If you love playful colors and bold textures, the Tutti Frutti Top is your next obsession. 🍓🍍🫐 This pattern is a throwback to retro fashion with a modern twist—think puff sleeves, square neckline, and juicy shell stitch texture. Made in three vibrant shades of cotton yarn, it’s a summer statement piece that’s lightweight, breathable, and joyfully bold.
This design came together after a deep dive into vintage fashion and color theory rabbit holes. I kept coming back to the idea of candy-colored scales—playful, a little chaotic, and perfectly summery. The stitch texture gives it a slight structure, while the construction keeps it comfy and easy to wear.
You’ll work the body flat and seam it into a tube before adding the sleeves and finishing with the cuffs and neckline. The shell stitch is meditative once you find your rhythm, and the color changes keep things fresh.
YouTube Tutorial
🧶 The full step-by-step video tutorial for size Small is now live on my YouTube channel—perfect if you’re a visual learner or just want to crochet along with me.
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