Updated October 2026
✦ Quick answer: The Tuli Top is a free, easy crochet top made from two identical rectangles. First, you work each panel in two parts with chain, single crochet and treble crochet. Then you sew the panels together on the sides and shoulders, leaving an armhole and a V neck. The sample is size S/M, 21 inches tall and 20 inches wide, so you need weight 3 yarn and a 5 mm hook
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This simple crochet top is an easy make that works up very fast. All you need to know is how to make chains, single crochet and treble crochet stitches. It is worked in two separate rectangle pieces, which are then seamed together on the sides and shoulders. Perfect for any season!
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Why You Will Love This Crochet Top
- It is made from two rectangles, so there is no shaping to follow.
- You only need chain, single crochet and treble crochet.
- It is customizable, because you can add chains and rows to change the width and the length.
- You can sew the sides closed for a top, or leave them open for a poncho.
- It works in one color or two, so it is perfect for any season.
If you love simple tops made from rectangles, you may also like my Lemon Pie Top and my Romeo Top.
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Stitch markers, handy for marking the armhole and the V neck
Large eye yarn needles for seaming and weaving in ends
A soft measuring tape, so you can check your fit before you sew
The construction of this simple crochet top
This crochet top pattern is designed to be customizable for your perfect fit! It involves creating two identical panels. Each panel is unique because you work it in two stages.
- First, you’ll crochet rows from the bottom up until you reach your desired length.
- Then, with the first stage complete, you’ll rotate the panel and crochet additional rows to achieve your preferred width.
This clever technique allows you to adjust both the length and width of the top to match your measurements, ensuring a comfortable and flattering fit.hnique allows you to adjust both the length and width of the top to match your measurements, ensuring a comfortable and flattering fit.
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Let’s Get to the Pattern, Shall We? Making the Tuli Top
Difficulty
Easy
Materials and Tools You’ll Need
- Ice yarns 100% Acrylic, 100gr, 210 mt weight #3 DK Color beige and gray
- For this sample, I used 3 skeins
- Or any weight # 3 yarn of your choice
Hook: US Size H-8 (5 mm)
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Marker
Sizes
This sample is: Size S /M (21” tall, 20” wide)
Stitch Key
- Ch = Chain
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Tr = Treble Stitch
Sandra’s tip: Count your stitches at the end of every sc row, especially in Part Two, so you always have the same number as the row before. It takes a few seconds, and it saves you from tearing rows back later.
Notes
- The pattern is worked in Rows
- Beginning ch3 does count as 1st st
- I used two colors, you can choose to use more or just one color.
- This pattern is made with two exact rectangle panels joined together.
- Each panel is made in two parts. The first is crocheted vertically and the second horizontal
- If changing colors make sure to have a changing technique
- You can decide on the width and length of the Top by adding multiples of chains at the foundation and row repeats
Tuli Top Instructions
We will make two identical panels, each panel will be made in two parts
Part One
Foundation chain: chain 17 +1
Row 1: Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 1sc in each ch to last ch, turn your work (17)
Row 2: ch3 (counts as 1st tr), tr 1 in next st and in every st across to end of row, turn your work (17)
Row 3: ch1 (does not count as st), sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1in next st and in every st across to end of row, turn your work.
After that Row 4+5: Repeat Row 2+3
Row2 + Row3 are the pattern repeats for the first part of our panel, I made 4 repeats and changed color every 4 repeats.
You can continue with one color
In total you need 36 Row2+Row3 repeats, make sure you end with a sc row.
If you wish to make this Top longer just add rows of the pattern repeat
You can rotate the panel on the side and continue OR Fasten your yarn, weave in ends and cut
Part Two of Panel
Row 1: Lay your work flat right side up, work 1 sc on each sc st and 2sc on each tr st along the right side
Row 2: ch3 (counts as 1st tr), tr1 in next st and in every st across to end of row, turn your work.
Row 3: ch1 (does not count as st), sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1in next st and in every st across to end of row, turn your work.
Row 4: ch3 (counts as 1st tr), tr1 in next st, [ch 2, skip 2 st, tr 1 in next st, tr 1 in next st], repeat from * to * to end of row, try to end with 2 tr, if you have only one space skip only 1 st at the last repeat.
Row 5: ch1 (does not count as st), sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1in next st and in every st across to end of row, turn your work. Make sure to sc in each ch and st from the previous row. Count your stitches to make sure you have the same amount.
Repeat Row 4+ 5 two more times for a total of three times
Finishing
Sew two panels together on both sides from the bottom leaving space for an arm hole, and join at the center leaving a V neck as deep as you wish.
You can leave the sides open to form a Poncho.
You can add fringes or tassels at the bottom of the top for more detail
Cut your yarn and weave in the ends.
Enjoy!
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FAQ
The sample is size S/M, 21 inches tall and 20 inches wide. The top is designed to be customizable, so measure yourself first. Then add or remove chains and rows to fit, and hold the panels up against you before you sew.
For more length, add more repeats of Rows 2 and 3 in Part One. For more width, add multiples of chains at the foundation and more row repeats, as in the Notes.
Sew the two panels together on both sides from the bottom, and leave a gap for each armhole. Then join the panels at the center and leave a V neck as deep as you like. A stitch marker at each spot helps you keep the gaps even.
Yes. It is an easy pattern made from rectangles, with just chain, single crochet and treble crochet, plus basic seaming. The treble stitch is the only one that may feel new.
The sample uses 3 skeins of weight 3 DK acrylic, at 210 m per 100 g skein. Any weight 3 yarn works well. However, other yarn weights change the measurements, so swatch first, and buy an extra skein if you make yours longer.
Yes. Leave the sides open instead of sewing them, and the same panels become a poncho.
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