Aestas Summer Crochet Top Pattern

Aestas means summer in Latin, and this crochet top is a perfect summer piece. It is crocheted in breathable worsted cotton with decorative openwork panels down the sides and enough coverage at the front to wear out and about. The top is worked seamlessly from the top down, so there is no sewing at the end.

A 7-page seamless crochet top pattern in five sizes, with photo tutorials for each tricky step.

What's included

• A 7-page PDF written in US crochet terms
• Five sizes, with the yarn amounts for each and a size chart
• A seamless top-down pattern: openwork yoke, short rows, bodice and underarm sections
• Photo tutorials for the short rows, the underarms and the openwork
• Instructions for optional waist shaping
• Stitches used: ch, sc, hdc, slst, dc, tr, tr2tog, dc2tog
• Skill level: Easy

Display and gift ideas

Wear it with jeans, a skirt or over a swimsuit. Make several in different colors to match your summer wardrobe.

Who this pattern is for

The photo tutorials help even a relative beginner succeed. You should know the basic stitches and how to work in the round.

Tips for making it

• Try the top on as you work the bodice and add or remove rounds until it is the right length.
• Use the optional waist shaping if you prefer a slightly fitted look.
• Block the finished top, as it makes a big difference to the openwork.

Why you'll love this pattern

It is a quick make with no seams to sew. Cotton keeps it light and cool, and the openwork makes a pretty detail.

For personal use. Please don't share or resell the PDF. No physical item is included.