The boho trend is still going strong and this “Sunburst Crop” is crocheted by integrating several granny squares into the top.  It uses a simple construction method and has minimal shaping – yay!  This isn’t the first time you’ve seen granny squares on the blog ( Remember Yellow Brick Road Granny Blanket and Arlo Granny Cardigan? Who doesn’t love a good granny square? Hehe!).  Below, you’ll find pictures to show you how to crochet these lacy squares.  After you make the squares, you’ll seam them together and crochet to add more detail to the front, sides and neckline. I’ll do my best to walk you through how to make this “Sunburst Crop”, just in time for summer. 🙂

You’ll of course find the free pattern below, the printable version in my Etsy shop HERE, or you can find the kit from Lion Brand Yarn HERE! 

 

The feature that I like most about this top is the contrast between the front and back. On the front of the top, you’ll see the three granny squares along the neckline, and on the back they just take over! You can also play with the length of this “crop” by adding more rows to the bottom or crocheting fewer rows to make it shorter.  The true crop top days are over for me, but feel free to make this just as long or short as you’d like!

There is just light shaping at the neckline that’s super easy to do.  You’ll also find a simple variety of stitches in the front in order to give it some extra texture and interest.

Below: This is the first time I’ve used this “Topstitch” color of the Jeans yarn. I’m so in love and this is such a trendy color right now! The yarn is so soft and drapey which is precisely why I love it for summer pieces.  My Santa Monica Bias Wrap is soooo drapey and great for summer, thanks to this yarn.

Do you remember the Arlo Granny Square Cardigan Crochet Pattern ? That cardigan is also bohemian, hippy, but it’s made with wool and obviously can’t be used in the hot months of summer. (below)  The granny square is one of those things that I love about crochet as it’s much more difficult to knit a granny type square in my opinion. Do you agree?

I also love granny squares that have a circular center, but then become a square.  Both the burnt orange color as well as a circular “sun” shape were the inspiration for the name the “Sunburst Crop”.  I hope you enjoy it! Shall we get to this summery pattern?

Here’s the free pattern below, or you can find the printable, ad-free version available for purchase in my Etsy shop HERE

How To Crochet A Boho Crop – The Sunburst Crop Crochet Pattern

Description:  Bohemian sunburst granny squares blend with various textures to create a playful, hippie-worthy top that’s sure to be noticed. Perfect for summer travels, days at the beach or lunch with friends.

Materials:

US Size J 6.0 mm Crochet Hook

3 (3,4,4) Skeins Lion Brand Jeans Yarn in Top Stitch  (You can also find the kit available for sale from Lion Brand HERE)

Pattern uses approximately 225 g (256 g, 295 g, 321 g)

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL

Follow the key for size indicated S (M, L, XL)

Bust Circumference: Approximately 37” ( 41”, 46”, 49”)

Length: Approx. 19” (19.5”, 20”, 20.5”)

Gauge:  Approximately 11.5 stitches & 7 rows in 4” of hdc stitches

Squares should be minimum 5″ X 5″ block to size if needed or adjust hook size

Pattern Notes: This top is made by first crocheting granny squares and then assembling and crocheting rows to add length and width.  The neckline includes light shaping.  The top is made with two panels which are seamed at the sides and shoulders.

Abbreviations (US) & Skills:

ch – chain

dc – double crochet

sk st – skip stitch

hdc – half double crochet

hdc flo – half double crochet through the front loop

sp – space

st – stitch

sts – stitches

sl st – slip stitch

Sunburst Crop Pattern

Sunburst Granny Square Pattern

(See photos at end of pattern for additional assistance)

Size S & M – Make 12

Size L & XL – Make 16

Ch 5, sl st in 1st ch to join and form a ring

Round 1 Ch 3 (counts as dc st), dc 11 times into ring, sl st into 1st st to join (12 sts)

Round 2 Ch 3 (counts as dc st), dc in sp just below, 2 dc in each sp around, sl st to join (24 sts)

Round 3 Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch st), dc in same sp as ch 4 (found just below ch 4) between dc set, * dc in next sp between dc set, ch 1, dc in same sp; repeat from * around working (dc, ch 1, dc) in each sp between sets around, sl st to join (36 sts)

Round 4 Ch 3, 2dc in same sp as ch 3 between (dc, ch1, dc) set, ch 1, 3 dc in next sp between (dc, ch1, dc) set, ch 1, 3 dc in next sp between sets, ch 3, *3 dc in next sp between sets, ch 1, 3 dc in next sp between sets, ch 1, 3 dc in next sp between sets, ch 3; repeat from * 2 more times, sl st to join.

Tie off and weave in ends. Block squares now or you may block the top later.

Back Panel Instructions

Using a flat slip stitch seam, sew granny squares together so the panel measures 3 (3, 4, 4) granny squares wide and 3 (3, 3, 3) granny squares long.

