Crochet Crescent Moon and Star Crop Top: Free Pattern

Show off your style and heritage with this stunning Crochet Crescent Moon and Star Crop Top! Perfect for summer outings, festivals, or national celebrations, this gorgeous red and white crop top features a striking central motif, striped sleeves, and clean ribbed trims. Best of all, it’s a fun project that intermediate crocheters will love putting together!

Why You’ll Love Crafting This Patriotic Crop Top

This crop top stands out with its bold graphic design and meticulous detailing. Combining tapestry crochet elements, post-stitch ribbing, and neat appliques, it offers an engaging challenge that builds your skills. The structured fit makes it incredibly flattering, while the lightweight cotton yarn keeps it breathable and comfortable all day long.

Crochet Pattern: Crochet Crescent Moon and Star Crop Top: Free Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight cotton yarn in Red (approx. 300g)
Worsted weight cotton yarn in White (approx. 150g)
US G/6 (4.0mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing appliques
Stitch markers and scissors

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
sl st – slip stitch
FPdc – front post double crochet
BPdc – back post double crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
MC – Main Color (Red)
CC – Contrast Color (White)

Instructions

Note on Sizing: This pattern is written for size Small/Medium. You can easily adjust the width by adding stitches to the sides of the central circle emblem, and the length by adding more rows of double crochet to the top or bottom of the bodice.

Step 1: The Central Emblem (Make 1)
Using MC (Red), start with a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as st), 12 dc into ring. Sl st to first dc to join. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to join. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Sl st to join. (36 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Sl st to join. (48 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Sl st to join. (60 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Sl st to join. (72 sts)
Round 7: Join CC (White). Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (72 sts)
Round 8: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. Sl st to join. (84 sts)
Round 9: Join MC (Red). Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. Sl st to join. (96 sts)
Round 10: Join CC (White). Ch 1, *sc in next st, ch 2, skip 1 st; repeat from * around to create a decorative mesh loop. Sl st to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Step 2: Crescent Moon Applique (White)
Using CC (White), ch 15.
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 chs, tr in next 4 chs, dc in next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch. (Do not turn, work along the opposite side of the foundation chain to create the outer curve).
Row 2: Sl st along the bottom of the chain, making 2 hdc or dc in each stitch to create a smooth outer curve, tapering back to points at the ends. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Step 3: Five-Point Star Applique (White)
Using CC (White), make a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 10 sc in ring. Sl st to join.
Round 2: *Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch, skip 1 sc on the ring, sl st to next sc; repeat from * 4 more times. (5 star points created). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Step 4: Assembly of Front Panel Emblem
Using your yarn needle, sew the white crescent moon to the left-center of the red circle motif. Sew the white star to the right of the crescent moon, ensuring it is positioned just like the Turkish flag. Block the motif before proceeding to square it off.

Step 5: Squaring Off and Completing the Front Bodice
Attach MC (Red) to any stitch of the finished circle emblem.
Work in rounds or rows to square off the circle into a classic crop top front panel. Continue adding rows of red dc at the shoulders, neck, and sides to match your flat body measurements. Shape the neckline by decreasing stitches in the top center rows.

Step 6: Back Panel
Using MC (Red), ch enough stitches to match the width of the front panel. Work in rows of dc until the back panel matches the length of the front panel (excluding the bottom ribbing). Shape the neckline to match the front panel depth.

Step 7: Sleeves (Make 2)
Sleeves are worked in the round from the armholes down.
Rounds 1-6: Work dc in MC (Red) in each stitch around.
Rounds 7-8: Join CC (White). Sc around.
Rounds 9-10: Join MC (Red). Sc around.
Rounds 11-12: Join CC (White). Sc around.
Rounds 13-14: Join MC (Red). Sc around.
Rounds 15-16: Join CC (White). Sc around.
Fasten off. Finish sleeve cuffs with a round of white sc for a clean edge.

Step 8: Bottom Ribbing & Neckline Trim
Join MC (Red) to the bottom hem of the assembled top. Work in rows of alternating FPdc and BPdc for 10 rows to create the snug ribbed waistband. Finish the very bottom edge with a single round of CC (White) sc.
For the collar: Attach CC (White) to the neckline and work 3 rounds of sc to create a clean, crisp collar band.

Step 9: Finishing
Weave in all remaining yarn ends securely and steam block the finished crop top to set the stitches and ensure a beautiful, flattering drape.

Crochet Crescent Moon and Star Crop Top: Free Pattern

Why You’ll Love Crafting This Patriotic Crop Top

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