I love a design that feels as good as it looks, and the Flare Drape Top is exactly that. This one started with a simple idea—I wanted a top that was breezy, slightly structured, and had that effortless throw-it-on-and-look-amazing energy. What I ended up with? A flattering draped silhouette, subtle ruffles, and a fit that moves with you.

The forked cluster stitch gives it beautiful texture while keeping the fabric light, and the way it’s worked sideways adds such a unique touch. Plus, did I mention the pocket? Because functional fashion is always a win.

Where to Get the Pattern

Love following a written pattern? The Flare Drape Top is available as a PDF on:
🛍 Etsy
🛍 Ravelry

Follow Along with the Tutorial

If you prefer learning by watching, I’ve got you covered! The full step-by-step tutorial for size small is now live on YouTube. Grab your yarn, hit play, and let’s crochet together!

The Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate.

Materials

yarn

Drops Loves You 7, classic 8/4 cotton, yarn group A (sport weight), color 45 (bright sand); 350 (350, 400, 450, 500, 550) g / 1190 (1190, 1360, 1530, 1700, 1870) m

other

• 3 and 4  mm hook
• Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Markers

Gauge

15.5 sts x 12.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm (in forked cluster stitch, 4 mm hook)

Finished Measurements (in cm)

Shoulder To Shoulder: 34, 35, 38, 41, 42, 43

Bust (circumference): 82, 86, 92, 98, 102, 105

Length: 47, 49, 53, 55, 59, 60

Upper Arm: 34, 35, 37, 40, 44, 49

Specialty Stitch & Technique Key

Forked Cluster Stitch

First Forked Cluster Stitch (Ffc): yo, insert hook into indicated st, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook into the next st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo, pull through 3 loops (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through remaining 3 loops.

Forked Cluster Stitch (Fc): yo, insert into the same st as last st made, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook into the next st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo, pull through 3 loops (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through remaining 3 loops.

Foundation: Chain any number of chains.

Row 1: ffc in 3rd ch from hook (skipped 2-ch does not count as st), fc across, dc in same st as last st made.

Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as st), turn. Sc in each st across.

Row 3: 2 ch (does not count as st), turn. Starting in 1st st, ffc, fc across, dc in same st as last st made.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until desired height.

Stitch Key (US terminology)

• ch = chain
• fc = forked cluster stitch
• ffc = first forked cluster stitch
• RS = right side 
• sc = single crochet
• sk = skip
• slst = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• yo = yarn over
• WS = wrong side

Notes

Watch my YouTube video tutorial for any uncertainties.

You will begin by creating two panels, front and back, then sew the shoulders together and work on the neckline. Next, you will make the sleeves and attach them to the panels. Finally, sew the sides of the body and sleeves together and finish with the pocket.

Work with a 4 mm hook unless it says otherwise. 

Ch 2 doesn’t count as a stitch. 

What’s Next?

What color would you make yours? I’m already dreaming of another one in a soft pastel. Let me know what shade you’d pick in the comments! 💬✨

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