🌸 Crochet Circular Motif Lace Top Pattern

Pattern Overview

Style	Sleeveless / cap-sleeve motif top with a soft V neckline
Construction	Made from repeated flower motifs joined together, then folded / seamed into a top
Terms	US crochet terms
Skill level	Intermediate
Sizing	Made-to-measure. One sample assembly chart for 'taille 1' is provided in the source image.
Main motif	Round flower motif with 4 chain-loop corners and join points
Best yarn	Mercerized cotton, cotton blend, bamboo-cotton, or smooth sport / DK yarn
Hook	Choose a hook that gives a neat, flat motif. Usually 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm works well.

Reconstruction note

• This written pattern is reconstructed from the supplied photo and charts only.

• Because no original written PDF was supplied, yarn quantity, exact garment measurements, and some layout counts are estimated.

• Use the motif chart and the assembly diagram as the final visual guide if your tension differs.

Materials

· Sport or light DK cotton yarn (approx. 250 g to 450 g depending on size and length)

· Crochet hook 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm

· Tapestry needle

· Scissors

· Tape measure

· Blocking pins and mat (recommended)

Make one full motif first and measure it after light blocking. Then calculate how many motifs you need across and down for your chosen size.

Chart Key Translation

m. en l'air	chain (ch)
m. coulée	slip stitch (sl st)
bride	double crochet (dc)
2 brides sur la même maille	2 dc in the same stitch
points d'assemblage	join points between motifs
Diagramme d'assemblage	motif joining diagram
Schéma d'assemblage (taille 1)	assembly layout for size 1
milieu manche	center of sleeve / shoulder extension
pliure	fold line

Supplied motif chart, joining diagram, and assembly grid.

Main Flower Motif

The motif is a round floral unit with 4 pointed chain-loop corners. The chart shows three working levels: a center ring, a round of tall stitches, a round with chain spaces, and the final shaping round with corner loops. The written version below matches the chart as closely as possible and gives a practical motif that looks like the sample top.

Abbreviations used in the motif

· ch = chain

· sl st = slip stitch

· dc = double crochet

· sp = space

· rep = repeat

Motif foundation

1. Ch 8 and join with a sl st to form a ring.

2. If you prefer, you may substitute a magic ring, then work Round 1 into the ring.

Round 1

Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 23 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. You now have 24 dc around the center ring.

Round 2

Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1). *Dc in next dc, ch 1.* Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the 3rd chain of the beginning ch-4. You now have 24 dc and 24 ch-1 spaces.

Round 3 - shaping round

Sl st into the first ch-1 space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 1 dc in the same space. Work 1 dc in each of the next 5 ch-1 spaces. Ch 8 to form a corner loop. Skip the next ch-1 space, then work 1 dc in each of the next 5 ch-1 spaces, 2 dc in the next ch-1 space. Repeat this sequence 3 more times so that you create 4 evenly spaced corner loops. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.

Round 3 adjustment note

If your motif edge pulls in or flares, adjust the number of plain dc worked between the corner loops. The chart is the best guide: each side should look rounded, and the 4 corner loops should sit on the diagonal.

Optional neat-edge round

If desired, work a very light finishing round: sl st around each corner loop or work 1 sc in each dc and 6 sc in each corner loop. Only do this if you want a firmer motif edge. The sample top appears to use the motif without a heavy extra edge.

Motif check

• Your motif should lie flat.

• The center hole should stay open and rounded.

• The 4 long corner loops should point diagonally.

• Make several motifs and compare them before beginning assembly.

Joining Motifs

The middle joining diagram shows how 4 motifs meet to form the flower-like open spaces between them. Join motifs at the marked assembly points on the corner loops.

3. Lay out 2 motifs with their corner loops touching.

4. Join the touching corner points with a sl st or by sewing them together neatly.

5. Continue joining motifs one at a time, always checking that the corner loops meet cleanly and the motifs lie flat.

6. When 4 motifs meet, the center should form a small open circle / star shape, as shown in the diagram.

7. For a nearly invisible finish, use sl st joins while working the last loop of a new motif, or join afterward with matching yarn and a tapestry needle.

