Crochet tops for women are trending on TikTok and it’s not hard to see why. The loosely knitted numbers are the perfect light-and-airy summer staple to add to your capsule wardrobe and pair with the Girlfriend Collective fanny pack.
If you’re an avid scroller of TikTok (guilty!), you’ll have no doubt spotted amongst all the best beauty hacks and fashion try-on hauls one recurring item: the crochet top.
They're cute, colorful, and perfect for layering and interchanging between your best summer dresses. Plus, because of their knitted nature, they’re also ideal for transitional weather. But by far the best thing about the crochet trend is that you can actually learn to make your own!
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How to DIY crochet tops for women:
Learning to crochet your own tops is a great first step if you're looking to live more sustainably, or simply need a new hobby. It's inexpensive and is well worth the time you invest in it.
First things first: you’ll need to buy some yarn. Make sure it’s either acrylic or cotton, as wool and other animal products can itch like crazy. Then you’ll need a crochet hook, a tape measure and a trusty pair of scissors.
The next step is a simple one: go on YouTube. From there you can find a plethora of tutorials for every skill level, especially for beginners, with breakdowns of all the types of stitches you'll need to know.
As far as tops go, you can find pretty much every popular style, including this bralette tutorial from Youtuber @Brittanyalicecrochet. The video is very helpfully entitled "The FIRST crochet top you should make as a beginner!"—she’s immediately got us [crochet] hooked!
To make her beginner's top, you need to first start off by taking two measurements. Brittany says the first measurement you need to take is your chest size, then subtract 15 inches, as this will become the length of your "foundation chain" and the length of your top.
You then need to measure the height of your breast, and minus one inch—that will become the height of your top. She then goes on to slowly break down how to do your starting "slip knot" and so on. The video is 30 minutes long and shows you the whole process to completion.
If you were looking for something a bit more '90s-inspired, you can also find a tutorial for a very on-trend halter-neck top, which we will definitely be trying out!
Where to buy crochet tops for women:
While making your own crochet top would be a very fun activity, we do also understand that sometimes you just want to buy it pre-made, with no effort required. We can relate!
Thankfully, because they’re so trendy, you can find them everywhere...
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