Learn how to make a Boho Crochet Top with the Haven Tee free crochet pattern. Beginner friendly stitches, an oversized fit with a high/ low seam, and a super simple construction method make this top the perfect quick project!

Find the Free Boho Crochet Top Pattern below or purchase the Full Color coded Printable PDF Here!

Inspiration + Design

The latest and possibly my favorite design in the Haven Family, the Haven Tee is here! My most popular designs to date are the Haven designs, so it was an obvious choice to expand the line with this boho crochet top, and I can not be more thrilled with how it turned out.

For this boho crochet top, I decided to do a very simple boxy style with an oversized fit and of course a beginner friendly construction. It is made in 2 long rectangles, folded in half and seamed in the middle and the sides to create the neck and arm holes. It really doesn’t get any easier than that!

The Yarn

When I was thinking about what yarn I wanted to use for my boho crochet top, I obviously was immediately drawn to my all time favorite yarn, Lion Brand Coboo. It is a category 3 light weight Dk yarn made up of a blend of cotton and bamboo. I absolutely love the feeling and the drape of this yarn, not to mention all the amazing colors that it comes in!

Looking for other designs using Lion Brand Coboo?

The Rebel Tank // The Harper Tee // The Evie Cardigan // The Aniston Dress

Shop for Lion Brand Coboo Here!

Pattern

~Purchase the Color Coded Printable PDF Here.

~Save it to your Ravelry Here.

To Sum it up:

The Haven Tee is an oversized, boho crochet top that is made in 2 long rectangles from side to side. It uses extended stitches and a large hook to create a lightweight, mesh style fabric that drapes perfectly.

Supplies + Materials

Lion Brand Coboo (Weight: 3/light – 232 yds, 3.5 oz, 100 g)

Mauve (835-145) – 4(4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins [(approx. 700(750, 800, 850, 950, 1050, 1150, 1250, 1350) yds)]

-Size J (6.0 mm) Hook

-Tapestry Needle

-Stitch Markers

Gauge

13 Ehdc and 7 Ehdc Rows = 4”

Sizing

This Boho Crochet Top is made to be oversized with approximately 6-8” positive ease. The measurements are Finished garment sizes. When choosing your size, find the bust measurement that equals approximately 6-8” larger than your actual bust measurement and make that size.

Abbreviations Used

St- Stitch

Ch- Chain 

Yo- Yarn Over 

Sc- Single Crochet  

Blo- Back Loop Only 

Ehdc- Extended Half Double Crochet 

Edc- Extended Double Crochet

Ps- Puff Stitch  

Pattern Notes

-Pattern is worked in 2 long rectangles and then seamed together at the end.

-Ch 1, Ch 2, and Ch 3 Turning Chains do NOT count as a stitch throughout.

-Top is worked in a 6 row repeat; The row repeat is as follows- Ehdc, Ehdc, Ps, Ehdc, Ehdc, Edc.

-All stitches are worked in the Back loop only EXCEPT for the Ps rows which are worked through both loops.

-Total Stitches are indicated between [ ].

-The sizing guide follows size XS(S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). E.g. “Ch 146(148, 148, 152, 152, 154, 158, 158, 162)” means Ch 146 for XS, Ch 148 for Small, Ch 148 for Medium, Ch 152 for Large, Ch 152 for XL, Ch 154 for 2X, Ch 158 for 3X, Ch 158 for 4X, Ch 162 for 5X. If there is only one number, it applies to all sizes.

Special Stitches

Extended Half Double Crochet – Yo, insert hook into the next St. Draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through one loop. Yo, pull through remaining 3 loops. 

Extended Double Crochet – Yo, insert hook into the next St. Draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through one loop. Yo, pull through 2 loops. Yo, then pull through remaining 2 loops. 

Puff Stitch – Yo, insert hook into next stitch and bring up a loop, you now have 3 loops on your hook. Yo, insert hook back into the same stitch, and bring up a loop, you now have 5 loops on your hook.  Repeat this 2 more times (4 times total) ending with 9 loops on your hook. Yo, pull through all the loops, and finish with a Ch 1.

