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Home » CROCHET BACKLESS COWL NECK TOP | FREE PATTERN

CROCHET BACKLESS COWL NECK TOP | FREE PATTERN

April 26, 2026 by toyslabcreations

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Are you looking for an super cute crochet top pattern to rock this summer? This crochet backless cowl neck Top Pattern is just perfect. This blog post provides step-by-step instructions on how to make it. This crochet crop top pattern is suitable for all crochet skill levels. Get ready to create a stunning slant crochet cowl neck top that will sure make a lovely addition to your summer wardrobe!

DESIGN

This slant crochet cowl neck top is worked top down, it is just a simple rectangle that becomes slant to the waist. You just need to make a single piece and then make straps and the adorable crochet backless cowl neck top is done, ready to be paired with your favorite pants!

FAST AND EASY

The backless crochet cowl neck top isn’t just adorable. It is super easy and very beginner friendly. It works up pretty fast and uses simple crochet stitches to achieve this cute crochet top.

CUTE

The slant crochet cowl neck top pattern is a super adorable crochet top, despite being such a simple design; a flat piece and four straps to tie at the neck and at the back. It still turned out super cute and unique

YARN

I used sport weight yarn for this crochet cowl neck top, so that it can be light and drape well even with the lemon peel stitch used.

Easy crochet cowl neck top free pattern

SIZES

The crochet backless cowl neck top has four sizing options 28-30(32-34,36-38,40-42) bust sizes. This blog post contains instructions for all sizes.

Read on to find the free crochet cowl neck top pattern below or find the ad-free printable PDF version on Ravelry, Love Crafts, Ko-fi and Etsy.

If you prefer to work with UK terms please scroll further down the page to view the UK version.

PDF PATTERN

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US VERSION

CROCHET BACKLESS SLANT COWL NECK TOP | FREE PATTERN

Bust Sizes

28-30(32-34, 36-38,40-42)

Materials:

5.5 mm crochet hook

Sport weight yarn

Stitch markers (Optional)

Yarn needle

Difficulty:

Advanced beginner

Stitches (US Version):

Ch:  Chain

Sc: Single Crochet

Dc: Double Crochet

Slst: Slip Stitch

Gauge :

13 stitches /14 rows = 10 cm/4 inches in Pattern Stitch

Pattern notes:

  • The top is worked top down.
  • Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
  • When decreasing, give some ease in your tension, so that it doesn’t start to curl

Pattern instructions

Ch 47(55,61,69)

Row 1: Sc in the 2nd chain and in each chain across. 46(54,60,68) Sc

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first stitch, *Dc in the next stitch, Sc in the next stitch* repeat across row. Finish row with Dc into the last stitch. 46(54,60,68) stitches.

Row 3-60: Repeat row 2 46(54,60,68) stitches.

28-30(32-34) 

Row 61: Ch 1, turn. Skip first stitch, Dc in the second stitch, Sc in the next stitch, skip next stitch, *Sc in the next stitch, Dc in the next stitch* repeat across row. Finish row with Dc in the last stitch. 44(52) stitches

Row 62: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first stitch, *Dc in the next stitch, Sc in the next stitch* repeat until you have 5 stitches, skip a stitch, Sc in the next, skip a stitch, Sc in the next, Finish row with Dc into the last stitch. 42(50) stitches.

Row 63-81(85): Repeat rows 61-62

36-38(40-42)

Row 61: Ch 1, turn. Skip first stitch, Dc in the second stitch, *Sc in the next stitch, skip next stitch*, repeat two more times* Sc in the next stitch, Dc in the next stitch* repeat across row. Finish row with Dc in the last stitch. 56(64) stitches

Row 62: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first stitch, *Dc in the next stitch, Sc in the next stitch* repeat until you have 9 stitches, skip a stitch, *Sc in the next, skip a stitch* Repeat 3 more times. Finish row with Dc into the last stitch. 52(60) stitches.

Row 63: Repeat row 61 48(56) stitches

40-42 only

Row 64: Repeat row 62 (52) stitches

Row 65: Repeat row 61 (48) stitches

Row 66: Repeat row 62 (44) stitches

Row 67: Repeat row 61 (40) stitches

36-38(40-42)

Row 64(68): Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first stitch, *Dc in the next stitch, Sc in the next stitch* repeat until you have 5 stitches, skip a stitch, Sc in the next, skip a stitch, Sc in the next, Finish row with Dc into the last stitch.

Row 65(69): Ch 1, turn .Skip first stitch, Dc in the second stitch, Sc in the next stitch, skip next stitch, *Sc in the next stitch, Dc in the next stitch* repeat across row. Finish row with Dc in the last stitch.

Repeat the above two rows until row 85

28-30(32-34, 36-38,40-42)

Row 82(86,86,86): Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first stitch, skip next stitch, Sc in the next stitch, Dc in the last stitch 3(3,3,3) stitches

Row 83(87,87,87): Ch 1, turn. Skip first stitch, Dc in the second stitch, Dc in the last stitch. 2(2,2,2) stitches

Row 84(88,88,88): Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch. 2(2,2,2) stitches

Row 85(89,89,89): Ch 1, turn. Skip first stitch, Sc in the last stitch.

From the first row of the project, count and mark rows 41 and 42 on both sides. That’s where the side straps will be

Edging

Ch 1, Sc in the side of each row before the marked stitches 43(47,47,47) Sc, Sc in the next stitch Ch 71, skip a chain, Sc through all 70 chains, Sc in the next marked stitch. Sc on the side of the remaining 40(40,40,40) rows, make 2 Sc in the side of the last row.

