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You’ll love how easy the Modern Lace Pullover crochet top pattern is to work up!
The Modern Lace Pullover is designed with an open, airy stitch to be worn over a tank or bralette. Sleeveless design perfect for Spring and Summer wear. The elegant lace stitch works up beautifully in a 4-row repeat. Step-by-Step YouTube tutorial included.
Below you will find everything you need to crochet the Modern Lace Pullover, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you like this Free Crochet Top pattern, please share!
Project Overview
The Modern Lace Pullover is a lightweight sleeveless top featuring an elegant open lace stitch worked in a simple four row repeat. Designed to be worn over a tank or bralette, this airy pullover is perfect for spring and summer layering. A step by step YouTube tutorial is included to guide you through the pattern.
Hook Sizes: US I/9 (5.5mm)
Construction: Worked from the bottom up
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/-rNMi2vp_G4
Modern Lace Pullover
The Modern Lace Pullover is a beautiful intermediate crochet design. Style with jeans or shorts for a modern summer look. The pattern is designed in a double crochet lace pattern for a quick and simple design. Free Crochet Pattern for blog subscribers down below. When you purchase the PDF pattern down below, you will also receive the stitch pattern chart and the schematic.
Crochet-a-Top
Crocheting a top is a fun and creative project! Garments can be a bit challenging, but with patience and practice, you’ll be able to create a beautiful and stylish garment. Crocheting a top can be a fun and rewarding project that will allow you to express your creativity and showcase your skills.
Scroll down to find the Free Crochet Pattern.
Crocheting is one of the best activities for calming down and de-stressing. It’s an incredibly satisfying hobby that can help you relax and find a sense of peace. I love handmade items, especially when they are garments. Crocheting your own clothes will be such a rewarding and unique experience.
WeCrochet
The Modern Lace Pullover is designed in Comfy Worsted from WeCrochet. Comfy worsted is a super soft yarn made of Pima cotton and acrylic. The perfect material for an open-airy summer design. Check out their gorgeous selection of colours at WeCrochet
Yarn Requirements
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9)
Yarn Substitutes
CotLin
Yarn Inspiration
Comfy Worsted is a great affordable cotton/acrylic yarn. I have chosen this yarn to substitute the Sprightly that the original pattern was crocheted in. I prefer a cotton blend for a summer top, so I picked Comfy as a perfect choice. If you want to use 100% acrylic yarn, like the original pattern, I suggest Brava Worsted as a great substitute. Lion Brand Color Theory is a perfect match if you are looking for a premium acrylic yarn splurge with modern colours. I also recommend CotLin as a soft cotton yarn for a summer top. Heatherly Worsted is a great, super soft, durable wool acrylic blend in soft modern pastels.
Crochet Hooks Needed
or size needed to obtain gauge
Additional Supplies
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Removable Stitch Markers
Blocking Pins
Blocking Mats 24″x 24″ Woolwash (optional)
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
The size chart, stitch Chart and Schematic are included in the paid PDF down below!
Gauge
16 sts and 11 rows equal to 4″ in lace pattern
8 sts and 9 rows equal to 2″ in sc blo
Construction
The pullover is worked from the bottom up in a long rectangular piece with an opening for the neck. The band is worked in rows then the lace pattern is worked across the length of the band. A chain opening is created for the neck then the lace pattern is continued. A join-as-you-go band is worked to finish. The sides are seamed, leaving openings for the arms. The pattern is written for the smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses ( ). If there is only 1 number, it applies to all sizes. Step by step video tutorial is provided on our YouTube channel for sizes small. https://youtu.be/-rNMi2vp_G4
Video Tutorial
Watch the step-by-step video tutorial on how to crochet the Modern Lace Pullover.
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Front:
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Band
Row 1 (WS):
Ch 13, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—12 sts.
Row 2 (RS):
Ch 1 (not included as a st), work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn— 12 sts.
Rows 3 – 75 (87, 93, 105, 111, 117, 123, 135):
Rep Row 2. Band should measure approx. 18.75 (21.75, 23.25, 26.25, 27.75, 29.25, 30.75, 33.75)”. After the final row ch 1, and work sc sts evenly along length of band, turn—75 (87, 93, 105, 111, 117, 123, 135) sts.
Lace Pattern
Row 1(RS):
Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 1 sc in first st and next 2 sts, *ch 5, sk 3 sts, work 1 sc in each of next 3 sts; rep from * across, turn—12 (14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22) ch-5 sps, 39 (45, 48, 54, 57, 60, 63, 69) sc.
Row 2 (WS):
Ch 1, work 1 sc in first st and next, ch 3, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-5, * ch 3, sk 1 sc, work 1 sc in next sc, sk next sc, ch 3, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-5; rep from * across, end with ch 3, sk 1 sc, work 1 sc in last 2 sc, turn—24 (28, 30, 34, 36, 38, 40, 44) ch-3 sps, 27 (31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47) sc.
Row 3:
Ch 3 (included as a st here and throughout), work 1 dc in next st, ch 2, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, work 1 sc in next sc, work 1 sc in first ch of ch-3, * ch 5, sk next sc, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, work 1 sc in next sc, work 1 sc in first ch of ch-3; rep from * across, end with ch 2, work 1 dc in last 2 sc, turn—11 (13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21) ch-5 sps/ 2 ch-2 sps, 40 (46, 49, 55, 58, 61, 64, 70) sts.
