Learn how to crochet The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top, a free crochet tutorial for a dreamy, lightweight, and flowy boho top. This beginner-friendly, made-to-measure pattern will fit to your dimensions so you don’t need to match our gauge. We show you how to adjust the pattern to your own measurements for a perfect fit. Follow the step-by-step written instructions in the interactive table of contents at the end of this section to create your own handmade lace crochet top, perfect for spring and summer days, layering, or gifting.
**Update: We have created a video tutorial showing how to start “The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top”. Scroll down to the “Pattern Instructions” section, where we have embedded the video so you can watch the row-by-row tutorial on the stitch pattern for the main panel. This video complements the full written pattern below.
This top reminds us of Geordie Bay. It’s a beautiful bay with white sands and blue water on the western side of Australia. It has the most laid-back feel, with a beach that’s lazy, casual, and absolutely stunning at the same time. Sometimes we find it hard to name our creations, but this one came to us straight away when it was complete. The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top represents everything we love about the bay: relaxed, easy, casual, sunny, happy, simple and non-fussy. Every time we slip it on, we feel these things too. To us – this is the epitome of modern crochet!
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We love the yarn we used for our version of The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top. It’s a weight 2 yarn made from a cotton and acrylic blend, combining the natural breathability of cotton with the soft, smooth feel of acrylic. It slides on and off your hook easily, crochets beautifully, and doesn’t split, giving your project a lovely drape. If you find it difficult to source this yarn, scroll down to the “Crochet Materials” section for some great substitution ideas.
It’s still a little cold for us to wear The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top on its own, so right now we have been styling it under cozy cardigans – crocheted of course. We love it under The London Chunky Cozy Crochet Cardigan and The Better Than a Blanket Easy Chunky Cardigan.
As the weather warms up we will be wearing it on its own, paired with denim shorts or thrown over swimwear as a light beach cover-up. We can also picture The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top styled with a long tan maxi skirt for a completely different look…relaxed, soft, and a little more elevated.
We really love the stitch combination in The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top. It brings together a mix of solid stitches, open mesh stitches, and is finished with a cute clustered stitch that adds just the right amount of texture. It’s designed to be loose and flowing, so we have intentionally left off any ribbing to keep that soft, relaxed feel. The result is a crochet top that feels light, airy, and comfortable, while still being interesting and enjoyable to make.
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DESCRIPTION of The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top
The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top is a lightweight, airy crochet top pattern made using a soft cotton and acrylic blend yarn, perfect for warm weather and easy layering. This free crochet pattern is designed to be loose, relaxed, and flowy, with a beautiful combination of solid, mesh, and textured cluster stitches that create a modern look. You can customize the length and fit to suit your style, whether you prefer a slightly cropped top or a longer, more relaxed silhouette, using the made-to-measure, size-inclusive instructions.
This beginner-friendly crochet top pattern is fun and interesting to make, with simple stitch repeats and a construction that works up easily. Because it’s made to your exact measurements, you don’t need to match gauge, making it a flexible and approachable project for all skill levels. The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top is a versatile piece, perfect for pairing with jeans, denim shorts, or layering over swimwear as a beach cover-up, making it a go-to handmade staple for your spring and summer wardrobe.
CROCHET MEASUREMENTS & SIZES for The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top
The pattern instructions are made to measure, based on your required measurements.
At Kiks + Jack Crochet, we focus on creating made-to-measure, size-inclusive crochet patterns rather than relying on standard commercially graded sizes (XS–5XL). This allows crocheters to enjoy the satisfaction of making a garment that fits beautifully to your perfect dimensions. We also understand that taking measurements isn’t always convenient, so we’ve included standard measurements for anyone who prefers to follow them instead.
To use The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top pattern you will need the following measurements and you should write them down for easy reference:
Chest/Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest/bust. Do not draw the tape too tightly.
Finished length: Measure from just below the waist (or where you would like the sweater to end) up to the top of your shoulder at your collarbone.
Armhole Depth: Measure from the top outside edge of the shoulder down to the armpit. You may want to check that this measurement – when doubled – is as big as your upper arm circumference (around your bicep). Typically it is, however every body shape is different. If your upper arm circumference is larger, take this measurement instead.
Arm Length: Measure from armpit to wrist (or where you would like the sleeve to end)
Standard Measurements (For Reference)
If you would like to use standard sizing for the chest/bust – then for XS (S, M , L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) use approximately 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) inches or 71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158) centimetres.
