Elevate Your Wardrobe with This Stylish Pattern

Hey there, crochet enthusiasts! Are you searching for your next captivating project? Look no further than the Crochet Harlequin Stitch Top – an intermediate-level pattern that promises to elevate your wardrobe with its chic design and intricate texture.

What Makes the Harlequin Stitch Top Special?

This top stands out for its striking diamond pattern created by the harlequin stitch. Cropped and oversized, it’s the perfect complement to high-waisted jeans or a cute skirt, adding flair to any outfit.

Materials You’ll Need

To bring this gorgeous top to life, you’ll need a few things:

• Yarn:
  • A: Drops Loves You 7, 100% cotton, color 02 (black)
  • B: Drops Loves You 9, recycled cotton, color 104 (dark gray)
  • C: Drops Loves You 9, recycled cotton, color 103 (gray)
  • D: Drops Loves You 9, recycled cotton, color 102 (light gray)
  • E: Drops Loves You 9, recycled cotton, color 101 (white)
• Hook: 4 mm
• Extras: Yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape, stitch markers

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

The Crochet Harlequin Stitch Top isn’t just another crochet project – it’s a statement piece that showcases your skills. With instructions for different sizes, you can tailor it to your liking or gift it to a friend.

Get the Pattern

Ready to get started? You can purchase the full pattern in my Ravelry, Etsy, or LoveCrafts store. Trust me, you won’t want to miss out on this one!

The Harlequin Stitch

The Harlequin stitch is worked in multiples of 8 stitches. Once you reach your multiple of 8 for your foundation chain, add an additional 2 chains.

Ch 26

Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook sc across the row.

Row 2: Ch 1,turn. Sc in 1st st, sk 3 sts, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next st, sk 3 sts, sc; repeat from * to the end of the row.

Row 3: Ch 3, turn. Dc next 3 sts tog, ch 7, * dc next 6 dc sts tog (skipping over the center sc), ch 7; repeat from * until 3 dc sts remain; dc last 3 dc sts tog; dc in next st.

Row 4: Ch 3, turn. Work 3 dc on top of 3 dc dec st from prev row, sc the ch 1 and ch 7 sp from previous 2 rows tog (by inserting your hook into the ch 1 sp from two rows down), * work (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) into next dec st, sc the ch 1 and ch 7 sp from previous 2 rows tog (by inserting your hook into the ch 1 sp from two rows down); repeat from * until you reach the last 3 dc dec st, make 3 dc into that 3 dc dec st, dc into top of turning ch.

Row 5: Ch 4, turn. Dc next 6 dc tog (skipping over the center sc), * ch 7, dc next 6 dc tog (skipping over the center sc) repeat from * to end, ch 3, sc into top of turning ch.

Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st st, work (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) into top of next dec st, *sc ch 7 and ch 1 sp from previous 2 rows tog, work (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) into of next dec st; repeat from * to end, sc in 1st ch of starting ch 4 from prev row.

Row 7: Repeat Row 3

Row 8: Repeat Row 4

Row 9: Repeat Row 5

Repeat Rows 6 – 9 until desired length.

Why Crochet This Top?

• Versatile Style: Dress it up or down, this top goes with everything.
• Skill Building: Perfect for intermediate crocheters and experienced beginners looking to expand their skills.
• Color Play: Have fun mixing and matching your yarn colors.

Join the Community

Once you’ve completed your Crochet Harlequin Stitch Top, share your creation on social media and tag me. Let’s inspire each other and spread the crochet love!

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your hooks, choose your favorite yarn colors, and embark on a crochet adventure with the Crochet Harlequin Stitch Top. Happy crocheting!