I used a single crochet mesh stitch and puff stitch combined to make a modern, cozy cropped top for spring and summer!

The top is made of the back and front panels and has two pockets from the body sides. If you prefer the top without the pockets, no problem, just don`t make them. You can also adjust the length of the top by adding or removing the rows.

⭐️ I’m making a size S in this YouTube tutorial: https://youtu.be/nwGx8XpqyX8

Materials
YARN: DROPS LOVES YOU 9, yarn group A, color 105
XS: 600g/22oz; 1500m/1632yds
S: 700g/25oz; 1750m/1904yds
M: 800g/29oz; 2000m/2176yds
L: 1000g/36oz; 2500m/2720yds
XL: 1150g/41oz; 2875m/3128yds
XXL: 1300g/47oz; 3250m/3536yds
Hook: 4 mm/G-6
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Gauge
24 sts and 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inch)

Make a sample:
ch 30
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, ch 1, sk 1, sc, ch 1, sk 1 continue across and make a sc in the last ch. (29 sts)
Row 2 - 24: ch 1, turn. Sc in the 1st st, ch 1, sk 1, sc, ch 1, sk 1 repeat across and make a sc in the last st. (29 sts)

Finished sizes
XS — XXL

Stitch Key (US terminology)
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
st = stitch
sts = stitches
slst = slip Stitch
slsts = slip Stitches
MS = single crochet mesh stitch
INC = mesh stitch increase
PS = puff stitch
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet

Specialty Stitch & Technique Key

SINGLE CROCHET MESH STITCH

1. Even number of chains. You will start working in the second chain from your hook.
2. Make a single crochet in the second chain from your hook (in the back of the chain).
3. Then chain one.
4. Skip one stitch and make a single crochet.
5. Then chain one, skip one stitch and make a single crochet.
6. Keep working in the same way until the end of the row.
7. Then make a single crochet in the last stitch.
8. Chain one.
9. Turn your work around.
10. Make a single crochet in the very first stitch (in the single crochet of the previous row). Chain one.
11. Then skip one stitch and make a single crochet.
12. Keep working in the same way until the end of the row. You should always make a single crochet in the single crochet of the previous row. Keep repeating row two until you reach the desired size.
13. This stitch looks the same on both sides.

SINGLE CROCHET MESH STITCH INCREASE
You will make an increase in every 2nd sc from the previous row starting in the 1st st. One increase goes in the front loop of the stitch and the second goes in the back loop of the same stitch. You make a sc in the front loop of the sc and ch1 , sc in the back loop of the same sc and ch1.

PUFF STITCH
YO, insert your hook and pull up a loop. Repeat from 3 more times, inserting your hook into the same space, YO and pull through all loops.

Notes
The top is made of two panels (front and back).
If you want the top to be longer just add rows to the front and back panel.
It’s crocheted from top to bottom.
I recommend you watch my YouTube tutorial if there are any uncertainties, especially with assembling.