If you would like to use standard sizing for armhole depth – then for XS (S, M , L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) use approximately 6-6.5 (6.5-7, 7-7.5, 7.5-8, 8-8.5, 8.5-9, 9-9.5, 9.5-10, 10-10.5) inches or 15.5-16.5 (16.5-17.5, 17.5-19, 19-20.5, 20.5-21.5, 21.5-23, 23-24, 24-25.5, 25.5-26.5) centimetres
If you would like to use standard sizing for arm length – then for XS (S, M , L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) use approximately 16.5 (17, 17, 17.5, 17.5, 18, 18, 18.5, 18.5) inches or 42 (43, 43, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5, 47, 47) centimetres
Note: The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top is designed as oversized fit with significant positive ease.
CROCHET GAUGE
The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top is made to measure and can accommodate for different crochet gauges. You do not need to swatch and match to our gauge however we suggest for this pattern you use a yarn and hook of similar weight and size.
For our version of The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top we used a weight 2 yarn and a 4 mm hook.
CROCHET MATERIALS for The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top
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Yarn: Solid Twister by Hobbii, Weight 2/Fine/Sport.
Kiks + Jack Crochet’s version of The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top has a finished width of approximately 26 inches and a finished length of 21 inches. We used approximately 3.5 skeins in total, or 1531 yards (or 1400 m).
Other yarns we would love to try out for The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top include:
Cotton Fair by Premier Yarns (this is a very similar weight 2 yarn and more budget friendly)
MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton Weight 2/Fine/Sport. 50g skein and 180 yards (or 165m)
Crochet Hook (we used a 4 mm). We use many different crochet hooks and if you are looking for some great budget friendly ergonomic crochet hooks try these from Amazon. It comes in a set and the grip and the shape is amazing for beginner crocheters. We also love the slightly more pricey crochet hooks from Clover Crochet Hooks and the beautiful Furls Crochet Hooks (these are so stunning, we just love looking at them!)
Yarn Winder!!! (Our new LOVE). We had held off on a yarn winder for a long time. We love the idea of crochet being simple with just a hook and some yarn. However we decided to get this yarn winder, because it was affordable and we weren’t sure about investing in a super fancy one yet. We love it because it breathes life back into scrappy yarn lying around that looks messy. It’s simple to use and is holding up really well for us.
Measuring Tape. We use a super budget friendly measuring tape. Make sure it has cm and inches (not all patterns are written with both). We are always crocheting on the go so we like our tapes small and compact and we put one in our design area, one in our bag and one in our car. Retractable works best! We use these super cheap mini measuring tapes from Amazon
Stitch Markers. We use these locking crochet stitch markers from Amazon and these stitch markers that do not lock. They are cheap and colourful.
Blocking Pins. You should buy more pins than you think you need. If you are going to take the time to block don’t skimp on the pins. We like T shaped stainless steel pins that don’t rust when they get wet. We love these blocking T pins from Amazon and the tin means the pins don’t fall out on the floor.
Yarn Needle. Buy blunt needles with large eyes for yarn. We use these Yarn Needles because we like the convenient bottle, they are budget friendly and we get lots of them!
Scissors. We love these thread snippers because they are cheap, we get two of them AND they come with a case (some don’t). Don’t carry these without the case! After you use thread snippers you won’t want to snip with scissors.
CROCHET STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS
The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top pattern is written with US terms.
ch = chain (With one loop on your hook, yarn over and pull through the loop)
sc = single crochet (Insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You now have two loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all two loops)
dc = double crochet (Yarn over and insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You now have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. You now have two loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all two loops)
tc = treble crochet (Yarn over once and then yarn over again. Insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You should now have 4 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You should now have 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You should now have 2 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops)
ch-sp = chain space (You are crocheting into the space created by the chain 2 from the previous row and not the stitch)
sl st = slip stitch (Insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. Pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook)
tch = turning chain
st = stitch
sk = skip stitch
* = repeat the instructions following the * as directed
Note unless stated otherwise turning chains do not count as a stitch if there are 1 or 2 chains and the turning chain does count as a stitch if there are 3 or 4 chains.
SUMMARY of CONSTRUCTION for The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top
The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top is constructed by first making the back and front panels separately. Each panel is crocheted vertically instead of horizontally. Once both panels are complete, you will move on to the sleeves, which are crocheted loose and wide.
The top is assembled by joining the shoulders and attaching the sleeves directly to the body. Finally, a shell cluster edging is added around the neckline and along the bottom edge of the top to finish.
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Crochet Pattern Instructions for The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top
🎥 Video tutorial — stitch only
If you would like to watch how to get started on this top including a step by step on the main stitch pattern, use the embedded video below. The full written pattern and detailed row instructions are listed underneath, and you can jump to any row using the timestamps in the video.