Top of Panel Detail

Attach yarn to upper corner of panel.

Row 1 Ch 2, work hdc sts evenly across the panel working into the granny square sts ending with an even number of stitches.

Row 2 Ch 2, turn, hdc flo in each st across

Repeat row 2 for 2 more rows.  Tie off and weave in ends.

Bottom of Panel Detail

Attach yarn at bottom corner of panel. Work hdc sts evenly across the bottom as you did with the Top of Panel Detail (number of stitches should be the same as worked at top of panel) Next, work rows of hdc flo sts until piece measures approximately 19” (19.5”, 20”, 20.5”) long. You may make it longer by continuing to crochet (keep yarn needs in mind)

Side Detail Next, attach yarn at side corner. You will crochet hdc flo stitches along each of the two sides of the panel.  Work an equal amount of rows on each side, following the pattern and guidelines below.

Row 1 Ch 2, work hdc sts evenly along side of panel

Row 2 Ch 2, turn, hdc flo in each st across

Next, repeat row 2 for as long as needed until piece measures approximately 18.5” ( 20.5”, 23”, 24.5”) wide, ensuring there is an equal number of rows on each side of panel. Tie off and weave in ends.

*note – if panel is buckling or ruffling, you may need to adjust and add more or fewer stitches. 

Front Panel Instructions

Using a flat slip stitch seam, sew together 3 (3, 4, 4) squares together widthwise.

Upper Neckline

Attach yarn to upper corner of granny squares.

Row 1 Ch 2, hdc evenly across, working and even number of sts (the same number of sts worked on Back Panel, Top of Panel Detail)

Row 2 Ch 2, turn, hdc flo in each st across the row

Row 3 Repeat row 2

Row 4 Ch 2, turn, hdc flo in next 14 ( 16, 18, 20 ) sts

Rows 5 & 6 Repeat row 4

Cut yarn, pick up yarn at opposite, upper corner of top

Row 1 Ch 2, hdc flo in next 14, (16, 18, 20 ) sts

Rows 2 & 3 Repeat row 1

Mid & Lower Panel

HDC FLO Section

Attach yarn to lower corner of granny squares

Row 1 Ch 2, hdc evenly across the row working the same even number of stitches as worked at the beginning of the Upper Neckline

Row 2 Ch 2, turn, hdc flo in each st across the row

Rows 3 – 5 Repeat row 2

Mesh Section

Row 6 Ch 2, turn, sk st, sl st into next st; *ch 2, sk st, sl st into next st; repeat from * across the row.

Row 7 Ch 2, turn, sl st into ch 2 sp, * ch 2, sl st into next ch 2 sp. Repeat from * across the row.

Row 8 Repeat row 7

HDC FLO Section

Row 9 Ch 2, turn, 2 hdc in each ch 2 sp across the row

Row 10 Ch 2, turn, hdc flo in each st across the row

Rows 11 – 13 Repeat row 10

Mesh Section

Repeat rows 6 – 8, 1 time

HDC FLO Section

Repeat rows 9 – 13, 1 time and continue working rows of hdc flo if needed until front panel measures the same length as back panel.

Add additional rows to bottom of panel if you would like to add length to the top.  Keep yarn needs in mind.

Tie off and weave in ends.

Side Detail

Next, attach yarn at side corner. You will crochet hdc flo stitches along each of the two sides of the panel just as you did with the back panel.  Work an equal amount of rows on each side, following the pattern and guidelines below.

Row 1 Ch 2, work hdc sts evenly along side of panel

Row 2 Ch 2, turn, hdc flo in each st across

Next, repeat row 2 for as long as needed until piece measures approximately 18.5” ( 20.5”, 23”, 24.5”) wide, ensuring there is an equal number of rows on each side of panel.

Tie off and weave in ends.

Assembly

Place two panels together with right sides facing inward.  With a length of yarn and your tapestry needle, whip stitch seam up each side, leaving openings for the arms.  Seam inward at the shoulders, leaving an opening for the head and neck and the neckline. Tie off and weave in ends. Turn right side out.

Block to shape as squares tend to be rounded. The top may need to be blocked in order to shape.

Sunburst Granny Square Picture Tutorial

Round 1

Round 2  This is how you will begin round 2.  Work into the space where you made your chain 3.

Round 3  Working dc, ch 1, dc around. Still working into the spaces and not the stitches.

Round 4  It’s turned into a square but is still a bit round. Block the squares now or when the top is finished to shape as desired.

Finally, here is the measurements that your top should measure close to:

I hope you’ve enjoyed this bohemian inspired top!  Happy almost summer!

XO,

Jessica

This post was sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn. All opinions are 100% my own.

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Modern Vintage Potholder Crochet Pattern

 

 

 

Yellow Brick Road Granny Blanket Crochet Pattern

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