The Muse Top is a breezy, modern crochet top featuring a bold off-the-shoulder silhouette and soft ruffled drape. Designed with a square neckline, anchored by thick straps, it highlights the shoulders while keeping the fit relaxed and wearable. The sleeves fall lightly off the arms with a subtle bell shape, adding movement and texture.

Worked top-down in simple stitches, the pattern allows you to customize the body length, sleeve length, and fit of the neckline and shoulders. Its airy, slightly oversized fit makes it perfect for layering or summer styling.

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

⭐️ Free version is available in my YouTube tutorial:
https://youtu.be/8sBOgPtc_p4

Materials

…Yarn
DROPS LOVES YOU 7, 8/4 classic cotton, Yarn group A (sport weight), color 16 (red);
250g / 850m (300g / 1020m, 350g / 1190m, 400g / 1360m, 450g / 1530m, 500g / 1700m)

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

Gauge

16 sts x 13 rows = 10 x 10 cm (in wide half double crochet worked in spiral rounds)

Finished Measurements (in centimeters)

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

Bust (circumference): 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180
Length: 31, 31, 34, 34, 37, 37
Shoulders (circumference): 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150
Upper Arm: 28, 30, 31, 35, 35, 39

The length measurement does not include the straps, because those are made to fit your needs; it measures only from just above the bust downward.

Specialty Stitch & Technique Key

Wide Half Double Crochet

Stitch Key (US terminology)

ch = chain
RS = right side
slst = slip stitch
sk = skip
st = stitch
sts = stitches
yo = yarn over
whdc = wide half double crochet

Notes

This pattern includes a full video tutorial designed to clarify any techniques or steps that are better demonstrated visually than explained in writing.

This top is worked top-down. You will begin the shoulders by joining and working in spiral rounds. After adding the ruffle, you’ll separate the body and sleeves, then continue crocheting the body (also in spiral rounds). Once the body is finished, you’ll make the straps and complete the sleeves.

The pattern includes instructions for adjusting the length and customizing the fit to suit your style.

To choose your size, measure your shoulder circumference — the top should be about 10 cm larger than this measurement. Then measure your upper arm circumference — the sleeve should match or preferably be a few cm larger than your arm measurement.