Dive into the world of crochet with my Diamond Breeze Cropped Top. This season, I’ve been captivated by the charm of diamonds – from the cozy Granny Diamond Stitch Cardigan to the charming Diamond Delight Cardigan, and now, culminating in the creation of the Diamond Breeze Cropped Top.

This piece combines the elegance of diamond shapes with the comfort and style of a summer essential. Crafted with care and precision, it showcases the incredible possibilities of what a simple hook and yarn can achieve, making it an indispensable part of your summer collection.

Materials

…Yarn
DROPS LOVES YOU 9, yarn group A (sport weight), color 113 (navy
blue) 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins

…Other
Hook: 3 and 4 mm
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Markers

Size Chart (in centimeters)

Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
Chest/Bust: 73.5, 83.5, 94, 104, 114.25
Back Waist Length: 42, 43, 43.5, 44.5, 45
Cross Back (shoulder to shoulder): 36.25, 37.5, 40, 42.5, 44.5
Armhole Depth: 16, 17, 18.25, 19.75, 21
Upper Arm: 25, 26, 28, 30.5, 34.5
Waist: 59.75, 65.5, 73.5, 84, 94

Stitch Key (US terminology)

Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet
St(s) – stitch(es)
Hdc - half double crochet
Slst – slip stitch
Inc – increase ( 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc)
Sk - skip
Sp - space

Notes

It’s a top-down top made with the raglan technique. The yoke is worked longer because I wanted it oversized.

First, you will make the yoke, then separate the sleeves from the body. Work a few more rounds on the body and then finish with a few rounds on the sleeve.

If you want the top to be longer, just add additional rounds on the body section after separating body and sleeves.