How to Crochet a Top with a Heart Cut-Out

Welcome to yet another free (insert sparkles) crochet pattern!!! I really like how varied all my crochet patterns are: first there were the Fairycore Flower Socks, then the Fairycore Flower Beanie, and now we have a strappy top with a heart cut-out. Almost a whole outfit. Emphasis on the almost haha. I do actually want to crochet a skirt but I want the skirt to be below knee length which means I would need to buy a lot of yarn. Currently I do not have the budget for that. But, let us move on shall we?

For this project I chose the colours purple and green. Doing more than one colour really emphasises the heart cutout. And also made it much easier to keep track of the rounds/rows I as I crocheted. But, of course, the colour scheme is totally up to you and I’m excited to see all the unique versions of this top. This pattern is most suitable for intermediate level crocheters. Please note that this pattern is written using US crochet terminology. It is a one size fits all (or possibly most) pattern. Throughout the tutorial, where it is possible to alter the pattern to change the size, I have left some tips. So good luck, have fun, and remember to share pictures of your finished crochet top!

You will need:

1. 3.5mm crochet hook
2. Approximately 135g of yarn
3. Tapestry needle
4. Stitch markers or safety pins(optional)

Abbreviations

• Chain – CH
• Yarn over – YO
• Slip stitch – SS
• Single crochet – SC
• Half double crochet – HDC
• Double crochet – DC

How to Crochet the Front of the Top

Round 1 – forest green yarn

Make a slip knot and do 70 CH. In the 1st chain (from the beginning), make a SC, then a HDC, then a SC. Then make 19 SC, * 2 SC in 1 CH, 2 SC in 1 CH, 1 SC, repeat from the * twice, 2 SC in 1 CH, 4 SC, insert the hook in the next CH, YO. Repeat 2 more YO in the next 2 stitches until there are 4 loops on the hook in total. YO and pull through all 4 loops. Then 4 SC, 2 SC in 1 chain, *1 SC, 2 SC in one chain, 2 SC in 1 CH, repeat from the 2nd *  twice. Then crochet 19 SC, then 1 HDC. (85 stitches total)

Round 2 – forest green yarn

Crochet 3 HDC in 1 stitch, then 16 HDC, * 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 1 HDC in next stitch, repeat from the * 3 times, 4 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 2 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 8 HDC, YO and stick the hook into the next stitch and YO, stick the hook in the next stitch, and YO, then YO and pull through all 4 loops. Then do 8 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 2 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 4 HDC, *1 HDC, then 2 HDC in 1 stitch, repeat from the 2nd * 3 times, then do 17 HDC. (101 stitches total)

If you want to change colours add the new colour when you make the last HDC (use the new colour to pull through all 3 loops on the hook).

Round 3 – lavender purple yarn

Do 2 HDC in 1 stitch, then do 16 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 3 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 4 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 5 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 16 HDC. Then *stick your hook through the next stitch and YO and pull out. Repeat from the * in the next 3 stitches then YO and pull through all 4 loops. Do 16 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 5 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 4 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 3 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, then do 16 HDC. (107 stitches total)

Round 4 – lavender yarn

Do 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 26 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 11 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 6 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 6 HDC. Then *stick your hook through the next stitch, YO and pull through. Repeat from the * for the next 3 stitches then YO and pull through all 4 loops. Crochet 6 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 6 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 11 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 26 HDC. (113 stitches total)

Round 5 – lavender yarn

Do 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 12 HDC, then 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 15 HDC, 2 HDC in next stitch, 10 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 13 HDC. YO and insert hook into next stitch and YO, YO and pull through 2 of the loops on hook, then insert hook into next stitch and YO. YO and pull through all 5 loops on hook, then crochet 13 HDC again. *2 HDC in 1 stitch, 10 HDC. 2 HDC in the next stitch, 15 HDC, 2 HDC in the next stitch, 12 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch. (117 stitches total) 

Round 6 – forest yarn

Do 1 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 20 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, then do 33 HDC. *Insert your hook into next stitch and YO, repeat from the * twice. Then YO and pull through all 4 loops on hook. Do 33 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 21 HDC, 2 HDC in the same stitch, 1 HDC. (118 stitches total)

Round 7 – forest yarn

Do 3 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 18 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 11 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 23 HDC. *Insert your hook into next stitch and YO, repeat from the * twice and then YO and pull through all 4 loops on hook. Do 23 half doubles, 2 HDC in the 1 stitch, 11 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 18 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 3 HDC. (123 stitches total)

Round 8 – lavender yarn

Do 4 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 17 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 12 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 12 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 10 HDC. *Insert your hook into next stitch and YO, repeat from the * twice and then YO and pull through all 4 loops on hook, then 10 HDC again. 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 12 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 13 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 17 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 4 HDC. (128 stitches total)

Round 9 – lavender yarn

Do 6 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 16 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 15 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 9 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 13 HDC. *Insert your hook into next stitch and YO, repeat from the * twice and then YO and pull through all 4 loops on hook, then 13 HDC again. Do 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 9 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 15 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 16 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 6 HDC. (135 stitches total)

Round 10 – lavender yarn

Do 7 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 15 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 15 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 12 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 28 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 12 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 15 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 15 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 7 HDC. (142 stitches total)

Round 11 – forest yarn

Do 9 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 14 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 16 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 14 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 14 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 14 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 14 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 16 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 14 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, then 9 HDC. (152 stitches total)

