Toasted Marshmallow Crochet Top for Kids

Meet the Toasted Marshmallow Crochet Top, designed specifically for kids – newborns to 12 years, and I genuinely think this might be one of my favourite things I’ve ever designed for kids.

There’s something about the combination of that warm, golden honey stitch texture with the little ruffle flutter sleeves that just makes me want to make this in every size for every child I’ve ever met. It’s cosy without being heavy, textured without being complicated, and it works up beautifully in worsted weight yarn.

Toasted Marshmallow Crochet Top Finished Measurements

The top is available in 9 sizes, from newborn (0–3 months) right through to age 12, so whether you’re making for a tiny baby or a big kid who still lets you dress them (cherish that), this pattern has you covered.

Size(s) and color codes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL), which is for 0-3mths (3-6 mths, 6-12mths, 1 – 2, 3 – 4, 5 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 10, 11 – 12)”

Chest: 16 (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)”

Length of Top: 8 (10, 10, 12, 12, 14,14,16, 18)”

Arm hole: 4 (4.25, 4.5, 4.5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8)”

Pair it with the Toasted Marshmallow Shorts → for the full set look.

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Or save even more with the Toasted Marshmallow Bundle, the top and shorts patterns together at a permanent discounted price. Get the bundle here.

Toasted Marshmallow Crochet Top Pattern Details

Yarn

Lion Brand Vanna Choice, Worsted weight, #4 (100% Acrylic per 3.5 oz/100g Ball)

Estimated Yardage: 140 (160, 180, 200, 220, 240, 260, 280, 300) yards

Hook

5.5 mm Crochet Hook 

Buttons = 3 – 6 pcs

Gauge

18 sts over 14 rows = 4”/10 cm square made in hdc, before blocking.

Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Pattern Notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.

2. Similar #4 weight yarn can be substituted; please check the gauge.

3. Ch 2 does not count as a stitch.

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

Ch(s) – Chain(s)

Hdc – Half Double Crochet

Dc – Double Crochet

Sc – Single Crochet

Rep – Repeat

Special Stitch

Shell = 6 dc in indicated stitch.

Want the PDF?

If you’d rather have a clean, printer-friendly PDF with stitch diagrams and a size chart all in one place, grab it on Ravelry or Etsy.

Or save even more with the Toasted Marshmallow Bundle the top and shorts patterns together at a permanent discounted price. Get the bundle here →

Pair it with the Toasted Marshmallow Shorts → for the full set look.

Toasted Marshmallow Crochet Top Free Pattern

Section 1 – Back Panel

Row 1: Ch 35 (38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56, 59), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 34 (37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58) sc

Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same ch sp, skip next 2 sts, *(sc, 2 dc) in next st, skip next 2 sts, rep from * until the end, sc in last st, turn. 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20) clusters

Row 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc below, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * around, sc in the last st, turn. 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20) clusters

Rows 4 – 12 (14, 15, 16, 18, 18, 20, 20, 22): Repeat Row 3

The piece length should measure about

4 (5, 5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10)”

Armhole

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, ch 2, 2 dc in first same st as ch 2, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * until the last 3 sts, sc in next st, leave the remaining sts worked, turn. 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18) clusters

Rows 2 – 3 (3, 5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 9): Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc below, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * until the end, sc in last st, turn. 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18) clusters

Neckline – Right side

Row 4 (4, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8): Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc below, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * 1 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) more time(s), skip next 2 sts, sc in next st, leave the remaining sts unworked, turn. 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) clusters

Rows 5 (5, 7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 9) – 8 (10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14, 14): Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc below, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * until the end, sc in last st, turn.  2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) clusters

Left side

Do not fasten off, crocheting down the side/edge of the skipped sts left from the neckline, sc in each st until you have 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) clusters left on the panel.

Rows 4 (4, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8) – 8 (10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14, 14): Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc below, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * until the end, sc in last st, turn.  2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) clusters

Edging

With the Right side facing you.

Crocheting around the edges.