Crochet the Back Panel
Please note that the back (and front) panels are crocheted vertically from top to bottom. Therefore the foundation chain is based on your desired finished length (not your desired width).
Chain a length equal to your “Finished Length Measurement” and count the stitches at the same time. Do not pull the chain too tight when you measure it. Keep it loose.
You need your total number of stitches to be a multiple of 4. If it is not a multiple of 4, then increase the number of chains so that it is a multiple of 4.
Add 3 more chains.
Kiks + Jack Crochet Example: Our desired “Finished Length” is approximately 21 inches. We crocheted 92 chains to achieve a length of approximately 21 inches. 92 is a multiple of 4 so we leave as is. We then crochet 3 more chains so the total number of chains in our foundation chain is 95 chains.
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as a st), dc in each ch across. Turn
Row 2-4: ch3 (counts as a st), dc into 2nd st, dc in each st across, dc into tch. Turn
Kiks + Jack Crochet tip: It’s a great time to do an intuitive check to see if you are completely happy with the length of the top before you crochet any further. Sometimes you change your mind and you want it shorter or longer. We suggest you hold it up against you after a few rows of crochet to double check the length. If you would like to make changes to the length, it is best to start again increasing or decreasing the number of chains that you originally used ensuring you follow the stitch multiple instructions at the start.
Row 5: ch4 (counts as a st, ch1), dc in 3rd st, *ch1, sk1, dc in next st, rep from * across row, ending with dc in top of tch. Turn
Row 6: ch3 (counts as a st), *dc in next ch-1 sp (ie into the 1st square), dc in next st, rep from * across row, ending with dc in top of tch
Row 7-8: repeat rows 5-6
Row 9: ch2 (counts as a st), dc in 3rd st, ch3, 3dc around post of last dc made, *sk 3st, dc in next st, ch3, 3dc around post of last dc made, rep from * across to last 2 st, sk st, dc in top of tch. Turn
Row 10: ch4 (counts as a st), *dc in next ch-3 sp, ch3, 3dc around post of last dc made, rep from * across row, tc in top of tch. Turn
Row 11: ch4 (counts as a st & ch 1), *sc in next ch-3 sp, ch3, rep from * across the row, at the last ch-3 sp, sc in ch-3sp, ch1, dc in top of tch. Turn
Row 12: ch3 (counts as a st), dc in next ch-1 sp, *dc in next sc, 3dc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * across to last ch-3 sp, dc in next sc, dc in sp between tch and sc, dc in 3rd ch of tch. Turn.
Repeat Rows 2–12 until you reach your desired width. Remember that your foundation chain runs vertically and determines the length of your top. Hold the panel up to your body with the foundation chain aligned along your side, as this edge represents the full length of your top and crochet until you reach your desired width. This pattern is designed to be loose and oversized.
Finish on a double crochet row for easier seaming. We finished on a Row 8.
Kiks and Jack Crochet started with a foundation chain of approximately 21 inches (the length of our top). We crocheted rows 2-12 until the width of our top is approximately 26 inches. We wanted a very oversized flowing top so 26 inches is about 8 inches of positive ease.
Crochet the Main Front Panel
Repeat the Main Back Panel so that you end up with two identical panels.
Crochet the Sleeve Panel (Make 2)
We will now crochet the two sleeve panels. Remember you will need to make two identical sleeve panels. Unlike the front and back panel, the sleeves are worked horizontally. You will crochet back and forth in rows, starting at the bottom and building up towards the shoulder.
Note that the stitch pattern for the sleeve panel slightly differs from the front and back panel.
Calculate the length of your foundation chain as follows:
| Take your “Armhole Depth Measurement” and double it. | Our armhole depth measurement is 6.5 inches. Doubling it = 13 inches. |
| Add 1-2 inches for positive ease (it depends on how oversized you would like your sleeves) | 13 + 2 = 15 inches. |
Chain a length as calculated above and count the stitches at the same time. Do not pull the chain too tight when you measure it. Keep it loose.
You need your total number of stitches to be a multiple of 4. If it is not a multiple of 4, then increase the number of chains so that it is a multiple of 4.
Add 3 more chains.
