Beginner-friendly Redbud Top is lightweight, airy sleeveless crochet top with relaxed, slightly oversized fit and beautiful open lace texture. Construction is simple: just 2 identical rectangles joined together. No complicated shaping or difficult stitches — only chains and double crochet stitches!
Pattern is easy to customize, so you can adjust length, width, neckline, and armholes for your preferred fit.

Skill Level: Easy / Beginner

This top is designed with approx. 20% positive ease (about 7–14 in / 18–36 cm, depending on size).
Starting chain determines final top length, and length depends on your height. Top width can be adjusted during crocheting. Armholes are adjustable during fitting.

Recommended Yarn: #2 Fine / Sport
Recommended Hook: US G (4 mm)

Materials used:

• Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo, color 148 Holly Hock
• Hook: US G (4 mm)

Gauge: 20 sts × 7 rows = 4 × 4 in (10 × 10 cm)

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
Yarn, yd: 700 (XS), 850 (S), 1,000 (M), 1,200 (L), 1,300 (XL), 1,450 (2XL), 1,650 (3XL), 1,750 (4XL), 1,900 (5XL).

Stitches used: chain, double crochet.

Pattern includes:

• step-by-step photos
• written instructions
• stitch diagram

Happy crocheting!