V-Stitch Crewneck Top – Free Crochet Pattern

Introducing the V-Stitch Crochet Crewneck Top pattern, a delightful and breezy top seamlessly crocheted from the top down.

This pattern offers versatility to cater to your personal style and seasonal needs. Its options to create either a short-sleeve or long-sleeve version of the top ensure a smooth and enjoyable crocheting experience.

Dive into the world of crochet with confidence, as the beginner-friendly nature of the V-Stitch stitch pattern ensures a smooth and enjoyable crocheting experience.

For those seeking guidance and inspiration, a detailed step-by-step tutorial awaits on our YouTube channel, ready to assist you in creating your own stunning V-Stitch Crewneck Top.

Designed with Comfy fingering weight yarn from WeCrochet, this pattern promises a project and a journey filled with creativity, style, and fulfillment.

Easy Crochet Crewneck Pattern

I love a good crewneck, and this one definitely checks all the boxes! It’s lightweight, top-down, modest, customizable, and incredibly comfortable. I can see myself wearing this all the time!

One great thing about cotton-blended yarns is their durability, which means long-lasting wear. I hope you enjoy this beautiful crochet crewneck top pattern as much as I do!

Size Chart For The Crochet Crewneck

Please note that this design offers an oversized fit with 6-8.5″ inches of Positive Ease for sizes XS-L and 2-5.25″ of Positive Ease for XL-5X sizes. When selecting your size, refer to your preferred Finished Bust Measurement.

If you’re considering a longer top, remember to purchase additional yarn accordingly. It’s always a good practice to have extra yarn on hand to avoid running short, particularly if you plan on making any alterations to the original design.

Skill Level

Intermediate, written in standard American terms.

Gauge

Body: 5 V-sts and 5 ch-sps & 9 rows equal to 4″ with 4.5mm crochet hook in pattern

Ribbing: 15 sts & 11 rows equal to 2″ with 3.5mm crochet hook in sc blo

Suitable Yarn Substitutes

Mandala String Yarn 350yds/100g

Stroll 231yds/50g

Hawthorne Fingering 357yds/100g

Lindy Chain 180yds/50g

Crochet Hooks Required

US E/4 (3.5mm)

US G+/7 (4.5mm)

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Abbreviations

Blo – Back Loop Only

Ch – Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Pm – Place Marker

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sk – Skip

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

WS – Wrong Side

( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch

[ ] – Work step in brackets the number of times indicated

Special Stitches

How to Decrease V-Stitch Over 2 ch-1 Spaces (V-st dec): Dc in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp.

V st: (Dc, ch 1, dc) in the same st.

V st in V st: Work (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-1 sp of V st in the previous row.

Construction

The V-stitch Crochet Crewneck top is seamlessly worked in one piece, starting from the top down and working in the round. Once you complete the yoke, continue working the body in the round.

Join at the underarm and work each sleeve in the round, finally completing the cuffs with a join-as-you-go technique. For the Small size, we have a step-by-step video tutorial available on our YouTube channel.

Video for the Crochet Crewneck

Learn how to start off your project with a ribbed collar for that perfect crewneck look, and seamlessly transition into joining and starting the yoke. Discover the importance of using stitch markers to mark corners and efficiently move them up each round, ensuring precision in your work.

As we progress, you’ll learn how to complete the yoke and separate the body and sleeves for a tailored fit. You’ll also gain valuable insights into working on the body in a continuous round, finishing with a flawless join-as-you-go band for a polished finish.

The tutorial will demonstrate joining back on the sleeves and mastering the art of working them in the round, including turning them and incorporating strategic decreases for a sleek look.

Wrap up your project by learning how to create a sophisticated join-as-you-go cuff, which will add the final touch of finesse to your V-Stitch Crewneck Top.

Join us on this creative journey and master the art of crocheting a stunning crochet garment from start to finish.

