The Sienna Lattice Crop Top: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Modern, Textured Summer Essential

Introducing the Sienna Lattice Crop Top

This free crochet pattern creates a stunning, breathable crop top featuring a unique lattice stitch that offers both coverage and a touch of skin. The Sienna Lattice Top is perfect for warm weather layering or as a statement piece, blending modern design with classic crochet texture. Made with a beautiful terracotta and linen color combination, this top is both stylish and comfortable. Whether you're a beginner looking for a rewarding project or an experienced crocheter seeking a modern essential, this pattern is designed to be clear, detailed, and easy to follow.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (DK weight, 100% mercerized cotton) in 'Terracotta' (Color A) and 'Linen' (Color B) - 2 skeins of each for size S/M
• Hook: US Size G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 16 dc x 9 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in standard double crochet. Lattice stitch gauge: 1 repeat (4 sts) x 4 rows = 2 inches wide x 1.5 inches tall.
• Other: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Sizes and Abbreviations

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL). Instructions for size S given, with changes for other sizes in parentheses.

Abbreviations: ch = chain, sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet, sl st = slip stitch, st(s) = stitch(es), sk = skip, rep = repeat.

Special Stitches

Lattice Stitch (worked in rows):

• Row 1 (RS): *Sk 1 st, dc in next st, ch 1, dc in skipped st (working behind the first dc)*; rep from * across.
• Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *sk next ch-1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in skipped ch-1 space*; rep from * across, dc in top of turning ch.

Back Panel

With Color A, ch 62 (70, 78, 86, 94).

• Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc), dc in each ch across. Turn. (60, 68, 76, 84, 92 dc)
• Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each dc across. Turn.
• Rows 3-4: Rep Row 2.
• Row 5 (Begin Lattice Stitch): Ch 3, work Lattice Stitch Row 1 across, dc in last st. Turn.
• Row 6: Ch 3, work Lattice Stitch Row 2 across, dc in last st. Turn.
• Rep Rows 5-6 until piece measures 10 (10.5, 11, 11.5, 12) inches from beginning, ending with a Row 6.

Armhole Shaping

• Next Row (RS): Sl st across first 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) sts, ch 3, work Lattice Stitch Row 1 across to last 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) sts, leave last sts unworked. Turn. (52, 58, 64, 70, 76 sts)
• Continue in Lattice Stitch pattern until armhole measures 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) inches from armhole shaping.

Shoulder Shaping

• Next Row (RS): Ch 3, work Lattice Stitch over next 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) sts, ch 1, turn. Work even on these sts for 2 more rows. Fasten off.
• Skip center 32 (34, 36, 38, 40) sts for neck. Join yarn to next st, ch 3, work Lattice Stitch over last 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) sts. Work even for 2 rows. Fasten off.

Front Panel

Work same as Back Panel until piece measures 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10) inches from beginning, ending with a WS row.

Neckline Shaping

• Work Lattice Stitch over first 20 (23, 26, 29, 32) sts. Turn. Decrease 1 st at neck edge every row 5 times. (15, 18, 21, 24, 27 sts)
• Work even until armhole measures same as Back. Shape shoulder as for Back over 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) sts. Fasten off.
• Skip center 20 (22, 24, 26, 28) sts. Join yarn to next st, work Lattice Stitch over last 20 (23, 26, 29, 32) sts. Complete to match first side.

Finishing

• Sew shoulder seams. Sew side seams, leaving 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) inches open at top for armholes.

Edging

• With Color B, join yarn at bottom edge. Work 1 round sc evenly around entire bottom edge. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
• Rep for armholes and neckline.

Straps (optional)

• With Color B, ch 100 (110, 120, 130, 140). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Fasten off. Attach straps to inside of top at front and back, adjusting length as desired.

Your Sienna Lattice Crop Top is now complete! Enjoy your modern, textured summer essential.