Row 4:
Row 4: Ch 1, work 1 sc in first st and next st,* ch 3, sk 1 sc, work 1 sc in next sc, sk next sc, ch 3, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-5; rep from * across, end with ch 3, sk 1 sc, work 1 sc in next sc, sk next sc, ch 3, work 1 sc in dc, work 1 sc in turning ch, turn—24 (28, 30, 34, 36, 38, 40, 44) ch-3 sps, 27 (31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47) sc.
Row 5:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in first st and next st, work 1 sc in first ch of ch-3, *ch 5, sk sc, work 1 sc 3rd ch of ch-3, work 1 sc in sc, work 1 sc in first ch of ch-3; rep from * across, end with ch 5, sk sc, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, work 1 sc in last 2 sts, turn —12 (14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22) ch-5 sps, 39 (45, 48, 54, 57, 60, 63, 69) sc.
Rows 6-49 (49, 49, 49, 53, 53, 53, 53):
Rep Row 2-5 for pattern [11 (11, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 12) times] or 20 (20, 20, 20, 21.5, 21.5, 21.5, 21.5)” in length including Band. For a longer pullover add more repeats ending on Row 5 of lace pattern.
Mark Neck Opening:
Count over 3 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) ch-5 sps, pm in 2nd sc st, count over 6(6,7,7,6,7,8,8)ch-5 sps, pm in 2nd sc st.
Back
Row 50 (50, 50, 50, 54, 54, 54, 54)(WS):
Ch 1, work 1 sc in first st and next, ch 3, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-5, * ch 3, sk 1 sc, work 1 sc in next sc, sk next sc, ch 3, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-5; rep from * across to marker, end with ch 3, sk 1 sc, work 1 sc in marked st, ch 47 (47, 55, 55, 47, 55, 63, 63) for neck opening, work 1 sc in next marker, ch 3, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-5, * ch 3, sk 1 sc, work 1 sc in next sc, sk next sc, ch 3, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-5; rep from * across, end with ch 3, sk 1 sc, work 1 sc in last 2 sc, turn—12 (16, 16, 20, 24, 24, 24, 28) ch-3 sps, 47 (47, 55, 55, 47, 55, 63, 63) ch neck opening.
Row 51 (51, 51, 51, 55, 55, 55, 55)(RS):
Ch 3, work 1 dc in next st, ch 2, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, work 1 sc in next sc, work 1 sc in first ch of ch-3, * ch 5, sk next sc, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, work 1 sc in next sc, work 1 sc in first ch of ch-3; rep from * across to neck opening, ch 5, sk sc and first 2 chs of neck opening, work 1 sc in next ch, * ch 5, sk 5 chs, work 1 sc in each of next 3 chs; rep from * across neck opening to last 2 chs, sk 2 chs and sc, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, work 1 sc in next sc, work 1 sc in first ch of ch-3, * ch 5, sk next sc, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-3, work 1 sc in next sc, work 1 sc in first ch of ch-3; rep from * across, end with ch 2, work 1 dc in last 2 sc, turn—11 (13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21) ch-5 sps/ 2 ch-2 sps, 40 (46, 49, 55, 58, 61, 64, 70) sts.
Row 52 (52, 52, 52, 56, 56, 56, 56):
Ch 1, work 1 sc in first st and next, ch 3, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-5, * ch 3, sk 1 sc, work 1 sc in next sc, sk next sc, ch 3, work 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-5; rep from * across, end with ch 3, sk 1 sc, work 1 sc in dc, work 1 sc in turning ch, turn —24 (28, 30, 34, 36, 38, 40, 44) ch-3 sps, 27 (31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47) sc.
Row 53 (53, 53, 53, 57, 57, 57, 57):
Ch 1, work 1 sc in first st and next st, work 1 sc in first ch of ch-3, *ch 5, sk sc, work 1 sc 3rd ch of ch-3, work 1 sc in sc, work 1 sc in first ch of ch-3; rep from * across, end with ch 5, sk sc,work1scin3rdchofch-3,work1scin last 2 sts, turn—12 (14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22) ch-5 sps, 39 (45, 48, 54, 57, 60, 63, 69) sc.
Rows 54-98 (58-106):
Rep Row 2-5 lace pattern [11 (11, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 12) times]. Repeat Row 2 [1 more time].
Base Row
Row 99 (99, 99, 99, 107, 107, 107, 107) (RS):
Ch 1 (not included as a st), work 1 sc in first 2 sc, *work 2 sc in ch-3 sp, work 1 sc in next sc; rep from * across, end with work 2 sc in ch-3 sp, work 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, turn —75 (87, 93, 105, 111, 117, 123, 135) sts.
Band
The band is joined as you go to Base Row.
Row 1:
Ch 13, work 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st (base row), sl st in next 2 sts along base row, turn— 12 sts.
Row 2:
Work 1 sc in blo of each st across, turn—12 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts along base row, turn—12 sts.
Rows 4 – 75 (87, 93, 105, 111, 117, 123, 135):
Rep Row 2 & 3. Last row, fasten off leaving a tail for seaming.
Block:
Use a blocking mat and pins. Dampen garment and pin piece to measurements. Allow to fully dry.
Finishing: Repeat for the Left and Right Side
See the video for detailed instructions. Fold garment RS facing lining up bands. Use removable stitch markers to mark sleeve openings. Measure from shoulder 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5)” Pm. With yarn needle and yarn, start at the band and whip stitch sides together. Finish seaming at the marker. Weave in ends. Steam seams to finish.
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This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc, based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on March 15th, 2023.
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