12 -14 -14) " [30.5 (30.5 -30.5 -38 -38) cm], ending on 5th rnd. Fasten off.