The Emily Top is a modern crochet top pattern designed for makers who want handmade clothing that looks, fits and feels like part of a real wardrobe.

It is a V neck crochet blouse with grown on sleeves, shaped fabric, linked stitches, join as you go ribbing and moss stitch edging. The pattern is written for sizes XXS to 5XL and has been tested by real makers on real bodies before release.

This is a crochet garment project with clear guidance throughout. The pattern includes clear written instructions, schematics and video tutorial support for the key techniques.

What makes the Emily Top special?

Deceptively Simple and Innovative Construction

The Emily Top is worked as two main panels, with shaping built directly into the fabric and construction. This gives you the best of both worlds: the simplicity of a two-panel make with the fit and silhouette of a shaped garment. The result is a thoughtfully designed top that feels approachable to crochet while looking and fitting more like a real wardrobe piece than a basic boxy crochet top.

Modern linked stitch fabric

The main fabric uses extended linked double crochet and linked stitches to create a smooth, polished fabric with very little gaping between stitches. Unlike many crochet garments that can feel open or see-through, this fabric gives better coverage while still staying soft and drapey. It creates a more refined, ready-to-wear look that testers found comfortable, flattering and easy to wear.

Grown on sleeves

The sleeves are created using a unique grown on sleeve construction, worked directly into the main panels rather than made separately and sewn on later. This creates a smoother fit across the shoulders, a softer drape and a cleaner silhouette, while reducing bulky joins and extra finishing. The result is a comfortable, wearable garment with a polished, garment-like fit.

Join as you go ribbing

The ribbing is worked using linked double crochet and added as you go, rather than sewn on separately at the end.

This creates a professional-looking finish with excellent coverage, minimal gaps and a smooth, structured appearance. It also works up faster than traditional ribbing methods, reducing sewing and making the construction process more streamlined and enjoyable.

Moss stitch edging

The neckline and sleeves are finished with moss stitch edging, creating a neat, flexible finish that sits comfortably against the body without overpowering the main fabric.

Video support included

The Emily Top is supported by a comprehensive YouTube tutorial playlist with both left and right handed versions available. The videos cover the key techniques used in the pattern, including foundation rows, linked stitches, increases and decreases, join as you go ribbing, garment construction and finishing. Alongside the written PDF, they provide extra support whenever you need it, whether you are trying a new technique, checking your progress or prefer learning visually.

You may enjoy this pattern if you want:

• A modern crochet top you can actually wear and be proud of
• A project that will work up quickly
• A size inclusive crochet garment pattern in sizes XXS to 5XL
• A V neck crochet blouse with shaping and a good fit
• Additional adjustments for curves
• Full back coverage and grown on sleeves
• Crochet fabric with a balance of dense coverage and excellent drape
• A polished finish without lots of extra sewing and seaming
• A garment pattern with clear written instructions and tutorial support
• A project with interesting techniques, but a manageable construction method
• A quality, detailed pattern that has been rigorously tested

Pattern details:

Pattern type: Digital PDF crochet pattern.

Garment type: Crochet top, crochet blouse, V neck crochet garment

Sizes included: XXS to 5XL

Crochet terms: US crochet terms

Measurements: Metric measurements with imperial references

Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate and beyond

Construction: Bottom-up, two main panels with built-in shaping, grown on sleeves, join as you go ribbing and edging

Main stitches and techniques: Extended linked double crochet, linked stitches, join as you go ribbing and moss stitch edging

Tutorial support: Emily Top YouTube tutorial series available for key techniques

Materials needed:

lightweight DK, sport weight or Baby DK yarn suitable for garments

Crochet hook needed to meet gauge

Stitch markers

Tape measure

Yarn needle

Scissors

Tester feedback:

The Emily Top has been thoroughly tested by makers across a range of sizes, yarn choices and colourways. Testers particularly praised the fit, clear instructions, supportive video tutorials, linked stitch fabric and the fact that the finished top feels genuinely wearable as part of an everyday wardrobe.

Important note:

This is a digital crochet pattern, not a finished garment.

After purchase, you will receive the PDF pattern file to download and use.

Get the Emily Top crochet pattern and make a wearable crochet garment with shaping, structure and proper support.