Ch 1, sc evenly across the edges, ch 2 at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

Section 2 – Front Panel – Right side

Row 1: Ch 17 (20, 20, 23, 23, 26, 26, 26, 29), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 16 (19, 19, 22, 22, 25, 25, 25, 28 sc

Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same ch sp, skip 2 st *(sc, 2 dc) in next st, skip next 2 sts, rep from * until the end, sc in last st, turn. 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9) clusters

Row 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc below, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * around, sc in the last st, turn. 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9) clusters

Rows 4 – 12 (14, 15, 16, 18, 18, 18, 20, 20): Repeat Row 3 

The piece should measure about 8.5 (9.5, 10.5, 11.5, 12.5, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15)”

Armhole

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, ch 2, 2 dc in first same st as ch 2, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * until the end, sc in last st, turn. 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) clusters

Rows 2 – 3 (3, 5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 9): Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc below, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * until the end, sc in last st, turn. 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) clusters

Neckline

Row 4 (4, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8): Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc below, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * 1 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) more time(s), skip next 2 sts, sc in next st, leave the remaining sts worked, turn. 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) clusters

Rows 5 (5, 7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 9) – 8 (10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14, 14): Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc below, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * until the end, sc in last st, turn.  2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) clusters

Edging

With the Right side facing you.

Crocheting around the edges.

Ch 1, sc evenly across the edges, ch 2 at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

Front Panel – Left side

Row 1: Ch 17 (20, 20, 23, 23, 26, 26, 26, 29), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 16 (19, 19, 22, 22, 25, 25, 25, 28 sc

Row 2: Ch 2,:2 dc in same ch sp, sk next 2st *(sc, 2 dc) in next st, skip next 2 sts, rep from * until the end, sc in last st, turn.  5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9) clusters

Row 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc below, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * around, sc in the last st, turn.  5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9) clusters

Rows 4 – 12 (14, 15, 16, 18, 18, 18, 20, 20): Repeat Row 3

Armhole

Row 1: Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc below, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * until the last 3 sts, sc in next st, leave the remaining sts unworked, turn.4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) clusters

Rows 2 – 3 (3, 5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 9): Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc below, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * until the end, sc in last st, turn. 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) clusters

Neckline

Fasten off, join yarn with a sl st to the opposite side. 

Row 4 (4, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8): Ch 2, 2 dc in first same st as ch 2, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * until the end, sc in last st, leave the remaining sts worked, turn. 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) clusters

Rows 5 (5, 7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 9) – 8 (10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14, 14): Ch 2, 2 dc in first sc below, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc, repeat from * until the end, sc in last st, turn.  2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) clusters

Edging

With the Right side facing you.

Crocheting around the edges.

Ch 1, sc evenly across the edges, ch 2 at each corner, join with a sl st to the beginning ch.

Shoulder Seam

• Place the front (right and left) panels on the back panel.
• Secure the shoulders with stitch markers.

• Flip the panels to the wrong side,  with the wrong side facing you, and join the two panels using either a darning needle or a crochet hook and mattress stitch or sl st, starting from the edge towards the neckline,
• Fasten off. 
• Repeat the joining on the other side.

Ruffles for the sleeves

Make 2

Row 1: Chain 35 (35, 38, 38, 38, 41, 41, 41, 41) sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 34 (34, 37, 37, 37, 40, 40, 40, 40) sc

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. 34 (34, 37, 37, 37, 40, 40, 40, 40) hdc

Row 3: Ch 2, In front loop, hdc in each st across, turn. 34 (34, 37, 37, 37, 40, 40, 40, 40) hdc

Row 4: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st across, turn. 68 (68, 74, 74, 74, 80, 80, 80, 80) hdc

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. 68 (68, 74, 74, 74, 80, 80, 80, 80) sc

Row 6: Ch 3, 4 dc in same st as ch 3, *skip next 2 sts, sc in next st, skip next 2 sts, shell in next st, rep from * across. 12 (12, 13, 13, 13, 14, 14, 14, 14) shells/ sc

Fasten off.

To sew the ruffles to the armholes

• With the right side facing, place the panel over the ruffles, with the right side of the ruffles also facing. 

• Use a darning needle and mattress stitch, starting from the base of the armhole, sew the ruffles to the armholes. 

Joining the front to the back panel

Side seam(s)

• With the wrong side facing you, sew the outer edge of the front and back panels together.
• Fasten off. 
• Repeat on the other side.

Sew buttons to the front panel

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