Refresh your summer style with this Crochet Triangle Top that’s light, and perfect for giving your warm-weather outfits a handmade touch.
A light, stylish top that flatters your silhouette is a perfect addition to warm‑weather wardrobes. The Free Crochet Triangle Top Pattern gives you a chic way to create a top that hugs the body in all the right places while keeping things airy and fashionable. With its simple triangle shape and adjustable straps, it’s ideal for summer outfits, beach days, or layering under a breezy cover‑up.
Boho Babe Crochet Triangle Top Pattern (Free + Easy!)
This top shines in versatility and comfort. Its lightweight construction and breathable fabric suit hot summer days, beach vacations, or relaxed casual wear. The triangle design highlights natural lines and pairs beautifully with shorts, skirts, or layered looks.
Whether you go for soft pastels for a subtle, elegant vibe or bold hues for a statement piece, the finished top delivers a blend of chic style and easy wearability, making it a go‑to for warm‑weather wardrobes.
The construction begins with forming triangle-shaped cups, usually created by starting with a slip knot and a small number of chains, then working rows with increases on both ends so the piece grows into a triangle.
After both triangle cups are ready, you join or attach straps — often braided or simple chain‑based ties — to secure around the neck and back for a custom fit.
Finally, you finish edges and weave in tails to give a clean, polished look, making sure the top lays smoothly and comfortably when worn.
Materials and Uses
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Uses: You wear the finished piece as a crochet bikini top, summer top, or bralette. You can customize it by adding a lining or padding (bojo) as desired.
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Yarn: Use Charme yarn (or a similar lightweight/DK cotton yarn).
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Hook: Use a 4 mm hook for the main body of the cups. Switch to a 3.5 mm hook for the decorative bottom edging.
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Tools: Grab your scissors and a tapestry needle.
Special Features
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Triangle Stitch (Ponto Triângulo): The main stitch used for the cups is a rhythmic pattern of cluster rows and solid fill rows, which automatically creates the perfect triangle shape.
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Customizable Coverage: You determine the depth of the neckline (cava) by deciding which row to join the two cups on.
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Shaped Side Bands: You use a decreasing technique on the side bands to create armhole shaping that fits the body snugly.
Level of Difficulty
This project is best suited for Intermediate crocheters. While the Triangle Stitch is repetitive, the project requires multiple techniques, including structural joining, armhole decreases, and three different types of finishing/tie construction.
Tutor’s Suggestions
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Joining Method: When you finish the first cup, cut the yarn. When you finish the second cup, do not cut the yarn, as you use this working yarn to continue into the joining row and connect the two pieces.
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Neckline Depth: Measure your desired coverage. Joining the cups on an earlier row (e.g., Row 5) results in less coverage/scoop, while joining on a later row creates a deeper scoop. The choice is entirely up to you.
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Finishing Hook: Switch to the smaller 3.5 mm hook for the bottom edging (Ponto Caninha) to ensure a neat, tight, and professional finish.
Conclusion
You have successfully completed a customizable and stylish triangle top, utilizing varied shaping and finishing techniques to achieve an excellent fit and a beautiful textured look.
Final Tip
When working the narrow side/back tie (Part 4), ensure you turn your work every time you complete the HDC and Chain 2. Turning is crucial for building the tie vertically and creating the specific loop you need to anchor the next stitch.