Did you know that when you learned to crochet, you unlocked a secret superpower?
It’s true! Your superpower is the ability to make your own clothes – clothes that actually fit and make you feel good.
If you’ve never crocheted yourself a wearable before, then it’s time to start. Check out these free cropped top crochet patterns, and you won’t be sorry!
The nice thing about cropped crochet top patterns is that they take up less yarn and less time than their full length counterparts.
I know that my life can get pretty hectic and busy sometimes, so I’m sure that you’ll appreciate these quick and cute patterns if you can relate to that.
Whether you’re looking for a cropped top crochet pattern that will show off your new belly button ring or you prefer a cropped top because you like to wear high-waisted jeans and skirts, you are sure to find what you’re looking for in this curated collection of free cropped crochet top patterns!
So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down to see them for yourself!
1. Blair Ribbed Hem Crop Top
This beautiful and basic top is perfect for beginner crocheters. The only stitches you need to know are back loop single crochet for the wide ribbing at the bottom and half double crochet for the rest. This is one crochet top with a crop length that you definitely don’t want to miss!
Designer: For the Frills
Click here for the free pattern!
2. Hepatica Granny Top
A charming ring of granny squares is the perfect accent to your next cropped crochet top pattern. This design has a very trendy boho and cottage core vibe that is super “in” right now. Make and wear this on an outing with friends, and I bet they’ll all be begging you to make them one too!
Designer: Hooked by Anna
Click here for the free pattern!
3. Sweet Tea Tank
For a cropped crochet top pattern that’s not super short, look no further than the Sweet Tea Tank.
The length of this top just barely skims the top of the jeans to show off a little flash of skin. My favorite part is the tantalizing texture that comes from the even moss stitch.
Designer: The Turtle Trunk
Click here for the free pattern!
4. Roxie Tank
The Roxie Tank from TLYC Blog is easy to make and easy to wear. It calls for linen stitch (aka moss stitch) and a hard-wearing cotton yarn for an instant closet classic that you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again!
Designer: TLYC Blog
Click here for the free pattern!
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5. Alpine Crop Sweater
Cropped top crochet patterns aren’t just for summer! You can rock this Alpine Crop Sweater when the weather starts to turn colder, too. It has the perfect combination of squishy texture and cozy ribbed stitching. The pattern is available as a YouTube video tutorial.
Designer: AC Crochets
Click here for the free pattern!
6. Cropped Cardi
Embrace the layered look with a cute cropped crochet cardigan that you can style all year round. The basic stitches and simple construction make this sweater a great choice for a newbie crocheter’s first time making a garment.
Designer: Hooked on Homemade Happiness
Click here for the free pattern!
7. Heart Crop Top
You will be feeling all sorts of flirty in this fun Heart Crop Top design! Cropped top crochet patterns like this one are perfect for a night out on the town with your friends, spent dancing or attending a concert. Can you believe it’s made with just basic stitches?
Designer: Toyslab Creations
Click here for the free pattern!
8. Off the Shoulder Crop Top
You don’t have to be stick thin to rock a crochet top crop. This plus size crochet cropped top pattern looks absolutely amazing paired with a high-waisted skirt, and it looks super comfortable too. The pattern calls for just half double crochet stitches – easy-peasy!
Designer: Designs by Key
Click here for the free pattern!
9. Fall Cropped Pullover
Here’s another one of our free crochet crop top patterns that proves my point – you can wear cropped tops in Fall too y’all! I love the fact that it shows off the shoulders and just enough skin at the bottom to highlight a belly button ring. It’s made using mainly double crochet stitches.
Designer: Brianna Brown
Click here for the free pattern!
10. Coral Skies Top
Of course, you don’t have to show your stomach in order to rock a crochet crop top pattern. Layer an oversized top over a close fitting tank top for an outfit that’s….*chef’s kiss*. The edgy looking lace work in this design is made using chain stitches. How cool is that?
Designer: Teal & Finch
Click here for the free pattern!
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If you are waiting for a sign – this is it! Go make one of these crochet crop top patterns right now and report back on how it went in the comments below. I can’t wait to see y’all looking cute and confident in your new threads!
Want to see more free crochet cropped top patterns & tanks? Then you will definitely love these patterns HERE.
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