The Espresso Top is a simple, elegant sleeveless design worked in alternating bands of rich brown and soft cream — just like a perfect cup of espresso. It’s beginner-friendly, quick to make, and perfect for layering or wearing on its own. The clean stripes and slightly boxy fit give it a casual yet polished look, making it a versatile addition to your handmade wardrobe.

Notes:
This pattern uses US terminology
Skill Level: Beginner
Square brackets indicate the pattern and the number of times it is repeated e.g. sc 1, inc x 6 means single crochet one stitch, increase in the next stitch. Repeat 6 times.
Rounded brackets ( ) indicate the number of stitches you should have after each round/row.
Chain 1 at the beginning of each row doesn’t counts as a double crochet.
Change colors as mentioned.
Fasten off (fo) neatly and weave in ends at each color change.
The top is made as a flat rectangular panel and shaped at the neckline in the final round.
Tip: Use a stitch marker on the first and last stitch of the row to ensure consistency.

Materials:
Yarn – Fuzzy Yarn or Medium Weight Yarn in two colors
100 grams of each color
Hook – 6.5mm
Scissors
Stitch Marker (optional)
Yarn needle
You can use this pattern with any type of yarn with the recommended hook size.

Abbreviations:
st/sts – stitch/stitches
sk - skip stitch
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
fo- fasten off