Round 12 – forest yarn

Do 10 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 13 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 17 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 15 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 33 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 15 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 17 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 13 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 11 HDC. (160 stitches total)

Round 13 – lavender yarn

Do 11 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 12 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 18 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 16 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 36 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 16 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 18 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 12 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 12 HDC. (167 stitches total)

Round 14 – lavender yarn

Do 13 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 11 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 19 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 17 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 39 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 17 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 19 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 11 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 14 HDC. (176 stitches total)

Round 15 – lavender yarn

Do 14 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 10 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 39 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 42 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 39 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 10 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 15 HDC. (181 stitches total)

Round 16 – forest yarn

Do 16 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 44 HDC, 2 SC, then 1 SS and turn around. (65 stitches total)

Round/Row 17 – forest yarn

Skip the SS from Round 16, then do 2 SC. Then do 43 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 34 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 44 HDC, 2 SC, then SS and turn around. (130 stitches total)

Round/Row 18 – forest yarn

Skip the SS, then do 2 SC. Then 43 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 18 HDC. (65 stitches total)

Round/Row 19 – lavender yarn

Do 19 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 37 HDC, 2 SC, 1 SS then turn around. (61 stitches total)

Round/Row 20 – lavender yarn

Skip the SS, then do 2 SC. Then 36 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 40 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 37 HDC, 2 SC, then 1 SS and turn around. (122 stitches total)

Round/Row 21 – lavender yarn

Skip the SS, then do 2 SC. Then 36 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 21 HDC. (61 stitches total)

Round/Row 22 – forest yarn

Do 22 HDC, make 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 30 HDC, 2 SC. Do 1 SS then turn around. (57 stitches total)

Round/Row 23 – forest yarn

Skip the SS, make 2 SC, then 29 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 46 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 30 HDC, 2 SC, then SS and turn over. (114 stitches total)

Round/Row 24 – forest yarn

Skip the SS, 2 SC, 29 HDC, 2 HDC in 1 stitch, 22 HDC, 2 SC, 1 SS then end off. (58 stitches total)

If you would like your top to be wider you can always crochet more of the decreasing rounds/rows until the top can cover your entire front.

How to Crochet the Sides of the Top

Row 1 – lavender yarn

Make a slip knot and begin 6 stitches after the end of the green round. Make 1 SC then 27 HDC, 1 SC, 1 SS then turn around. (30 stitches total)

Row 2 – lavender yarn

Do 1 SS, 1 SC then 27 HDC, then 1 SC. (29 stitches total)

Rows 3-6

CH 1, then do 28 HDC and turn around. (28 stitches total)

Row 7 – forest yarn

CH 1, then do 15 HDC, then 13 DC, then CH 2 and turn around. (28 stitches total)

Row 8 – forest yarn

Do 15 DC, then 13 HDC, then Ch 1 and turn around. (28 stitches total)

Row 9 – lavender yarn

CH 1, then do 15 HDC, then 13 DC, then CH 2 and turn around. (28 stitches total)

Row 10 – lavender yarn

Do 15 DC, then 13 HDC, then Ch 1 and turn around. (28 stitches total)

Row 11 – forest yarn

CH 1, then do 15 HDC, then 13 DC, then CH 2 and turn around. (28 stitches total)

Row 12 – forest yarn

Do 15 DC, then 13 HDC, then Ch 1 and turn around. (28 stitches total)

Row 13 – lavender yarn

CH 1, then do 15 HDC, then 13 DC, then CH 2 and turn around. (28 stitches total)

Row 14 – lavender yarn

Do 15 DC, then 13 HDC, then Ch 1 and turn around. (28 stitches total)

Rows 15 – 21

Do 28 HDC, CH 1 and turn around. (28 stitches total) Here you can do more or less rows depending on the size you want your top to be.

Last Row

CH 1, skip the 1st stitch and then do 13 HDC, CH 1, skip the next stitch then do 12 HDC. Then CH 2, skip the last stitch and do 1 SS in the HDC of the previous row to make the last loop for the ties. Now you can finally end off.

If you want to make your straps wider then add an extra CH or two to each loop you make on the last row. Repeat all these steps for the other side of your top then all you need to do to finish it is crochet the straps.

How to Crochet the Straps

Row 1

Make a slip knot and begin at the back of the top where the loops are and create a border of SC. Continue until the front of the top where the lavender is and do 2 SC after the 2 HDC in 1 stitch. Then make approximately 250 CH for the straps. Please remember that the number of CHs depends on your personal preference but make sure it’s long enough to lace up the top when you’re wearing it and also be tied securely.

Row 2

Make another row of SC until the strap joins the front. In the images below you can see how you can join each row of the strap to the front of the top so it is secure.

Rows 3 & 4

Make another row of SC until the strap joins the front. If you want wider straps you can always repeat the rows of SC as many times as you want.

Make sure to do the strap for the other side of your top and then you can finally finish off by weaving in the ends after tying them securely!

More Free Fairycore Crochet Patterns

If you are looking for more fairycore-inspired crochet patterns go ahead and check out my other free crochet patterns listed below!

• the Crochet Spring Flower Wreath
• the Fairycore Flower Socks
• the Fairycore Flower Beanie
• the Quick Crochet Heart
• the Fairycore Crochet Hair Accessories
• the Crochet Lace-up Top with 2 Flowers
• the Ultimate Guide to Free Crochet Leaf Patterns

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With love & light,

Maria