The Ruffle Me Up Top is the kind of make that feels like summer itself—light, breezy, a little flirty, and super comfortable.

It started with a simple problem: my summer closet was full of tops that didn’t quite feel right. I wanted something easy to throw on, but still cute—so I grabbed my hook, some soft cotton, and just started crocheting.

No fancy stitches—just simple double crochets, a relaxed shape, and playful ruffles at the hem and sleeves for a little extra joy.

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/lpwvmw99mL4

Materials

…Yarn
DROPS LOVES YOU 7, 8/4 classic cotton, Yarn group A (sport weight), color 35 (wheat);

XS: 200g / 680m (7.1 oz / 743 yd)
S: 250g / 850m (8.8 oz / 930 yd)
M: 350g / 1190m (12.3 oz / 1302 yd)
L: 400g / 1360m (14.1 oz / 1487 yd)
XL: 450g / 1530m (15.9 oz / 1674 yd)
2XL: 500g / 1700m (17.6 oz / 1859 yd)

…Other
Hook: 3.5 mm
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Markers

Gauge

19 dc sts x 8.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm

Finished Measurements

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)

Bust Circumference:
72 (80, 100, 109, 117, 124) cm → 28¼ (31½, 39¼, 43, 46, 48¾) in
Cross Back:
29 (31, 33, 36, 38, 39) cm → 11½ (12¼, 13, 14¼, 15, 15¼) in
Neckline Width:
13 (14, 17, 19, 21, 22) cm → 5 (5½, 6¾, 7½, 8¼, 8¾) in
Armhole Depth:
25 (27, 29, 31, 32, 34) cm → 9¾ (10½, 11½, 12¼, 12½, 13½) in
Length:
40 (42, 47, 48, 52, 54) cm → 15¾ (16½, 18½, 19, 20½, 21¼) in
Sleeve Length:
20 (20, 25, 25, 29, 29) cm → 7¾ (7¾, 9¾, 9¾, 11½, 11½) in

Specialty Stitch & Technique Key

Invisible join

Stitch Key (US terminology)

ch/s = chain/s
dc = double crochet
dc blo = double crochet back loop only
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
slst = slip stitch
sp/s = space/s
st/s = stitch/es
yo = yarn over

Notes

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

You’ll start by crocheting the shoulder panels (right and left), join them, and then continue to the body. Create two panels like this (front and back). Then, seam the shoulders and sides. Add a ruffle at the bottom, crochet the sleeves, and finish with the neckline.

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

Ch 2 doesn’t count as a stitch.

Odd numbered rows are the right side.