V-Stitch Crewneck Top

COPYRIGHT

The V-Stitch Crewneck Top and its contents are fully owned and copyrighted by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc., and all rights are reserved. This pattern is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced,

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Pattern Support

Additionally, please note that the only pattern support offered for this pattern is available on our Facebook community group and through the YouTube tutorial. The modifications given in the PDF are the only ones included, so if you choose to modify the pattern or use a different yarn weight, you will need to figure out the modifications on your own.

We appreciate your understanding and hope that you have a fantastic experience creating this pattern. Please feel free to lend support to fellow members of the community group as we work together to create beautiful crochet projects.

Sleeves (Left & Right)

The sleeve rounds are turned to keep the join line at the underarm

Round 1 (WS):

Put a slip knot on the larger hook (leave a long tail); at the underarm, join to the left of the joined v-sts, ch 3, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1 (pm in first v-st to mark the first round), *(v-st, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp between v-sts; rep from * around, sl st in v-st to join, turn—21 (23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37) v-sts. Use the starting tail to stitch closed the hole under the arm.

Round 2 (RS):

Ch 3, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(v-st, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp between v-sts; rep from * around, sl st in v-st to join, turn—21 (23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37) v-sts. Work as many rounds as you would like for short sleeve length. For long sleeves, skip to long sleeve modifications.

Last Round:

Ch 1, [work 1 sc in each st of the v-st (3 sts), sk ch-1 sp between v-sts] around, sk last st, sl st in first sc to join—62 (68, 74, 80, 86, 92, 98, 104, 110) sts.

Cuff

The cuff is joined as you go to the sleeve edge.

Row 1:

With the smaller hook, ch 9, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at sleeve edge, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—8 sts.

Row 2:

Sk sl sts, 1 sc in blo of each st across, turn—8 sts.

Row 3:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—8 sts.

Rows 4-62 (68, 74, 80, 86, 92, 98, 104, 110):

Rep Row 2 & 3 ending on Row 2. In the last Row, ch 1, with RS facing sl st cuff together matching sts on first row, fasten off and weave in ends.

Long Sleeve Modifications

Round 3 (dec):

Ch 3, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, v-st dec across next 2 ch-1 sps, *(v-st, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp between v-sts; rep from * around, to last 3 ch-1 sps, v-st dec across next 2 ch-1 sps, v-st in last ch-1 sp, sl st in v-st to join, turn—19 (21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35) v-sts.

Rounds 4-6:

Ch 3, 1 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(v-st, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp between v-sts; rep from * around, sl st in v-st to join, turn—19 (21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35) v-sts.

Round 7 (dec):

Rep Round 3—17 (19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33) v-sts.

Rounds 8-32:

Rep Round 4. Last round, don’t turn. Crochet the sleeves to the desired length. The band will add an additional 2″ to the sleeve length.

Round 33 (RS):

Ch 1, work 1 sc in each ch-1 sp around, sl st in first sc to join—34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) sts.

Cuff

The cuff is joined as you go to the sleeve edge.

Row 1:

With the smaller hook, ch 15, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at sleeve edge, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—14 sts.

Row 2:

Sk sl sts, 1 sc in blo of each st across, turn—14 sts.

Row 3:

Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—14 sts.

Rows 4-34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66):

Rep Row 2 & 3 ending on Row 2. In the last Row, ch 1, with RS facing sl st cuff together matching sts on first row, fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing

For a professional finish, I recommend lightly steaming the top and ribbing. Gently use a steamer to release any wrinkles. Be cautious not to hold the steamer too close to the garment to avoid damage. You can also wet block to finish.

Washing Instructions

To clean your sweater, handwashing is highly recommended. Fill a basin or sink with lukewarm water and add a mild detergent suitable for delicate fabrics. Gently immerse the garment and agitate it softly to cleanse. Avoid excessive squeezing or wringing to prevent stretching or misshaping. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Alternatively, if you prefer to use a washing machine, place the garment inside a garment bag or pillowcase to protect it. Use a gentle cycle with cool water and mild detergent. Avoid harsh spin cycles or high temperatures that can damage the fibres.

Drying

Lay it flat on a clean, absorbent towel, arranging it into shape. Then, let the garment air dry, avoiding direct sunlight or heat sources that could cause fading or shrinking.

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