The Haven Boho Crochet Top

Sizes Written XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Panels (make 2)

Row 1: Ch 146(148, 148, 152, 152, 154, 158, 158, 162). Ehdc in the 3rd Ch from the hook and  in each Ch across. Turn. [144(146, 146, 150, 150, 152, 156, 156, 160) Ehdc]

Row 2: Ch 2. Working in the Blo, Ehdc in the first St and each St across. Turn. [144(146, 146,  150, 150, 152, 156, 156, 160) Ehdc]

Row 3: Ch 1. Skip the first St. (where the Ch 1 is) *Ps next, don’t forget your Ch 1 to secure the   Ps after each one, skip the next St*. Repeat from * to * across ending with a (Ps, Ch 1) in  the last St. Turn. [72(73, 73, 75, 75, 76, 78, 78, 80) Ps]

Row 4: Ch 2. (You will now technically have 3 Ch stitches, the Ch 1 closing Ch and the 2 turning  chains.) Working in the Blo, Ehdc in the first St, which is the Ps closing Ch from the  previous row. Ehdc in each St across. Turn. [144(146, 146, 150, 150, 152, 156, 156, 160)  Ehdc]

Row 5: Ch 2. Working in the Blo, Ehdc in the first St and each St across. Turn. [144(146, 146,  150, 150, 152, 156, 156, 160) Ehdc] 

Row 6: Ch 3. Skip the first St (where the Ch 3 is). *Edc in the Blo of the next St, Ch 1. Skip the  next St.* Repeat from * to* across ending with an Edc in the last St. Turn. [72(73, 73, 75,  75, 76, 78, 78, 80) Edc]

Row 7: Ch 2. Working in the Blo, Ehdc in the first St and each St across. Turn. [144(146, 146,  150, 150, 152, 156, 156, 160) Ehdc]

Repeat rows 2-7 until you have a total of 16(17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29) rows. 

Finish Off

Construction 

Count 80(81, 81, 83, 83, 85, 86, 86, 88) stitches from the one end of each panel, place a stitch marker. This will be the center stitch, where you will fold the rectangle to divide the panel into front and back pieces. The front of your top will have 64(65, 65, 67, 67, 67, 70, 70, 72) stitches and the back will have 80(81, 81, 83, 83, 85, 86, 86, 88) stitches.

Measure approximately 7.5”(8”, 8.5”, 9”, 9.5”, 10”, 10.5”, 11”, 11.5”) from the fold down and place a stitch marker. This will be your arm hole. Cut a piece of yarn approximately 3 times longer than your side seam. Starting from your arm hole, seam the sides of your top together. If you would like to leave slits on the sides of your top, stop seaming approximately 3-4” from the bottom. Repeat for the second panel. 

Once both panels are seamed at the sides, lay your rectangles next to each other to form your top. Count approximately 69(70, 70, 72, 72, 74, 75, 75, 77) St from the bottom on the back side of both panels and place a stitch marker. Count approximately 43(44, 44, 46, 46, 46, 49, 49, 51) St from the bottom on the front side of both panels and place a stitch marker. You will now have 32 stitches in between your stitch markers. This is your neck hole. If you would like your neck opening to be bigger or smaller, adjust the amount of stitches in between your stitch markers. Take your yarn tail and mattress seam up to the stitch marker on both panels. 

Bottom Trim

Join yarn with a Sl St on one of the bottom corners. Ch 1, and Sc around the bottom of the panels including the side slits. Join with a Sl St to the first St. Finish off. 

Neckline Trim

Join yarn with a Sl St to a stitch on the shoulder area. Ch 1, Sc around the neck opening. Join with a Sl St to the first St. Finish off. 

Tie off, tuck in those ends and enjoy your New Haven Tee!

Make sure to pin this pattern for later, and if you do make one tag me @Cactus.and.lace on Instagram and use the hashtag #CactusandlaceDesigns . I can’t wait to see your Haven Tee, and I would love to share your pics! 🌵

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The Kya Tee // The Kahe Kai Top // The Lovelace Top // The Aurelia Tee

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