Stunning Crochet Mexican Flag Crop Top Pattern

Crochet Pattern: Stunning Crochet Mexican Flag Crop Top Pattern

Materials

• Medium weight (Category 4) yarn in Forest Green, White, and Red
• Size US G/6 (4.0mm) crochet hook
• Mexican Coat of Arms embroidered patch or applique (approx. 5-6 inches)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• fpdc – front post double crochet
• bpdc – back post double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch

Instructions

This raglan crop top is worked from the top down. We will begin with the neckline and work increases at the four raglan points to shape the shoulders, sleeves, and body.

Neckline & Yoke:

• Using White yarn, ch 80. Join with a sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain.
• Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around. Join with a sl st. Fasten off White.
• Round 2: Join Green yarn. Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in next 11 sts, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next st (first raglan corner), hdc in next 14 sts, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next st (second corner), hdc in next 24 sts, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next st (third corner), hdc in next 14 sts, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next st (fourth corner), hdc in remaining sts. Join.
• Round 3-15: Ch 2, *hdc in each st to next ch-2 space, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in ch-2 space; repeat from * around, hdc to end. Join. (Increase until yoke reaches your desired underarm fit).

Separating Body and Sleeves:

• Round 16: Ch 2, *hdc to ch-2 space, hdc into space, ch 4 (for underarm), skip sleeve sts, hdc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * for the second sleeve, hdc to end of round. Join.

Body:

• Work even rounds of hdc in Green until the body measures 2 inches above your desired cropped length.
• Switch to White yarn. Work 3 rounds of hdc.
• Switch to Red yarn. Work 3 rounds of hdc.
• Switch to Green yarn. Work 1 round of dc.
• Ribbed Hem: Work 6 rounds of alternating fpdc and bpdc to create the ribbed bottom band. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sleeves (Repeat for both):

• Join Green yarn at the underarm. Work in rounds of hdc around the sleeve opening.
• After 5 rounds of Green, switch to White yarn and work 3 rounds of hdc.
• Switch to Red yarn and work 3 rounds of hdc.
• Switch to Green yarn, work 1 round of dc, followed by 4 rounds of alternating fpdc and bpdc for the cuff ribbing. Fasten off.

Emblem Applique:

• Center your Mexican Coat of Arms patch on the front chest area. Securely sew the applique onto the green portion of the top using a needle and matching thread, ensuring it lies flat and smooth.