Tip for neat joins

Make all motifs first, block them lightly, then lay them out before joining. This makes the V-neck and side shaping much easier to plan.

Garment Layout & Construction

The lower chart ('Schéma d’assemblage – taille 1') shows the general arrangement of the motif panel. Each square represents one motif position. The central open square is the neckline / head opening. The side extensions form the shoulder / sleeve area, and the panel is folded as indicated by the 'pliure' label.

How to use the assembly chart

8. Treat each grid square as one motif.

9. Build the cross-shaped panel exactly in the arrangement shown on the assembly grid.

10. Leave the center opening clear to create the neckline opening.

11. Once the full motif panel is complete, fold along the indicated fold line.

12. Align the side sections and seam under the arm from the lower edge of the sleeve / shoulder extension down to the hem, leaving enough room for the armhole.

13. Try the top on before fully finishing the seams. Adjust depth and width if needed.

Practical made-to-measure approach

· Measure the bust circumference you want for the finished top.

· Measure one blocked motif.

· Divide the target width by motif width to estimate how many motifs you need across the body.

· Use the supplied size-1 chart as a layout guide, then add or remove full rows of motifs to lengthen or widen the top.

· To make a deeper V-neck, reduce the number of motifs at the front neckline area.

· To make a higher neckline, keep more motifs across the upper front.

Suggested Step-by-Step Parts

Part 1 - Make the motifs

14. Crochet all flower motifs first.

15. Block the motifs lightly so they are all the same size.

16. Count how many motifs you need for your chosen size before joining.

Part 2 - Build the main body panel

17. Lay out motifs following the assembly chart.

18. Join motifs into rows or sections.

19. Continue until the full cross-shaped body panel is complete.

Part 3 - Form the neckline

20. Keep the center opening clear as shown on the chart.

21. Use the photo as a neckline reference: the sample top has a soft V shape in front.

22. After assembly, try on the top. If you want a deeper front V, remove one motif from the upper center front or reshape the neckline with edging.

Part 4 - Fold and seam

23. Fold the motif panel along the indicated line.

24. Match the sides carefully.

25. Seam the side edges from underarm to hem.

26. Leave armholes comfortable and even on both sides.

Part 5 - Neckline edging

Work 1 round of sc evenly around the neckline. If you want a neater edge, work a second round of reverse single crochet (crab stitch) or a light picot edging.

Part 6 - Armhole edging

Work 1 round of sc evenly around each armhole. Add a second decorative round if desired.

Part 7 - Lower edge finish

The lower edge in the sample looks softly scalloped because the motif edges remain visible. You may leave the hem as-is, or work a simple round of sc if you prefer a firmer hem.

Finishing

27. Weave in all yarn tails securely.

28. Block the finished top to open the lace joins and even the motif size.

29. Shape the neckline while blocking.

30. Let the garment dry completely before wearing.

Estimated yarn use

Because only a photo and charts were provided, yarn use is an estimate. A fitted short top may need around 250 g to 300 g of sport-weight cotton. A larger or longer version may need 350 g to 450 g.

Troubleshooting

Motifs curl	Use a larger hook or loosen your tension slightly.
Motifs flare	Use a smaller hook or reduce the chain tension on the corner loops.
Top too wide	Remove one column of motifs or seam more deeply at the sides.
Top too narrow	Add one column of motifs or use slightly larger motifs.
Neckline too high	Open the front by removing one motif at the upper center or by deepening the edge shaping.
Neckline too low	Add a small filling strip or work extra edging rounds.

Best use of the charts

• Use the top chart for the motif itself.

• Use the middle chart to understand where motifs touch and join.

• Use the bottom chart to arrange the overall garment shape.

• Use the photo to guide neckline depth, hem look, and overall fit.