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as a st), dc in each ch across. Turn
Row 2-6: ch3 (counts as a st), dc into 2nd st, dc in each st across, dc into tch. Turn
Row 7: ch4 (counts as a st & ch1), dc in 3rd st, *ch1, sk1, dc in next st, rep from * across row, ending with dc in top of tch. Turn
Row 8: ch3 (counts as a st), *dc in next ch-1 sp (ie into the 1st square), dc in next st, rep from * across row, ending with dc in top of tch
Row 9-10: repeat rows 7-8
Row 11: ch2 (counts as a st), dc in 3rd st, ch3, 3dc around post of last dc made, *sk 3st, dc in next st, ch3, 3dc around post of last dc made, rep from * across to last 2 st, sk st, dc in top of tch. Turn
Row 12: ch4 (counts as a st), *dc in next ch-3 sp, ch3, 3dc around post of last dc made, rep from * across row, tc in top of tch. Turn
Row 13: ch4 (counts as a st & ch1) *sc in next ch-3 sp, ch3, rep from * across the row, at the last ch-3 sp, sc in ch-3sp, ch1, dc in top of tch. Turn
Row 14: ch3 (counts as a st), dc in next ch-1 sp, *dc in next sc, 3dc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * across to last ch-3 sp, dc in next sc, dc in sp between tch and sc, dc in 3rd ch of tch. Turn.
Repeat Rows 7-14 until you reach your arm length measurement. End on a double crochet for better seaming.
Note: if your front and back panels are very oversized like ours, then it is likely you will not need to crochet the full arm length as you will have significantly dropped shoulders. You can use the front or back panel to estimate how long you will require and we will also double check the sleeve length later when we seam.
Assembling The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top
We highly recommend blocking your panels before assembly. We pin each piece onto an old yoga mat, adjusting the shape and edges so the front and back match, and the sleeves match each other. Then we spray the panels generously with water, paying special attention to the edges until they’re fully saturated. Leave the pins in place until the panels are completely dry before moving on.
Step 1: Measure out the Neckline
We will now measure out the neckline for the front and back panels. Make sure you have positioned the panels the correct way. Measure 4 inches in from the left edge of the back panel and place a stitch marker. Repeat the same on the front panel on both sides.
Attach the two panels together lining up the 4 stitch markers and securing the panels together with locking stitch markers. Place the panels over your head and double check you are happy with the width of the neck opening. If you would like it more narrow then move the locking stitch markers closer to your neck. If you would like the neck opening wider, then move the stitch markers away from your neck.
Step 2: Seam the Front and Back Panel at the shoulder.
Place the front and back panels together with the right sides facing together. With a yarn needle and matching yarn, seam the two panels together across the shoulders starting from the edge and up to the end of the neckline where you have marked it with stitch markers.
Fasten off.
Make sure you seam on both shoulders.
Step 3: Seam the Sleeves to the Front and Back Panel
Open up the two main panels (now seamed at the shoulders) so that the right side is facing the floor and the wrong side is facing upwards. Take one of your crocheted sleeves and fold it in half lengthways. With the starting 6 rows of double crochet as the base of the sleeve, place a stitch marker at the top of your sleeve at the centre point. With the wrong side of the sleeve facing up, attach this stitch marker to the left edge of the left shoulder seam.
Do the same on the right side with the other sleeve.
Kiks + Jack Crochet Tip: It is a good time to check the length of your sleeve. You can “seam” the sleeve panel with a few locking stitch markers to the main panel. Try it on.
If you would like the sleeve to be longer you can add a few more rows on to your sleeve. You do this by unknotting your final knot when you fastened off at the end of the sleeve panel, attaching matching yarn and crocheting a few more rows. Or you can reduce rows if you like your sleeves shorter. You do this by unknotting your final knot when you fastened off and pulling out (frogging) the rows. Make sure you do the same on the second sleeve.
When everything is perfect, using a yarn needle and matching yarn, seam the sleeves to the main panels (don’t forget, the wrong side should be facing up). Fasten off.
Step 4: Seam the sides of the sweater and the bottom of the sleeve together.
Fold the two panels and sleeve panels at the seamed shoulders so that your sweater is facing wrong side out. With a yarn needle and matching yarn, seam the sides of the two panels together up to the armpit and along the bottom of the sleeve. Fasten off.
Crochet the Neckline and Bottom Edge for The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top
Turn the top correct side out.
Attach the yarn at the side of your neckline.
ch1 (attach a SM here), sc around the entire neckline and count your stitches at the same time. Try to crochet evenly around the neckline, ie. approximately the length of one stitch. You can crochet 1sc into regular spaces and 2sc into larger spaces. End on a multiple of 4, sl st to ch1 (at the SM). Turn
ch1, sc into 1st st, *sk1, 5dc in next st, sk1, 1sc in next st, rep from * to end, ending with a sl st to join.
Fasten off.
Attach the yarn to the base of the top. Repeat the instructions above to add the same edging.
Finish & Celebrate The Geordie Bay Flowy Boho Lace Crochet Top
Weave in all your ends.
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