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Crochet Cabana Top

June 7, 2019 by Ashleigh

A beachy pullover that’s perfect for summer – my Crochet Cabana Top – is a free pattern here on the blog!

Read through my inspiration, design process, and lots of info on the perfect yarn I chose, or scroll on down for the free pattern.

The Inspiration + Design

Lately I’ve been loving the warm weather here in Florida and am spending a lot of time by the pool/at the beach! I love the simple look of crochet lacy stitches but wanted to simplify a design including them.

The product of all these thoughts is a T-shaped design that’s just about as simple as a crochet garment can get.

2 panels, identical in size and shape, a little detailing at the shoulder for interest, and that’s it! This pattern is as simple to make as it is fun to wear.

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The Yarn + Kit

I needed a yarn that is soft, summery, and classic. Lion Brand’s Comfy Cotton yarn released last summer with a collection of fun variegated colors but what flew under the radar was this Whipped Cream color of the same yarn. A cotton and polyester blend that’s light and cool while also being reallllllly soft made for the perfect yarn for this top.

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While a variegated option would also make for a stunning Cabana Top, I loved keeping it simple so that the T-shape design and lacy open shoulder/sleeve can be the star of the show. However, if you’re feelin’ fancy – grab some Comfy Cotton in one of the other stunning colors like Lovie Dovie, Sugar Cane, or Blueberry Muffin.

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Lion Brand has created a KIT with the yarn you need to make this sweater in either Silver Lining or Whipped Cream and it includes the full printed pattern too! Grab your kit here.

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PATTERN

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DESCRIPTION

The Free Crochet Cabana Top Pattern is the easiest summer sweater I’ve ever designed! It is made from two identical T shaped pieces and seamed together – that’s it! We end up with a breezy, openwork top that’s perfect for the beach.

MATERIALS

–Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Yarn (Weight 3/Light, 7 oz/200 g, 392 yds/358 m)

2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins in Whipped Cream

Grab the kit from LionBrand.com HERE!

Or 340 (388, 435, 488, 536, 594, 646)grams

Or 667 (760, 853, 956, 1051, 1164, 1266) yds

–Size K 6.5mm crochet hook

–Tapestry needle

–Measuring tape

–Scissors

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SIZES

XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL

GAUGE (after blocking)

13 sts x 10 rows = 4″ in hdc

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
Bust 30 34 38 42 46 50 54
Length 21 21.5 22 22.5 23 23.5 24
Sleeve length 13 13.5 13.5 14 14 14.5 14.5

PATTERN NOTES

-For reference, model is 5’5” tall, and wearing the crochet cabana top in a size Medium.

-Sizing listed in the pattern will be in X-Small with Small, Medium, Large, Xl, 2X, and 3X listed in parenthesis such as 52 (58, 64, 70, 78, 84, 90) whereas 52 for size XS, 58 for size S, 64 for size M, 70 for size L, 78 for size XL, 84 for size 2X and 90 for size 3X. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle/highlight all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

-This pullover sweater is worked in 2 identical T-shaped pieces and seamed to create an interesting and dynamic top with beginner techniques.

-All sizing is true to size and based on the CYC sizing regulations.

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Crochet Cabana Top

PANELS

Make 2

*We will begin at the bottom of our T-shape, work the body, then use an easy chain method to make the top of the T-shape for the sleeves. Let’s get started!

Body

Ch 52 (58, 64, 70, 78, 84, 90), sk 2 sts

Row 1: Hdc across, t

<50, 56, 62, 68, 76, 82, 88>

Row 2: Ch 2, BLO Hdc across, t

Rpt Row 2 until you’ve finished Row 36.

Continue to next section without breaking yarn.

