Crochet frock
This looks like a fun, slightly flared tunic or top with a classic scoop neck, short sleeves, and a playful zigzag/rippled hemline.
Here is a beginner-friendly, customizable crochet pattern to bring your drawing to life!
Pattern Overview
This top is worked from the top-down in the round (or in two panels if you prefer, but seamless is easier!). We will use basic stitches and an easy chevron/zigzag repeat at the bottom.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
Ch: Chain
Sl st: Slip stitch
Sc: Single crochet
Dc: Double crochet
Dc2tog: Double crochet two together (decrease)
Step 1: The Scoop Neck & Raglan Yoke
We will start at the neck and increase at the four corners to create the sleeves and body simultaneously.
Foundation: Chain a multiple of 4 that comfortably fits over your head as a scoop neck (e.g., 80, 96, or 112 chains). Join with a sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist.
Setup Row: Divide your total stitches into 4 parts: Back, Front, Left Sleeve, Right Sleeve.
Example for 80 chains: 26 for Front, 26 for Back, 14 for Left Sleeve, 14 for Right Sleeve.
Yoke Rows: * Dc in each stitch across the back.
At the corner, work (2 Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc) to create the raglan increase.
Dc across the sleeve, work the corner increase.
Dc across the front, work the corner increase.
Dc across the second sleeve, work the final corner increase. Join.
Repeat: Repeat this increase row until the yoke easily reaches your armpits and covers your shoulders just like in your sketch.
Step 2: Separating the Sleeves & Body
Now we leave the sleeves behind and focus on the main torso.
Joining Row: Dc across the back until you reach the first Ch-2 corner space. Dc into the corner, Chain 3 to 5 stitches (for underarm room), skip all the sleeve stitches, and Dc directly into the next Ch-2 corner space.
Dc across the front to the next corner, Chain 3 to 5 stitches, skip the second sleeve, and Dc into the last corner space. Join to the first stitch.
The Body: Work Dc in rounds around this new, smaller circle. To get that slight A-line flare from your sketch, add 2 increases (2 Dc in one stitch) on the left and right sides of the waist every 4-5 rows.
Stop crocheting when the top is about 2 to 3 inches shorter than your desired final length.
Step 3: The Zigzag / Ripple Hem
To get that sharp, zig-zag bottom edge, we will transition into a ripple stitch pattern.
To make peaks and valleys, work this repeat around your bottom edge (you may need to tweak your stitch count slightly in the previous row so it divides perfectly by 10):
The Peak: 3 Dc in one stitch.
Dc in next 3 stitches.
The Valley: Dc2tog twice (skipping/decreasing stitches to pull it downward).
Dc in next 3 stitches.
Repeat this sequence all the way around.
Repeat this ripple row 3 to 4 times. The peaks will naturally push down to create those sharp triangles from your drawing! Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Step 4: The Sleeves
Attach your yarn at the underarm of one of the sleeve openings.
Work Dc in rounds around the armhole opening.
To give it that slightly angled, short-sleeve look from your sketch, decrease 1 stitch at the underarm every round.
Fasten off when it reaches your desired length (usually 4–6 rounds), and repeat on the other side!
What yarn weight and hook size are you planning to use for this project?
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