We will end with a simple black crochet top, which will be great with jeans or shorts. Combined with a summer shirt, it will also be a fashionable underlayer.
The full article and written pattern are on the Beautiful Crochet Stuff blog:
Granny Square Free Crochet Crop Top Pattern
The Granny Square halter top is the next best project for beginners, as it is very easy to make. Vivid, eye-catching colors that go along with granny stitch are having their comeback from the ’70s.
The full article and written pattern is on the Beautiful Crochet Stuff blog:
Summer Free Crochet Crop Top
Spoilt for choice here! This wonderful top is a great take on the classic crop top. Among crochet designs for tops, it’s definitely one of the most universal ones.
The full article about this pattern is on Ravelry:
More info also on Ravelry.
Summer Halter Crop Top
While on the topic of simplicity, you can add playful and “beachy”. What you get is an easy-to-make and fun-to-wear crop top for summer fun.
The full article about this pattern is on Ravelry:
Vneck Ribbed Top
A simple and modern pattern, it will surely be a teen’s or a young woman’s favorite. The Vneck Ribbed Top goes well with high-waisted jeans, shorts, or leggings… or anything else you’d wear with tops.
The full article about this pattern is on Ravelry:
Lex Crochet Crop Top
While not all crochet tops are crochet sweaters, they do share some of the same characteristics. The structure, the texture, and techniques are all applicable. For example, this wonderful top is a summer item, but has that wonderful sweater-like quality. I simply love it!
The full article about this pattern is on the By Hand London blog:
more info also on Ravelry.