Walk Like an Egyptian: Exquisite Egyptian National Team Crop Top Crochet Pattern

Crochet Pattern: Walk Like an Egyptian: Exquisite Egyptian National Team Crop Top Crochet Pattern

Materials

• DK weight yarn in White (approx. 250-300g)
• DK weight yarn in Red (approx. 100g)
• DK weight yarn in Black (approx. 100g)
• DK weight yarn in Gold/Yellow (approx. 50g)
• Size US E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and embroidery
• Stitch markers

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side

Instructions

Notes: This garment is worked in two main panels (Front and Back) from the bottom up, then seamed at the shoulders and sides. High-contrast tapestry colorwork is used for the graphic elements. The smaller, fine details and text are embroidered on afterward using a duplicate stitch or surface slip stitch technique.

Front Panel:

Using White yarn, ch 81 (or desired width for your size in multiples of 2 + 1).

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (80 sts)

Rows 2-8: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Swap to Red/Black/Gold striped border patterns using tapestry crochet techniques for the waistband. Carry the non-working yarn inside the stitches to keep the back clean.

Colorwork Body Section:

Following a graph or counting stitches: Work 40 rows of single crochet in white, incorporating the black scarabs, gold ankhs, and red pharaoh crown motifs. Keep tension even to prevent the garment from puckering.

Chest & Neckline Shaping:

To create the scoop neckline: Work across the first 25 sts, turn, leaving the center sts unworked. Decrease 1 st at the neck edge every row for 5 rows. Work even until the armhole measures 6 inches. Fasten off and repeat for the opposite shoulder strap.

Back Panel:

Repeat the same steps as the Front Panel, but work the neckline scoop 10 rows later for a higher, supportive back fit.

Assembly & Finishing:

Sew the front and back panels together at the shoulder seams and sides using a mattress stitch. Join Red yarn at the neckline and work 3 rounds of sc, switching to Black for 1 round, then Gold for a final decorative trim. Repeat this clean, ribbed border styling around each armhole opening. Block the finished top to set the tapestry stitches evenly.