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Shoulder & Sleeve

Continuing from Row 36

Ch 44 (46, 46, 48, 48, 50, 50), sk 2 sts

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Row 1: Hdc across ch sts, hdc across body sts, ch 44 (46, 46, 48, 48, 50, 50), sk 2 sts <92, 100, 106, 114, 122, 130, 136 hdc only>

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Row 2: Hdc across, t <134, 144, 150, 160, 168, 178, 184>

Rep Row 2 until you’ve finished Row 6 (8, 8, 10, 12, 12, 14)

Lace

Row 1: Ch 3, sk 1 hdc, hdc, *ch 1, sk 1, hdc; rep from * across <67, 72, 75, 80, 84, 89, 92 hdc only>

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Rep Lace Row until you’ve finished Row 10 (10, 11, 10, 10, 11, 10)

or until your entire panel measures

21 (21.5, 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24)” from hemline.

Finish off, weave all ends.

Seaming

Lie panels on top of one another with right sides together.

Side seams: With a piece of yarn thrice as long as your seam needs to be, sew your two panels along the selvedge edge of the body (all your BLO hdc sts) with a mattress stitch beginning at the foundation ch hemline, continuing past underarm and to end of sleeve (stitching sleeve foundation chs together).

Rep on the other side.

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Shoulder seams: Using stitch markers, mark your neckline centered along the last rows of your panels. Neckline opening should be 6.75 (7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.25, 11.25, 12)” wide.

With a piece of yarn thrice as long as your seam needs to be, sew your two panels along the last rows of the Lace from edge to stitch marker with a mattress stitch on the right side.

Rep on the left side.

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Abbreviations (US Terms):

ch – chain

hdc –half double crochet

Rep – repeat

sk – skip

st(s) – stitch(es)

t – turn

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Comments

  1. blankCarmen says

    June 7, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    I love it, thank you!

  2. blankDiana says

    June 7, 2019 at 9:48 pm

    I’m so making this…I love it! I even have that exact yarn in my stash. I saw you’re moving to NC….welcome! I’ve been in the Triangle for 25 years…I think you’ll love raising your family here (or wherever you are headed). Thanks for another great pattern.

  3. blankPurl Baby says

    June 8, 2019 at 5:22 am

    A show-stopping summer sweater!! I’m a beginner crocheter and this looks like my next big project. Thanks so much for providing these fantastic patterns for free!

  4. blankGenevieve says

    June 8, 2019 at 10:17 am

    This is so beautiful it’s all I can think of! I’ve been feeling kinda low lately, but this really got me excited and lifted my spirits! Thanks so much for sharing your amazing creative designs for free! Seriously, how can one person have so much talent and creativity?!
    Sincerely, Your Biggest Teen Fan

  5. blankRosanne says

    June 8, 2019 at 4:27 pm

    I’m trying to watch your videos on how to make the lil denim jacket and the hat but the sound will not stay on

  6. blankMarji says

    June 12, 2019 at 8:32 pm

    What does BLO mean in row 2?

    • blankAshleigh says

      June 16, 2019 at 6:54 pm

      Back Loop Only

  7. blankBetty Edwards says

    June 14, 2019 at 2:08 pm

    Love this pattern, can’t wait to finish my current project so I can try it!

    I have a question about your Slouchy Stripe Cardigan (current project), how do I get it to you. I am sort of stuck! There was a way to comment at the end of the pattern!

    Thanks

  8. blankLilith says

    June 14, 2019 at 11:45 pm

    Thank you for sharing this nice and easy pattern with us. I might just get it finished before summer really starts of here. (Belgium in Europe)

  9. blankDani says

    June 18, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    So cute !!! I love your photos too! So beautiful!

  10. blankAmelia says

    June 22, 2019 at 3:17 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing this! Looks like a great open top for the summer and your pictures make it easy to follow:)

  11. blankMandy says

    June 28, 2019 at 8:41 pm

    I am enjoying this lovely pattern. Quick question. When making the sleeves, on the second chain 44 (for medium), it says to HDC 106 only. Should I then break the yarn and then start on row 2 from the end of one sleeve? Thank you so much!

    • blankAshleigh says

      July 1, 2019 at 2:59 pm

      The Hdc only is referring to the final count for the Row – you should have 106 Hdcs in that row not counting the ch sts 🙂

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