Paintbox Yarns Kahlo Crop Top Crochet Pattern

Paintbox Yarns Kahlo Crop Top

What Is Being Made

The Kahlo Crop Top is an intermediate-level crochet garment designed by Katie Jones. This is a colorful, fitted crop top available in three sizes to fit bust measurements of 50cm (19¾ inches), 53cm (20¾ inches), and 59cm (23¼ inches). The design features a vibrant striped pattern created using multiple coordinating yarn colors, making it an eye-catching piece suitable for warm-weather wear.

Techniques Used

This project is worked using two primary crochet techniques. The garment is worked in the round, which creates seamless construction and allows for even shaping throughout. The design also features stripes, which are created by changing yarn colors at strategic points to build the decorative pattern across the body of the top. The pattern begins with a starting section worked from the neck downwards, progressing through the bib middle section that is worked identically for both front and back pieces before final edging details are added.

Stitches Used

The Kahlo Crop Top utilizes a variety of fundamental crochet stitches to create its structure and texture. The pattern includes:

• Chain stitch (ch) – used for foundation and spacing
• Single crochet (sc) – also called double crochet in UK terminology (dc)
• Half double crochet (hdc) – also called half treble in UK terminology (htr)
• Double crochet (dc) – also called treble in UK terminology (tr)
• Double treble (dtr) – also called treble in UK terminology
• Slip stitch (ss) – used for joining rounds and finishing
• Clusters (cl) – multi-stitch groupings that add textural interest

The pattern is written using UK crochet terminology with US terminology provided in parentheses for international crocheters. The gauge is 13 stitches and 7 rows to 4 inches (10cm) measured over the pattern stitch.

Materials

The Kahlo Crop Top is designed to be made with Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, a lightweight yarn available exclusively at LoveCrafts. The yarn requirements vary by size: the smallest size requires 2 balls of Champagne White (A) plus 1 ball each of the accent colors, while the largest size requires 3 balls of Champagne White with the same single balls of accent shades. The eight coordinating colors are Bubblegum Pink (B), Daffodil Yellow (C), Soft Fudge (D), Blood Orange (E), Kingfisher Blue (F), Rose Red (G), Grass Green (H), and Tea Rose (I). Each color ball weighs 50 grams (1¾ ounces).

The project is worked with a 5mm crochet hook, which is size UK 6 or US H8. This hook size is essential for achieving the correct gauge and ensuring the finished garment has the intended fit and drape. The pattern notes that yarn quantities are approximate and based on average requirements, and that Paintbox Yarns cannot accept responsibility for the finished item if any yarn other than the recommended Cotton DK is substituted.