Lace Boho Crochet Top - Free Pattern

Combine the breezy Canyonlands boho crochet top with a bandeau or cami, a pair of well-worn jeans and a free spirit and you'll have yourself the perfect bohemian summer look! As always, the free pattern is below or you can purchase a printable PDF here.

       

This free boho crochet top pattern is part of an ongoing collaboration with my friends at Lion Brand. This post contains affiliate links.

Are you a swatcher? As in, someone who makes swatches to before a starting a project, either to check your gauge or try out a certain yarn.

I neeeeeever used to swatch anything. Delaying the gratification of starting a new project just to make something I'd inevitably tear out anyhow sounded like a pretty silly use of my precious crochet time.

But things have changed around here. Now I get obsessed with trying out new stitches and end up swatching and swatching until I have no idea which stitch to actually use for a design. (If you're wondering, this is one of my favorite stitch dictionaries to swatch from! 

When I was on total swatch overload before beginning this boho crochet top pattern, many of you chimed in on Instagram about which stitch you preferred. The Open Fan stitch was the clear favorite. Honestly, I groaned.

I was intimidated. So lacy. So many unfamiliar shapes. I was scared I just would never get the hang of it this stitch for making more than a swatch.

Well, let me say, to my brain, the Open Fan stitch is less straightforward than some other stitches. But it's only a four row repeat using basic stitches (ch, sc, dc, tr), so once you've worked 4-8 rows, it's smooth sailing. I've included a stitch chart in the printable pattern PDF which I think will be really helpful if you're a visual learner like me. You can purchase the printable, ad-free PDF here.

I really, really loved the Lion Brand LB Collection Cotton Bamboo yarn I used for this crochet top. The bamboo makes it smooth and flexible and the cotton makes it durable, creating the perfect combo for a garment you plan to wear over and over again (which I promise, you will!)

UPDATE: Lion Brand has put together a kit for this crochet top pattern! You can get all the yarn, plus a printed copy of the pattern sent straight to your doorstep. If you've never tried this Cotton Bamboo yarn before, this is a great way to get your hands on some. Check out the new kit here.

A Top For the Beach, Brunch or BBQs

Since crocheting this top, I've worn it with jeans, maxi skirts, and even as a swimsuit coverup top. My husband calls it my "rich lady shirt" because it makes any outfit look elegant and elevated. Ha.

Whether you're headed to a beach in Mexico (lucky you!) or lunch with friends, you can channel your inner rich lady too.

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Canyonlands Boho Crochet Top - Free Pattern

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Explanation:
This lacy boho crochet top has a slightly cropped look which makes it BBFs with warm nights under the stars and higher waisted jeans. Throw it on over a cami or a bandeau for a breezy summer vibe. It’s made from the bottom up using basic stitches (ch, sc, dc, tr) in a four row repeat. Once you have the basic repeat down, the shaping of the garment is extremely simple. Work additional rows before the sleeves to make a longer tunic-length top.

Supplies:
Purchase a kit with all the yarn needed to make this pattern here!
• LB Collection Cotton Bamboo by Lion Brand (Weight: 3/light - 245 yds, 3.5 oz)
- MC: Magnolia, 3 (5, 6) skeins
• Tapestry needle
• Size G (4 mm) crochet hook
• Size H (5 mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers or safety pins

Sizes:
This crochet top is intended to be loose and flowy with quite a bit of positive ease. The pattern is fairly easy to customize and notes are included below on how to adjust sizing. Sample pictured is a size S/M.

S/M: Fits 32-36” bust. Length = approx. 19.5”

L/XL: Fits 37-41” bust. Length =approx. 21.5”

2XL/3XL: Fits 42-47” bust. Length =approx. 23.5”

Gauge:
2 fan clusters + single crochets on either side = 4”
8 rows (4 fan clusters) = 4”

Abbreviations and Glossary (US Terms):
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
sk – skip
sp – space
tch – turning chain
RS – right side
WS – wrong side
rep – repeat
MC – main color

Overall Pattern Notes:

• When stitch counts are mentioned, size S/M is given first with L/XL and 2XL/3XL following in parenthesis. Like this: S/M (L/XL, 2XL/3XL).
• To customize this crochet top to make it wider or narrower, adjust your initial chain to be any multiple of 10 sts + 7. When working the rows, work fewer rows of the lower half of the shirt for a shorter shirt and more rows for a longer shirt. Similarly, you can adjust the overall length of the shirt and the openness of the armholes by working fewer or additional rows in the top half of the shirt.

Lower Half of Shirt

Notes:
• For visual learners, the chart in the ad-free PDF may be very helpful in understanding how the Open Fan stitch is worked.
• Special Stitch – Fan: 1 tr, [ch 2, 1 tr] 4 times

Make 2.

Foundation Row: Using smaller hook and MC, ch 97 (127,157).

Row 1 (RS): 1 sc in second ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 4 ch, 1 Fan in next ch, ch 1, sk 4 ch, 1 sc in next ch; rep from * to last 5 ch; ch 1, sk 4 ch, work [1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr] all in last ch; turn.

Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, 1 sc in first tr, *ch 3, sk next ch2sp, 1 dc in next ch2sp**, ch 2, sk next [tr, sc, tr] and work 1 dc in first ch2sp of next Fan, ch-3, 1 sc in center (third) tc of Fan; rep from * ending last rep at **, ch 1, 1 tr in last sc; turn.

Row 3 (RS): Ch 6 (counts as 1 tr and 1 ch), sk first tr, work [1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr] in next ch1sp, ch 1, sk ch3sp, 1 sc in next sc, *ch 1, sk next ch3sp, 1 Fan in next ch2sp, ch 1, sk next ch3sp, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to end; turn.

Row 4 (WS): Ch 6 (counts as 1 tr and 1 ch), sk first tr, 1 dc in next ch2sp, ch 3, 1 sc in center (third) tc of Fan, *ch 3, sk next ch2sp, 1 dc in next ch2sp, ch 2, sk next [tr, sc, tr] and work 1 dc in first ch2sp of next Fan, ch-3, 1 sc in center (third) tc of Fan; rep from * ending with a sc in fourth ch of tch; turn.

Row 5 (RS): Ch 1, *1 sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch3sp, 1 Fan in next ch2sp, ch 1, sk next ch3sp; rep from * to last sc and ch3sp, 1 sc in last sc, ch 1, sk ch3sp, work [1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr] in tch; turn.

Repeat Rows 2-5 until piece has 7 (7,9) rows of fans, ending with a Row 2. (See photo below for how to count rows of fans.)

Adding Sleeves + Working Top Half of Shirt

Notes:

• Rows 2-5 are identical to Rows 2-5 in the previous section. A few extra repeats will be worked to create the sleeves.

Set attached ball of yarn aside. Attach new ball of yarn on opposite side of shirt. With smaller hook and new ball of yarn, ch 15. Fasten off new ball of yarn and set aside. With original ball of yarn that’s still attached at the opposite side, ch 16. Work next row using original ball of yarn. You’ll work across newly created chains as well as the last Row 2 of previous section.

Row 1 (RS): 1 sc in second ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 4 ch, 1 Fan in next ch, ch 1, sk 4 ch, 1 sc in next ch, sk 4 ch, ch 1, 1 Fan into tch, ch 1, sk next 3-ch sp, 1 sc in next sc; *ch 1, sk next ch3sp, 1 Fan in next ch2sp, ch 1, sk next ch3sp, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to end of Row 2 from previous section; sk 4 ch, ch 1, 1 Fan into next ch, sk 4 ch, sc in next ch, sk 4 ch, work [1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr] all in last ch; turn.

Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, 1 sc in first tr, *ch 3, sk next ch2sp, 1 dc in next ch2sp**, ch 2, sk next [tr, sc, tr] and work 1 dc in first ch2sp of next Fan, ch-3, 1 sc in center (third) dc of Fan; rep from * ending last rep at **, ch 1, 1 tr in last sc; turn.

Row 3 (RS): Ch 6 (counts as 1 tr and 1 ch), sk first tr, work [1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr] in next ch1sp, ch 1, sk ch3sp, 1 sc in next sc, *ch 1, sk next ch3sp, 1 Fan in next ch2sp, ch 1, sk next ch3sp, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * to end; turn.

Row 4 (WS): Ch 6 (counts as 1 tr and 1 ch), sk first tr, 1 dc in next ch2sp, ch 3, 1 sc in center (third) dc of Fan, *ch 3, sk next ch2sp, 1 dc in next ch2sp, ch 2, sk next [tr, sc, tr] and work 1 dc in first ch2sp of next Fan, ch-3, 1 sc in center (third) dc of Fan; rep from * ending with a sc in fourth ch of tch; turn.

Row 5 (RS): Ch 1, *1 sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch3sp, 1 Fan in next ch2sp, ch 1, sk next ch3sp; rep from * to last sc and ch3sp, 1 sc in last sc, ch 1, sk ch3sp, work [1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr, ch 2, 1 tr] in tch; turn.

Repeat Rows 2-5 until piece has 17 (19, 21) total rows of fans from the bottom of the shirt to the top, ending with a Row 4.

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Seaming

Place wrong sides of shirt together. Using stitch markers or safety pins, pin side seam so that each row of shells lines up with the rows on the other piece. Pin shoulder seams as well.

With a tapestry needle and a doubled-over length of MC yarn, sew side and bottom of sleeve seams using the mattress stitch. (Moogly has a great mattress stitch tutorial.)

Using MC and a few tight knots, tie shoulder seams together at the far edge of the sleeve. Place a second knot 3.5” from the first knot. Place a third knot 3.5” from the second knot. (See Photo below.)

Note: The shoulder seams can be customized to your preference. Create the keyholes as pictured in the sample or use the mattress stitch to create an invisible seam. In either case, don’t be afraid to play around with the seam/knot placement to get a neck opening size that suits you.

Edging

BOTTOM: Using larger hook and MC, attach yarn at bottom of shirt near one of the side seams.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 4 sc in each ch4sp, sl st to first sc to join. Fasten off.

NECK: Using larger hook and MC, attach yarn near one of the neck seams.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 3 sc in each ch3sp and work 2 sc in each ch2sp, sl st to first sc to join. Fasten off.

Weave in all remaining ends.

Pop a flower in your hair, a canteen around your neck and head to the desert in your new completely handmade boho top!

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