Crochet Cabana Top

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shoulder & Sleeve

Continuing from Row 36

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

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>

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>

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.

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.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

ch – chain

hdc –half double crochet

Rep – repeat

sk – skip

st(s) – stitch(es)

t – turn

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