If you love playful colors and bold textures, the Tutti Frutti Top is your next obsession. This pattern is a throwback to retro fashion with a modern twist—think puff sleeves, square neckline, and juicy shell stitch texture. Made in three vibrant shades of cotton yarn, it’s a summer statement piece that’s lightweight, breathable, and joyfully bold.

Need extra help? Check out my step-by-step youtube tutorial, which walk you through the pattern with tips and visuals for extra support!

⭐️ Free version is available in my YouTube tutorial:
https://youtu.be/lgrFHM0wZIg

Materials

…Yarn
A: Drops Loves You 7, classic 8/4 cotton, yarn group A (sport weight), color 16 (red); 85 (100, 120, 150, 165, 200) g / 289 (340, 408, 510, 578, 680) m
B: Drops Loves You 7, classic 8/4 cotton, yarn group A (sport weight), color 18 (turquoise); 85 (100, 115, 150, 165, 200) g / 289 (340, 391, 510, 561, 680) m
C: Drops Loves You 7, classic 8/4 cotton, yarn group A (sport weight), color 33 (goldenrod); 80 (100, 115, 150, 165, 20) g / 272 (340, 391, 510, 561, 680) m

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

Gauge

18 sts (3 shells + 3 sc) x 10 rows = 10 x 10 cm (in shell stitch)

Finished Measurements (in centimeters)

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

Bust Circumference (Option 1): 59, 64, 72, 79, 87, 94
Bust Circumference (Option 2): 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 133
Length: 42, 45, 49, 53, 57, 59
Upper Arm (Option 1): 53, 57, 60, 63, 67, 70
Upper Arm (Option 2): 63, 69, 73, 79, 83, 89
Cuff Circumference: 25, 26, 39, 42, 44, 46

Specialty Stitch & Technique Key

Shell Stitch

Stitch Key (US terminology)

ch = chain
dc = double crochet
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together
sk = skip
slst = slip stitch
st = stitch
sts = stitches
WS = wrong side

Notes

You will begin by crocheting the body (worked flat), then sewing the ends together to form the top’s base. Next, you will add the sleeves directly onto the body and finish them with cuffs. Finally, you’ll finish the neckline.

Pattern includes instructions for customization: top length, sleeve length and circumference.

Ch 2 doesn’t count as a stitch.

Work with a 4 mm hook unless it says otherwise.

Watch my YouTube video tutorial for any uncertainties.