Justine Crop Top

Justine Crop Top Crochet Pattern by Ashley Self

What is Being Made

The Justine Crop Top is a fitted crochet garment designed as a women's crop top. This intermediate-level crochet project is available in multiple sizes ranging from XS (30-32" bust) through L (42-44" bust), with the pattern accommodating 1-2" of positive ease for a customized fit. Yarn requirements vary by size, from 350 yards for the smallest size to 550 yards for the largest.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This pattern employs fundamental crochet construction methods suitable for intermediate crafters. The garment is worked using standard crochet techniques that build the fabric through interconnected loops and stitches. The pattern includes strategic stitch placement and shaping to create a fitted silhouette appropriate for a crop top design.

Stitches Used

The Justine Crop Top utilizes essential crochet stitches to construct the garment:

• Chain (Ch) – The foundational stitch created by yarning over and pulling a loop through the hook, used to establish stitch counts and create openwork elements
• Single Crochet (SC) – A basic short stitch created by inserting the hook into a designated stitch, yarning over to pull up a loop, then yarning over again and pulling through both loops on the hook
• Double Crochet (DC) – A taller stitch that provides more drape and fabric coverage, worked by yarning over before inserting the hook and completing the stitch in multiple steps

The pattern also incorporates skip stitches (Sk1 and Sk4) to create shaping and design details throughout the garment.

Materials and Tools Required

Yarn: The pattern calls for #3 weight (DK weight) yarn or a very thin #4 weight yarn. Suggested yarn options include Yarn Bee Glint of Glam, Yarn Bee Sugarwheel cotton, and Premier DK Colors, offering crafters flexibility in fiber choice while maintaining consistent gauge.

Tools and Notions:

• US G/4mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats and increases
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming
• Scissors for cutting yarn

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 4" x 4" measuring 18 double crochet stitches by 11 rows, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. Maintaining proper gauge ensures the crop top fits as designed across all size options.