Sc in the first stitch at the top, Ch 51, skip a chain, Sc through all 50 chains, Sc in the next 44(52,58,66) stitches Ch 51, skip a chain, Sc through all 50 chains. Sc in the last stitch.

2sc on the side of the first stitch on the 2nd side, Sc on the side of the next 39(39,39,39) rows, Sc in the next stitch Ch 71, skip a chain, Sc through all 70 chains, Sc in the next marked stitch. Sc on the side of the remaining 18(18,18,18) rows, make 2 Sc in the side of the last row.

2 Sc on the side of each row of the slant edge 50(58,58,58) Sc. Slst to the first stitch of the round. Ch 1 and cut yarn.

Finishing

Weave in all ends.

Finished Project

easy and Simple crochet cowl neck top free pattern

UK VERSION

CROCHET BACKLESS SLANT COWL NECK TOP | FREE PATTERN

Bust Sizes

28-30(32-34, 36-38,40-42)

Materials:

5.5 mm crochet hook

Sport weight yarn

Stitch markers (Optional)

Yarn needle

Difficulty:

Advanced beginner

Stitches (UK Version):

Ch:  Chain

Dc: Double Crochet

Tr: Treble Crochet

SS: Slip Stitch

Gauge :

13 stitches /14 rows = 10 cm/4 inches in Tr

Pattern notes:

  • The top is worked top down.
  • Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
  • When decreasing, give some ease in your tension, so that it doesn’t start to curl

Pattern instructions

Ch 47(55,61,69)

Row 1: Dc in the 2nd chain and in each chain across. 46(54,60,68) Dc

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Dc in the first stitch, *Tr in the next stitch, Dc in the next stitch* repeat across row. Finish row with Tr into the last stitch. 46(54,60,68) stitches.

Row 3-60: Repeat row 2 46(54,60,68) stitches.

28-30(32-34) 

Row 61: Ch 1, turn. Skip first stitch, Tr in the second stitch, Dc in the next stitch, skip next stitch, *Dc in the next stitch, Tr in the next stitch* repeat across row. Finish row with Tr in the last stitch. 44(52) stitches

Row 62: Ch 1, turn. Dc in the first stitch, *Tr in the next stitch, Dc in the next stitch* repeat until you have 5 stitches, skip a stitch, Dc in the next, skip a stitch, Dc in the next, Finish row with Tr into the last stitch. 42(50) stitches.

Row 63-81(85): Repeat rows 61-62

36-38(40-42)

Row 61: Ch 1, turn. Skip first stitch, Tr in the second stitch, *Dc in the next stitch, skip next stitch*, repeat two more times* Dc in the next stitch, Tr in the next stitch* repeat across row. Finish row with Tr in the last stitch. 56(64) stitches

Row 62: Ch 1, turn. Dc in the first stitch, *Tr in the next stitch, Dc in the next stitch* repeat until you have 9 stitches, skip a stitch, *Dc in the next, skip a stitch* Repeat 3 more times. Finish row with Tr into the last stitch. 52(60) stitches.

Row 63: Repeat row 61 48(56) stitches

40-42 only

Row 64: Repeat row 62 (52) stitches

Row 65: Repeat row 61 (48) stitches

Row 66: Repeat row 62 (44) stitches

Row 67: Repeat row 61 (40) stitches

36-38(40-42)

Row 64(68): Ch 1, turn. Dc in the first stitch, *Tr in the next stitch, Dc in the next stitch* repeat until you have 5 stitches, skip a stitch, Dc in the next, skip a stitch, Dc in the next, Finish row with Tr into the last stitch.

Row 65(69): Ch 1, turn .Skip first stitch, Tr in the second stitch, Dc in the next stitch, skip next stitch, *Dc in the next stitch, Tr in the next stitch* repeat across row. Finish row with Tr in the last stitch.

Repeat the above two rows until row 85

28-30(32-34, 36-38,40-42)

Row 82(86,86,86): Ch 1, turn. Dc in the first stitch, skip next stitch, Dc in the next stitch, Tr in the last stitch 3(3,3,3) stitches

Row 83(87,87,87): Ch 1, turn. Skip first stitch, Tr in the second stitch, Tr in the last stitch. 2(2,2,2) stitches

Row 84(88,88,88): Ch 1, turn. Dc in each stitch. 2(2,2,2) stitches

Row 85(89,89,89): Ch 1, turn. Skip first stitch, Dc in the last stitch.

From the first row of the project, count and mark rows 41 and 42 on both sides. That’s where the side straps will be

Edging

Ch 1, Dc in the side of each row before the marked stitches 43(47,47,47) Dc, Dc in the next stitch Ch 71, skip a chain, Dc through all 70 chains, Dc in the next marked stitch. Dc on the side of the remaining 40(40,40,40) rows, make 2 Dc in the side of the last row.

Dc in the first stitch at the top, Ch 51, skip a chain, Dc through all 50 chains, Dc in the next 44(52,58,66) stitches Ch 51, skip a chain, Dc through all 50 chains. Dc in the last stitch.

2Dc on the side of the first stitch on the 2nd side, Dc on the side of the next 39(39,39,39) rows, Dc in the next stitch Ch 71, skip a chain, Dc through all 70 chains, Dc in the next marked stitch. Dc on the side of the remaining 18(18,18,18) rows, make 2 Dc in the side of the last row.

2 Dc on the side of each row of the slant edge 50(58,58,58) Dc. SS to the first stitch of the round. Ch 1 and cut yarn.

Finishing

Weave in all ends.

Finished Project

easy Cowl neck halter top crochet pattern free

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